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Chapter 4 Configuration
FCD-IPM Installation and Operation Manual
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Advanced Setup Menu
Software Download
Select this option to download a new software version.
SOFTWARE PARAMETERS IN THE DOWNLOAD (Device name-FCD-IPM)
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1. Download from TFTP Server
2. XMODEM via control port (BOOT Manager)
3. Download software to ISDN module
ESC - Return to previous menu
Choose one of the above:
Figure 4-18. Software Download Menu
FCD-IPM includes a Dual Image Flash, capable of storing two different versions of
software in two different partitions.
Upon reset (or boot, refer to
software in two different partitions.
Upon reset (or boot, refer to
Appendix D
), FCD-IPM automatically runs the
program stored in the active partition.
New software versions are loaded into the backup partition. If loading succeeds,
the backup partition becomes active and reset is automatically performed, running
the new software version. If loading fails, however, the device will still be capable
of working, since the Flash partition storing the old version is still active. Refer to
New software versions are loaded into the backup partition. If loading succeeds,
the backup partition becomes active and reset is automatically performed, running
the new software version. If loading fails, however, the device will still be capable
of working, since the Flash partition storing the old version is still active. Refer to
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 4-19. Using the Dual Image Flash