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Software Upgrades
Software upgrades stored on a USB drive can be
uploaded to the switcher.
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Do not turn the switcher power off during the
upgrade.
To upgrade the switcher software:
1. Copy a software upgrade file onto a USB drive.
2. Insert the USB drive with the software upgrade
file into the USB port.
3. Press MENU.
4. Press the RESET Wipe Pattern button.
5. Press NEXT until Run Software Upgrade
From USB is displayed.
6. Press the left knob to display the Upgrade
menu.
7. Select an upgrade file to use as follows:
• Use the left knob to browse the USB drive
file system. Turning the knob cycles through
all the files and directory names at the current
level in the file system.
• Navigate to sub-directories by selecting a
sub-directory name and then pressing the
left knob. Sub-directories are displayed as
<directory-name>
• Return to a parent directory by selecting <..>.
• Use the left knob to select the upgrade file
you wish to use.
8. Press the left knob to load the upgrade file.
9. Press the Confrm knob to initiate an
upgrade. Press the Cancel knob if you do
not wish to perform an upgrade.
The menu displays a message indicating the software
upgrade is in progress. The Upgrade LED on the
rear of the switcher is lit, indicating an upgrade is in
progress.
Note:
• Wait 5 seconds after inserting a USB drive into the
USB port before using it.
• Turn the middle knob when browsing the file
system to display the full text of long directory
lists and filenames.
• Upgrades can take several minutes to complete.
•If CRITICAL UPGRADE is displayed, the
switcher is performing an upgrade that includes
low-level software components. This does not
indicate a problem with your switcher.
For More Information on...
• accessing the USB port, refer to the section
“Frame Overview” on page 1-3.
Completing a Software Upgrade
When the software upgrade is complete, the menu
displays a message indicating the software upgrade
was successful, the Upgrade LED on the rear of the
switcher turns off, and the switcher performs an
automatic restart.
Once the switcher restarts, it is ready to use. You can
then safely remove the USB drive.
Note:
• If you are upgrading a switcher as a result of a
corrupt configuration or a previously failed
upgrade, you may need to reconfigure the network
address and reload switcher memories.
For More Information on...
• configuring the network address of your switcher,
refer to the section “IP Address” on page 2-8.
• reloading switcher memories, refer to the section
“Recalling Memory Registers” on page 5-4.
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