NComputing N500 User Manual
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NComputing N-series User Manual rev10.08.13_1.5.0Page 27 of 384.2b 1.5.0 Firmware Update Best PracticesAs of version 1.5.0, each new N-series firmware release will include two firmware files.The first, intended for use as a single-version, sequential update, works exactly as previous firmwareversions. That is, as an update from the last official release to the current release. The second file,intended as a complete, standalone install of the current firmware, can be used to update a device thatis several versions behind the current release version in a single step; without the need toprogress through each previous version in the order of their release.This new system offers new flexibility and streamlines the firmware update process when devices areseveral versions behind the current release, while retaining the ability to perform rapid, single versionupdates using minimal file sizes when possible.The following sections will outline some of this new functionality and provide administrators withdetailed installation steps for implementing firmware 1.5.0 using a number of different install methods.Identifying the new firmware files:The single-version update file and full, standalone update file are differentiated by the first set of digitsin their version number. The full update’s value is incremented by 100, while the remaining digitsremain identical. For example: Nxxx_FW_ver_1_5_0.tar.gzsingle-version sequential update, for use with the previous official release. Nxxx_FW_ver_101_5_0.tar.gzfull update, usable when a device is several versions behind.Note that both of these files should be added to your firmware repository before updating to 1.5.0.Administrators must only direct their devices to the Nxxx_FW_ver_1_5_0.tar.gz file (not the 101.5.0file). The firmware will automatically use the full update file if the update in question spans more thantwo versions.Installing 1.5.0 via N-series GUIWhen installing 1.5.0 on a device for the first time using the device GUI, follow these steps:1. Ensure both of the firmware files (sequential and full) have been uploaded to an FTP accessiblefolder. If you are unfamiliar with this process, consult the FileZilla example in the following KBdocument: http://www.ncomputing.com/kb/afile/370/342/ |
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