evertz VIP-X - Firmware Upgrading; Firmware Upgrade via FTP

VIP-X System Manual
Revision 1.0 VIP-X - 57
10. UPGRADING FIRMWARE
The 7767VIPX8x2 and 7767VIPX16x2 possess firmware that is contained in a FLASH EPROM device.
From time to time firmware updates will be provided to add additional features to the unit.
There are two methods of updating the firmware in the 7767VIPX8x2 and 7767VIPX16x2 units: File
Transfer Protocol (FTP) and Serial Upload. Due to the large size of the firmware binary file, the FTP
method is the preferred method of updating the firmware.
Prior to initiating the upgrade process:
• Confirm the version of code currently installed on the unit by using the front panel display.
• Download the new application code from the Evertz FTP site (www.evertz.com). Unzip the file
into a temporary working folder on the PC.
10.1. UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE USING FTP
The user will need the following equipment in order to update the Firmware:
• PC with available communications port and Ethernet network port.
• “Straight-thru” serial extension cable (DB9 female to DB9 male) or (DB25 female to DB9 male).
• Special upgrade cable supplied with the 7700FR-D frame. This multi-coloured ribbon cable with a
six pin header socket on one end and a female 9 pin D connector on the other end, (Evertz part
number
WA-S76) which is normally in the vinyl pouch at the front of the manual binder.
• Appropriate Ethernet cable as outlined in section 5.6.
• Terminal program such as HyperTerminal.
• New firmware supplied by Evertz.
10.1.1. Step 1 – Determine the IP Addresses
Before any FTP (file transfer protocol) upgrades can be initiated, the user must determine the IP
address of the 7767VIPX card. Both the PC/laptop and the unit must be on the same subnet for the
FTP upgrade to work properly. Follow the procedure outlined in section 9.2.1 to set the IP address for
the card.
10.1.2. Step 2 – Establishing a Valid Network Connection
1. Connect a crossover network cable from the PC/laptop to the card.
2. Open a DOS window. This can be accomplished by using the run command under the start button,
type “cmd”. Please refer to Figure 10-1 for more information.