RAD Data comm Modular Access Device with Integrated Router Manuel D’Utilisation
FCD-IPM Installation and Operation Manual
Appendix B Boot Manager
The Boot Manager Menu
B-3
Load New Software
Select this option to download new software via the control port using the
XMODEM protocol. During the download process, the new program code is
downloaded to the Flash backup partition, thus erasing its previous contents.
Upon completion, the newly downloaded Flash partition becomes the active
partition, while the old version’s partition becomes the backup partition. The
device automatically resets, running the new program stored in the active
partition.
XMODEM protocol. During the download process, the new program code is
downloaded to the Flash backup partition, thus erasing its previous contents.
Upon completion, the newly downloaded Flash partition becomes the active
partition, while the old version’s partition becomes the backup partition. The
device automatically resets, running the new program stored in the active
partition.
shows a dual image flash.
Original
S/W Version
Copy 1
Original
S/W Version
Copy 2
Step 1
Active Partition
Backup Partition
Original
S/W Version
New
S/W Version
Step 2
Active Partition
Backup Partition
Original
S/W Version
New
S/W Version
Step 3
Backup Partition
Active Partition
Figure B-2. Dual Image Flash
Windows 95 terminal emulator, HyperTerminal, has the following bug: after
changing baud rate, the status line presents the new value, but this value does not
come into effect unless you perform the disconnect and connect commands
immediately after the change.
changing baud rate, the status line presents the new value, but this value does not
come into effect unless you perform the disconnect and connect commands
immediately after the change.
Partitions Status
Select this option to display information about the status of the active (first) and
the backup (second) flash partitions. Note that the Boot Manager menu also
displays a partial status at the top of the menu:
the backup (second) flash partitions. Note that the Boot Manager menu also
displays a partial status at the top of the menu:
Active : 1998 Apr 16 14:56 FCD-IPM
Backup : 1998 Apr 16 14:56 FCD-IPM
Note