3Com v6100 Installation Manual

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C HAPTER 7: U PGRADING THE V6100The ‘Software Update’ menu enables users to upgrade the V6100 software by loading a newcmp file along with the ini and a suite of auxiliary files, or to update the existing auxiliary files.The ‘Software Update’ menu comprises two submenus: Software Update Wizard (see Software Upgrade Wizard). Auxiliary Files (see Updating the Auxiliary Files).When upgrading the V6100 software you must load the new cmp file with all otherrelated configuration files.Software Upgrade WizardThe Software Upgrade Wizard guides users through the process of software upgrade:selecting files and loading them to the gateway. The wizard also enables users to upgradesoftware while maintaining the existing configuration. Using the wizard obligates users toload a cmp file. Users can choose to also use the Wizard to load the ini and auxiliary files(e.g., Call Progress Tones) but this option cannot be pursued without loading the cmp file.For the ini and each auxiliary file type, users can choose to reload an existing file, load a newfile or not load a file at all.WARNING:The Software Upgrade Wizard requires the V6100 to be reset at the end of theprocess, disrupting any of its traffic. To avoid disruption, disable all traffic on theV6100 before initiating the Wizard.Verify, prior to clicking the Start Software Upgrade button that no traffic is runningon the device. After clicking this button a device reset is mandatory. Even if youchoose to cancel the process in the middle, the device resets itself and theprevious configuration burned to flash is reloaded.To use the Software Upgrade Wizard, follow these 9 steps:1 Stop all traffic on the V6100 (refer to the note above).2 Open the ‘Software Upgrade Wizard’ (Software Update menu > Software UpgradeWizard); the ‘Start Software Upgrade’ screen appears.V6100 Digital Gateway Installation Guide 39