Controller Information
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3 Refer to the Patch field for a listing of those Patches available to the controller. The name and version
of each patch file is displayed. Each patch file has an associated .txt file designation. the text file
describes nuances associated with the file that may make it optimal for use with the controller.
4 Select an existing firmware version and click the Edit button to change the firmware version used
when the controller is booted the next. For more information, see “Editing the Controller Firmware”
on page 70.
5 Click on the Global Settings button to specify a firmware version for use with the failover image. The
Global Settings button is only available on the WM3600. For more information, see “Enabling Global
Settings for the Image Failover” on page 71.
6 Click on the Update Firmware button to update the firmware file loaded onto the controller. For more
information, see “Updating the Controller Firmware” on page 71.
To apply a patch to the controller follow the same instructions for updating the controller’s firmware.
7 To remove a patch, select it from amongst those displayed within the Patch field and click the
Remove Patch button.
Editing the Controller Firmware
The Edit screen enables the user to select a firmware file and designate it as the version used the next
time the controller is booted.
1 Select the primary firmware image from the Firmware screen.
2 Click the Edit button.
The Firmware screen displays the current firmware version and whether this version is used for the
next reboot.
Current Boot
A check mark within this column designates this version as the version
used by the controller the last time it was booted. An “
X”
in this column
means this version was not used the last time the controller was booted.
Next Boot
A check mark within this column designates this version as the version to
be used the next time the controller is booted. An
“X”
in this column
means this version will not be used the next time the controller is booted.
To change the boot designation, highlight an image and click the
Edit
button.
Built Time
Displays the time the version was created (built). Do not confuse the
Built Time with the time the firmware was last loaded on the controller.
Install Time
The Install Time is the time this version was loaded with on the
controller. Periodically review this information to assess the relevance of
older files.