7. Operation and Maintenance9128-A2-GB20-80 September 2002 7-77Upgrading System SoftwareIf you need to upgrade the FrameSaver unit’s program code, you must transfer theupgrade of the nam.ocd file in the system memory directory using the putcommand.NOTE:Upgrades can be performed through the network using a Management PVC,or through the COM port if Port Use is set to Net Link (see Table 4-23,Ethernet Management Options, in Chapter 4,Configuration Options).ProcedureTo download software:1. Initiate an FTP session to the device that you are upgrading.2. Type bin to enter binary transfer mode.3. Type hash to enter hash mode if you want to monitor the progress of theupgrade, provided this function is supported by your equipment.4. Type cd system to change to the system directory.5. Perform a put of Rxxxxxx.ocd (xxxxxx being the software release number) tothe nam.ocd file to start the upgrade.NOTE:During the download, a series of hash marks (#) appear. When the hashmarks stop appearing, there is a pause of about 30 seconds before thenam.ocd: File Transfer Complete message appears. Please bepatient. Do not exit from FTP at this time.SeeChanging Software on page 7-79 to activate the newly downloadedsoftware.If the message displayed is . . . Then . . .nam.ocd: File Transfer Complete The download was successful. The file is loadedinto system memory.nam.ocd: File Transfer Failed –Invalid fileThe file is not valid for this FrameSaver unit.A different Rxxxxxx.ocd file will need to bedownloaded. Repeat the step or end the FTPsession.
