3-40 61204659L1-1ASection 3, Configuration MX2800 STS-1 User ManualUtilitiesNOTEThis function is available only when updating the software through theCRAFT port.Update via TFTP ServerUpdating the FLASH Software via TFTP Server requires that the IP address and file name of the file to bedownloaded is known. To update the software via TFTP, follow the steps below:1. Select Update via TFTP Server from the Utilities menu. A new menu displays allowing the entry of theIP address and the filename of the file to be downloaded to the unit. Once this information is entered,select Start/Stop Transfer.2. The TFTP transfer begins. The ACT LED on the active card is solid amber for the duration of TFTPtransfer. The ACT LED on the standby card is flashing green.NOTETo cancel a transfer in progress, press Ctrl-x three times.3. When a unit with redundant controller cards is to be updated, the active controller uploads the newcode to the standby controller after the XMODEM transfer has completed and the unit has successfullyloaded and programmed the new software into its FLASH memory. If the unit does not have redundantcontroller cards, go to step 5.4. While the standby card is uploaded, the ACT LED on the standby card is solid amber. After the uploadis complete on the standby card, the card resets and begins running the new code.CAUTIONThe standby card must remain in place until the upload process iscomplete and the ACT LED is no longer solid amber. Removing thestandby card during the uploading process corrupts the software.5. The system must be manually reset after downloading new software for the active controller card tobegin running the new code. From the Utilities menu, select System Reset, and then select eitherImmediate Reset to immediately reset the system or Schedule Reset Time to set a time for the systemto reset. Once the system has been reset, the new software is active.
