5.5.9 Software UpgradingDescriptionThe main software of the PBX, as well as the software of other connected devices can be updated eithermanually or automatically.• Obtaining updates manuallyObtaining software updates (downloading the update to the PBX) can be done manually via WebMaintenance Console. In this case, software updates can be obtained from an FTP server, a USB memorydevice connected to the PBX, a NAS, or a PC that can access Web Maintenance Console.• Obtaining updates automaticallyThe PBX can automatically check for and download updates from an FTP server. Also, a notification e-mailcan be sent to specified e-mail addresses when an update becomes available and when it is downloaded.Also, the PBX can be configured to check for updates automatically, but not to download them.Installing an update can be done either manually via Web Maintenance Console, or on a set schedule.The software of the following types of devices and components can be updated:Data Type DescriptionMain software data Operating system data area on the PBX’s mother boardExpansion Unit software data Operating system data area on an Expansion Unit’s motherboardLPR (software on a slot card) software data Flash ROM on a slot card (e.g., DHLC4)This includes the LPR software of Expansion Units.Cell Station (CS) and Portable Station (PS)software data*1Flash ROM on a CS and/or PSThis includes the Flash ROM on CSs.IP-PT/SIP extension software data*2 Firmware of supported IP-PTs and SIP extensions*1 Only available for certain PSs.*2 Only Panasonic telephones are supported. For details about a specific telephone, refer to the telephone’s documentation.PS Air DownloadThe firmware of certain PSs can be updated via an IP-CS. The following equipment supports this feature:• IP-CS: KX-NS0154• PS: KX-TCA185, KX-TCA285, KX-TCA385ConditionsThe software version of the mother board can be confirmed through system programming.Installation Manual References4.3.1 Mother BoardPC Programming Manual References5.1 System Control—Program Update9.2.3 PBX Configuration—[1-1] Configuration—Slot—System Property—Slot Summary— Card TypeFeature Guide 5495.5.9 Software Upgrading
