Quantum Data 881 - Manual (Page 109)

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Auto Upgrade
This section provides procedures on how to upgrade your generator using the auto
upgrade feature. Note that there are also procedures for manually upgrading your 880
series generator, refer to “
Manually upgrading using PCMCIA Compact Flash card ” on
page 109 or “ Manually upgrading the generator without using PC Card ” on page 111.
Quantum Data periodically makes available new firmware releases for the 880 series
generators. The Auto Update utility automates the process of upgrading firmware. It
guides the user through the upgrade process, checking the Quantum Data website for the
latest version and installing all files in the correct location on the generator.
The Auto Update utility provides for two methods of copying the firmware files into the
generator: 1) The network method and 2) the PCMCIA/Compact Flash method. These are
provided below.
Auto upgrade - Network Method
The first method is the Network Upgrade. This is the recommended upgrade method. This
method requires that the generator and your computer be connected by Ethernet, either
via a direct crossover cable, or by being accessible to each other on a common network.
The generator must possess a valid IP address, either through manual setting or via a