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COBHAM SAILOR Global Xpress Modem Unit GMU User Manual

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Service
98-175666-A Chapter 4: Setup of the antenna 4-27
5. The web interface opens directly with the Dashboard page.
6. Click Service in the top bar. The Software page is displayed.
7. Click Choose file and locate the new software file.
8. Click Upload.
The upload procedure takes a couple of minutes. When done, the system automatically
restarts with the new software version.
9. To make the system return to the previous software if an error occurs during the POST
select Enable automatic rollback on failure.
10. Click Switch to this version if you want to force the system to use the alternative
software version.
Software recovery procedure (SAFE MODE)
To recover from a failed software upload, turn off the BDU and turn it on again., then the
normal software image is restored.
1. Wait for the safe image.
2. Install install the software and reboot.
3. When the new software version is visible in the safe image, make a physical power cycle
with the power button on the BDU.
The upload procedure takes a couple of minutes. When done, the BDU automatically
restarts with the new software version.
After completing the software update procedure, the SAILOR XTR Ka will perform a POST
(Power On Self Test). When the POST has finished, the green Pass/Fail LED on the front of
the BDU must become steadily green. Verify that the Pass/Fail LED is not red nor flashing
orange once every 2 seconds. Wait until the Pass/Fail LED is green.
You can verify that the software update has been completed successfully. Check the
software version number in the Dashboard in the box SYSTEM INFO.
To import and export a system configuration
If you need to reuse a configuration in another SAILOR XTR Ka, you can save the current
configuration to a file, which can then be loaded into another SAILOR XTR Ka. You can also
use this feature for backup purposes. The configuration file contains all the settings you
have entered during system setup: VSAT profiles, network setup, blocking zones, etc.
To save a configuration to a file, do as follows:
1. Select Service> Software and locate the section Configuration.
2. Click the button Export. Follow the download instructions on the screen. You can use
this configuration file for upload into another SAILOR XTR Ka,
To load a configuration from a file, do as follows:
1. Select Service> Software and locate the section Import from file.
Important
Do not browse away from the upload page. This will terminate
the upload process. Wait for the browser to reload automatically.
Important
Do not browse away from the upload page. This will terminate the
upload process. Wait for the browser to reload automatically.

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BrandCOBHAM
ModelSAILOR Global Xpress Modem Unit GMU
CategoryAntenna
LanguageEnglish

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