Comtrol ES8508 Series User Guide - Manual (Page 24)

24 - Checking the Firmware Version RocketLinx ES8508 Series User Guide: 2000575 Rev. A
Using PortVision DX
Checking the Firmware Version
Checking your web interface and bootloader versions is easy in PortVision DX.
Comtrol recommends loading the latest firmware and bootloader so that you have all of the latest feature
enhancements and bug fixes.
1. If the ES8508 is not displayed in PortVision DX, click the Scan
button.
2. Select the Comtrol Ethernet attached product type and click the
Scan button.
3. Locate the ES8508 in the Device List pane. Under Software
Version:
• The first number reflects the firmware version.
• The second number displays the bootloader version.
4. Check the Comtrol ftp site for the latest firmware and bootloader. Simply, click your product type and click
the Software link and check the latest version against the version on the ES8508.
Use the next subsection for procedures to upload the firmware (web interface) and bootloader.