User manual

AN-80i User Manual
70-00072-01-10 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2011 Page 81 of 152 March 2, 2011
4. Click Upload File to begin the file transfer. The transfer and saving operation may
require up to eight minutes based on the data transfer rate. Do not interrupt the
transfer process.
5. When the transfer is complete, the AN-80i checks the integrity of the uploaded file
and registers a status message in the event log. If the upload is completed
successfully, the following message is displayed on the screen:
17. Upgrade Status: Ended successfully
18. If errors were introduced during the transfer process, the software file is
discarded and the upload must be repeated.
6. When the transfer has completed successfully, use the System Configuration screen
to select the software version to load on the next system reboot.
Digitally Signed Software Binary Files
New security features for uploading software have been introduced beginning with PTP
v4.00. If a signed software binary is uploaded into both AN-80i software banks, it will not
be possible to upload a previous version of software that is not digitally signed.
With the introduction of FIPS 140-2 level 2 security software, the AN-80i is permitted to
upload only
digitally signed software files (*.sbin). The use of signed software binary files
provides enhanced security for all operators by verifying the authenticity of the software
binary file, and that the file has not been altered in any way.
The restriction to load only digitally signed files prevents the uploading of unsigned
versions of PTP or PMP software while FIPS-enabled software is active on the AN-80i.
This restriction is a new general security feature and is not affected by the status of the
FIPS option.
This restriction does not
affect switching between the two software banks on the AN-80i.
For example, after uploading and executing FIPS-capable software, use the following
steps to upload an unsigned software binary file:
1. Go to the Configuration screen and select the non FIPS-capable software version
(e.g., PTP v3.nn, or PMP v12.nn). Click Save and then reboot the AN-80i.
2. When the AN-80i completes the reboot cycle, use the Upload Software screen to
load the desired unsigned software binary file. The uploaded file will overwrite the
inactive software bank.
If you are unable to resolve an operating issue resulting from this upload restriction
contact Redline customer support for assistance.
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