Technicolor - Thomson 8900NET Benutzerhandbuch

The following procedure describes the software download process for the 
8900NET module running version 3.2.0 and later. Software download pro-
cedures for media modules residing in the networked Gecko 8900 frame 
will vary according to release date and hardware version. Modules can use 
the following procedure or may require a special cable assembly as detailed 
in the Compatibility Matrix in the Appendix on 

Updating the 8900NET from version 2.1 and earlier to version 3.2.0 or later 
must be done with an application available from Grass Valley. Software 
updating after version 3.2.0 can also be done using the NetConfig application 
if installed. Refer to the NetConfig manual for instructions.

The Modular Remote Monitoring and Control System is an extension of the 
Grass Valley Signal Management System (SMS) routing system and uses 
the same File Transfer Protocol (FTP) technique to download software.

This procedure assumes your Local FTP Server computer is a 32-bit 
Windows host running Win95, 98, NT or later.

If you do not have an FTP server, Grass Valley provides a free FTP server 
package that is easy to install and operate. This procedure assumes you will 
use the Xitami FTPD provided. If you already have an FTPD available, you 
can skip steps 3 through 5.

The software update process consists of the following steps:

Acquire the software update files and, if needed, the FTP Server 
package. 

Place the module software update files into an FTPD modular 
directory.

Extract the FTP Daemon (Xitami FTPD).

Run the Xitami installation program.

Modify the FTPD configuration files to the Xitami directory. 

Start the FTPD. 

Use the 8900 GUI to initiate software updates.

When updating numerous Gecko 8900 modules, it is a good idea to dedicate 
one frame for the update process to avoid interrupting communication with 
active modules.

Verify the software update results.