Chapter 3: Spectrum firmware upgradesVerifying software release versionsAfter a Spectrum software and firmware upgrade is complete and prior to commencing system operation,verify the software and firmware release versions in SystemManager match those described in therelease notes.1. Under the Help tab, verify that the SystemManager version matches the version that is shown in theCompatibility section of the Release Notes.2. Under the Home tab, verify that the Firmware Selection matches the Firmware Build shown on thetitle page of the Release Notes (ignore any digits after the build date).3. Under the Home tab, click the Upgrade Firmware page and verify that the current firmware listed forall MediaDirectors and MediaPorts have the same build date as the Firmware Build shown on the titlepage of the Release Notes (ignore any digits after the build date).Upgrading Spectrum video server firmwareYou may upgrade the Spectrum video server firmware from the Properties page or from the UpgradeFirmware page in SystemManager.Before you beginBefore upgrading to the latest version of firmware, check with your automation, archival, and third partysoftware vendors for compatibility information.CAUTION: You cannot have MediaDirectors with different versions on the same filesystem; to ensure file system integrity, upgrade all MediaDirectors at the same time.Upgrading the Spectrum video server firmware from the Properties pageThe Properties page allows you to upgrade the selected Spectrum video server only.Before you begin• Ensure that no recording or playback is taking place.• Ensure that all Players are stopped.• Ensure that no file copies or transfers are in progress, internally or on any Ethernet port.• Ensure that the most recent release of SystemManager application software has been installed. Referto Verifying software release versions on page 90 for instructions.1. With the SystemManager software properly installed, log on to the SystemManager application.2. Click the Home tab, and in the left hand column, click the Firmware Selection icon to display theFirmware Selection page, as shown in the following figure.3. Click the radio button for the desired version of firmware. When the Confirm dialog appears, click OK.NOTE: This selection chooses the directory from which firmware upgrade files will beselected. The selection does not perform the upgrade.4. Click the Configuration tab.5. From the System Diagram page, click the icon for the unit you want to upgrade.90
