Firmware update - clu, Preparation, Tftp server – Promise Technology VTrak 15110 User Manual

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VTrak 15110 User Manual

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Firmware Update – CLU

Use this firmware update method over a Telnet connection. This procedure takes
about 10 minutes.

See also the preferred method based on WebPAM PRO (page 190) and the
alternative method that uses a serial port connection (page 194).

Preparation

In order for the firmware update to work, two things are required:

A TFTP server

A firmware image file

TFTP Server

The WebPAM PRO Utility Server incorporates a TFTP server. If you have
installed WebPAM PRO on a network server, no additional software is required.

Firmware Image File

You must obtain the latest firmware update file from the Promise Techology
website and save it to the TFTP-Root directory on the TFTP server.
1.

Point your browser to the Promise website (www.promise.com).

2.

Click on the Support menu and select Download.

3.

From the popup menus, select your VTrak model and Firmware.

4.

Click the Go button.

5.

Select the most recent firmware file and click on its link to download it.

6.

In the File Download box, click Save.

7.

Unzip the file and place it in the TFTP-Root directory on the TFTP server.

Firmware Update

1.

Press 3 and Enter to access the Firmware Update feature.

Current TFTP Server IP Address: 192.168.10.5

Modify TFTP Server IP address(y/n)?>n

Enter the firmware file name on TFTP server>VTrak-01.01.000.54.img

Current TFTP Server IP Address: 192.168.10.5

Update firmware for VTrak now(y/n)?>y

2.

Check the current IP address of the TFTP server.
If it requires a change, press Y and Enter. Then type the new address and
press Enter.

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