UNIVERGE SV8100 Issue 13.0Remote (System) Upgrade 2 - 1299Remote (System) UpgradeDescriptionWith PCPro or WebPro, the UNIVERGE SV8100 can be remotely upgraded to a newer version of mainsystem software. When a new version of main system software is released, a firmware package file isprovided. Using the PCPro or WebPro application, a technician can remotely upgrade the firmware onthe CD-CP00-US. The upgrade can be applied immediately, or at a scheduled date and time. RemoteUpgrade is supported only via a LAN connection. A modem connection is NOT supported for RemoteUpgrade.Conditions When doing a Firmware Upgrade, the telephone system can become sluggish during thefile transfer portion of the update. You should perform updates after hours, even if theupdate is scheduled. The file transfer happens when the update is set. For example, at2:00PM a technician schedules an update to happen at 12:00AM. When they click start(2:00PM), it begins transferring the file to the system. At this time the telephone systemexperiences sluggishness until the file transfer is complete. When the time turns to12:00AM, the telephone system resets and switches to the new firmware. The Package file needed is provided by NEC at the time the new version of main systemsoftware is released. Use files found in the Field Upgrade Folder to upgrade the systemwith or without MEMDB. For Version 6000 or higher you can use file found in RemoteUpgrade to upgrade the system with MEMDB. For Version 5000 or lower a USB drive is required to be connected to CN5 for Remote(System) Upgrade that has a MEMDB or No MEMDB. During the Firmware Upgrade, thePackage file is copied to the USB drive and extracted. The system then resets and bootsoff the USB drive. Booting from the USB drive does not replace the firmware in Flash Memory on theCD-CP00-US.EnhancementsTo upgrade main system software from a remote requires the installation of USB.With Version 6000 or higher system software and using an MEMDB, installation of USB on thesystem is not required for remotely upgrading the system.With Version 9000 or higher software, Web Pro has been enhanced to allow for remote upgrade andis only available in the Manufacture (MF) and Installer (IN) level logins.
