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What You Will Need
Connecting the
Transceiver for
Firmware Upgrade
MDS 05-4670A01, Rev. E
4. Use the
command to configure the IP host and file to program.
tftp
For example:
>tftp host 10.4.147.63
>tftp file SDx-3_0_0
5. Enter
to begin reprogramming. The file is loaded into the
tftp get
radio's inactive image. A series of progress messages display every
few seconds indicating the reprogramming status, followed by
Reprogramming Complete
6. Reboot the radio to the other image using the
(At the
Are you sure?
or the operation will be cancelled and you will be returned to the
prompt.) After
is pressed, the message
y
shown.
NOTE: Rebooting ends the current Telnet session. Reestablish a new
Telnet connection and proceed with the step below.
7. Enter the
command to verify the radio is running the new
SREV
application image. This completes the TFTP upgrade procedure.
NOTE: If a firmware installation fails, the radio is left with the original
active image intact, and the inactive image will be unusable.
Reprogramming should be attempted again.
Serial Transfer Method
Firmware upgrade via serial transfer is an alternative method which
takes longer to complete than TFTP, but accomplishes the same result.
This method is typically used when an Ethernet connection to a PC is
not available.
To install firmware by serial transfer, you will need:
1. A valid firmware file (see web address given under "Upgrading the
Radio's Firmware" on Page 48). This will be a file with an
extension.
2. A PC equipped with a terminal program, such as HyperTerminal
(included with many pre-Vista PCs).
Connect a PC to the radio's
Figure 23 to prepare for firmware upgrade.
SD Series Reference Manual (x710 Mode)
when the process is finished.
message, make sure to enter
Rebooting to image...
Serial connector as shown in
COM1
command.
boot other
within 5 seconds
y
>
will be
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