Upgrading System Software
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Check the System Upgrade Alarm on the ADMIN - Alarms page to see if a software
upgrade is available.
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Or, manually check for an upgrade by comparing the Release Version on the STATUS -
General page with the Version at http://update.symmetricom.com/upgradeS300.txt.
Downloading the Upgrade
1. Unless instructed to use another URL, download the software from Microsemi's online
portal at http://www.microsemi.com.
2. Save the software to your workstation or to the USB flash drive.
3. (Optional) Back up the SyncServer configuration to your workstation or USB flash drive.
Also see Creating a Backup File (on page 166).
Upgrading the Software
The user can upgrade the software using any one of the three methods given below.
Note: Please wait approximately 5 - 10 minutes while the SyncServer upgrades, shuts
down, and reboots. Avoid disconnecting or switching the power off during the upgrade pro-
cess.
Method 1: Using the 4) USB function on the keypad/display interface:
1. Insert the USB flash drive in either USB port on the front panel.
2.
Press the MENU button.
3.
Select 4) USB.
4.
Select 3) Upgrade Software.
5.
Select 1) Yes.
Method 2: Using the WIZARDS - Upgrade page:
1.
Click the BROWSE button (STEP 1: Transfer Upgrade File to SyncServer).
2.
In the Choose file window, locate and double-click the upgrade file.
3.
Click the NEXT button (STEP 1: Transfer Upgrade File to SyncServer).
4.
Click the FINISH button. (STEP 2: Perform Upgrade).
Method 3: Using the SYSTEM - Upgrade page:
1.
On the SYSTEM - Upgrade page, click the BROWSE button.
2.
In the Choose file window, locate and double-click the upgrade file.
3.
On the SYSTEM - Upgrade page, click the UPLOAD button.
The SyncServer reports "Downloading Upgrade File!"
4.
Select the upgrade file in the Current Files window and click the INSTALL button.
(Optional) After the upgrade:
When the SyncServer is finished rebooting, the browser shows the login page, while the
Front Panel Display shows the model, time and date.
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Log in to the web interface and check the Release Version on the STATUS - General page
to ensure that it matches the desired version
n Check the overall configuration to verify that the settings are still correct.
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