Specifications

General Configuration Command Set

Downloading a Firmware Image

Matrix E1 Series (1G58x-09 and 1H582-xx) Configuration Guide 3-51

3.2.3 Downloading a Firmware Image

You can upgrade the operational firmware in the Matrix E1 without physically opening the device

or being in the same location. The software storage sector in the flash memory of the device is

reprogrammed, allowing you to easily download firmware feature enhancements and problem fixes

to the device from a local or remote location.

Firmware can be downloaded to the device in two ways:

• Via TFTP download. This is the recommended firmware upgrade method. It uses a TFTP server

connected to the network and downloads the firmware using the TFTP protocol. A TFTP

download is much faster than a serial download, requiring only a few seconds, and can be used

to upgrade a device that is not physically in the area. For details, refer to Section 3.2.3.2.

• Via the serial (console) port. This procedure is an out-of-band operation that copies the firmware

through the serial port to the device. This operation takes approximately three minutes and

requires minimal configuration. Serial console download has been successfully tested with the

following applications:

• SecureCRT Version 3.3.2,

Any other terminal applications may work but are not explicitly supported. For details, refer

to Section 3.2.3.1.