Alpha Technologies DSM3 for XM2 - Technical Manual - Manual (Page 42)

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5.1.3 Upgrading Manually by Setting SNMP Parameters
1. Acquire the firmware and CVC files for your DSM3 Series from Alpha Technologies.
2. Import the CVC into the modem’s DOCSIS Configuration File (to create a Configuration File,
see Section 3.3, The DOCSIS Configuration File).
3. Set the following MIB parameters using an SNMP MIB browser. For additional information
regarding the SNMP MIB parameters, refer to the table in Section 5.1.2, Modem Firmware
Upgrade SNMP Parameters.
5.0 Upgrading Firmware, continued
Parameter Value
docsDevSwServerAddress
OID:1.3.6.1.2.1.69.1.3.7.0
IP Address of theTFTP server (IPv4 or IPv6)
docsDevSwFilename
OID:1.3.6.1.2.1.69.1.3.2.0
Firmware filename
docsDevSwAdminStatus
OID: 1.3.6.1.2.1.69.1.3.3.0
1 (Initiate Upgrade)
The firmware upgrade will begin immediately. Monitor the upgrade status with the
docsDevSwOperStatus MIB parameter, and verify the firmware version with the
docsDevSwCurrentVers MIB parameter (refer to Table 5-1, Modem Firmware Upgrade SNMP
Parameters). Once the firmware has been upgraded, the modem will automatically run the new
version.
5.1.4 Upgrading via the DOCSIS Configuration File
DSM3 Series firmware can be automatically upgraded using the DOCSIS Configuration File
by adding the following docsDevSoftware SNMP parameters and the manufacturer’s Code
Verification Certificate (CVC).
Parameter Value
docsDevSwServerAddress
OID:1.3.6.1.2.1.69.1.3.7.0
IP Address of TFTP server
docsDevSwFilename
OID:1.3.6.1.2.1.69.1.3.2.0
Firmware filename
docsDevSwAdminStatus
OID: 1.3.6.1.2.1.69.1.3.3.0
2 (Upgrade on next reboot)
Manufacturer CVC TLV:32 The CVC file for the DSM3 Series (embed in the Configuration File).
The firmware will be upgraded on the next reset. Monitor the upgrade status with
the docsDevSwOperStatus MIB parameter, and verify the firmware version with the
docsDevSwCurrentVers MIB parameter (refer to Table 5-1, Modem Firmware Upgrade SNMP
Parameters). Once the firmware has been upgraded, the modem will automatically run the new
version.