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CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURATION
2. Before the actual update process, all firmware files have to be uploaded to the respective I/O boards on that extenders will have
to be updated. If a newer firmware is available, appropriate I/O boards will be automatically selected for the upload in the Selected
column and highlighted in green.
3. Start the upload and distribution of the update files by pressing the Upload button.
NOTE: By performing the upload process, no update files will be installed. The update process can be performed at a later time.
If all I/O cards are not selected, the upload of the update files will be performed in sequence.
4. After finishing the upload process, successful completion will be confirmed by a popup message. If you want to directly start
the actual update process, you will have to confirm this by pressing the Yes button. You will be immediately forwarded to the
Update Firmware tab.
NOTE: When updating an identical or an older firmware version than the version currently installed, the Force Update option
in the lower part of the working area must be enabled.
FIGURE 4-68. ADMINISTRATION—UPDATE EXT FIRMWARE
5. Start the actual update process by pressing the Update button.
NOTE: Just before the update process, all affected I/O boards will be set into Service Mode and retrieved gradually after finishing
the respective updates.
PERFORMING THE UPDATE IN EXPERT MODE (SEQUENTIAL UPDATE)
Take the following steps in order to be prepared for the extender update:
1. Select Administration > Update EXT Firmware and select Expert Mode in the upper part of the working area. All extenders
that can be updated will be automatically selected and highlighted in green.