Chapter 3: Spectrum firmware upgrades
What to do next
When the upgrade process is complete, proceed with upgrading the MediaPort, the ChannelPort, or the
Spectrum X firmware. Do not restart the video server at this time.
Related information
Verifying software release versions on page 90
Upgrading I/O module firmware
You may upgrade the Spectrum I/O module firmware from the Properties page or from the Upgrade
Firmware page. The Properties page is where you upgrade the selected module or SDI I/O card, while
the Upgrade Firmware page is where you to upgrade multiple modules or SDI I/O cards at once.
Before you begin
Before upgrading to the latest version of firmware, check with your automation, archival, and third party
software vendors for compatibility information.
NOTE: When upgrading video servers and I/O modules, make sure that no recording or
playback is taking place. Make sure all players are stopped. Also ensure that no file copies
or transfers are in progress internally or on the Ethernet port. Upgrade all video servers at
the same time.
Before commencing any player or file activity, verify that all Spectrum devices are running
the same version of firmware as shown on the SystemManager's Upgrade Firmware page
under the Home tab.
Upgrading the I/O module firmware from the Properties page
If you have received a new SystemManager image that includes a specific module upgrade, the Software
Installation instructions must be followed completely. This ensures that new software is placed properly in
the D:\Upgrades directory.
Before you begin
• Ensure that no recording or playback is taking place.
• Ensure that all Players are stopped.
• Ensure that no file copies or transfers are in progress, internally or on any Ethernet port.
• Ensure that the most recent release of SystemManager software has been installed.
1. With the SystemManager software properly installed, log on to the SystemManager application.
2. Click the Home tab, and in the left-hand column, click the small Firmware Selection icon to display
the Firmware Selection page. A check box will appear next to the currently installed firmware
version.
3. Click the radio button for the desired version of firmware. When the Confirm dialog appears, click OK.
NOTE: This selection chooses the directory from which firmware upgrade files will be
selected. The selection does not perform the upgrade.
4. Click the Configuration tab.
5. Click the icon for the I/O module or SDI I/O card that you want to upgrade.
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