Startup and General Configuration
Downloading a Firmware Image
Matrix E1 Series (1G694-13) Configuration Guide 3-23
3.2.3 Downloading a Firmware Image
You can upgrade the operational firmware in the Matrix E1 without physically opening the device
or being in the same location. The software storage sector in the flash memory of the device is
reprogrammed, allowing you to easily download firmware feature enhancements and problem
fixes to the device from a local or remote location.
Firmware can be downloaded to the device in two ways:
• Via the serial (console) port. This procedure is an out-of-band operation that copies the firmware
through the serial port to the device. This operation takes approximately three minutes and
requires minimal configuration.
• Via TFTP download. This procedure uses a TFTP server connected to the network and
downloads the firmware using the TFTP protocol. A TFTP download is much faster than a serial
download, requiring only a few seconds, and can be used to upgrade a device that is not
physically in the area. The disadvantage is that this method requires a TFTP server and
additional setup.
3.2.3.1 Downloading via the Serial Port
A serial download is the easiest method to upgrade the device firmware, requiring the least amount
of equipment and configuration.
To download device firmware via the serial port, proceed as follows:
1. Reset the device’s dip switch 6 as detailed in Appendix B: “Mode Switch Bank Settings” in the
Matrix E1 1G694-13 Installation Guide.
2. With the console port connected, reset the device by powering the device off and then on.
3. After the power-on hardware and software tests are complete, the system initialization screen
displays the following message:
4. Change your terminal baud rate to 115200 bps and press ENTER. The following message is
displayed:
Starting Serial X-modem download.
Switch console baud rate to 115200.
Press RETURN to continue, CTRL-C to abort ...
Ready to receive image via X-modem download ...
Downloading image ...................................
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