Chapter 3
Device Management
RUGGEDCOM ROS
User Guide
106 Upgrading Firmware
• Section3.11.2, “Downgrading Firmware”
Section3.11.1
Upgrading Firmware
Upgrading RUGGEDCOM ROS firmware, including the main, bootloader and FPGA firmware, may be necessary
to take advantage of new features or bug fixes. Binary firmware images are available from Siemens. Visit
www.siemens.com/ruggedcom to determine which versions/updates are available or contact Siemens Customer
Support.
Binary firmware images transferred to the device are stored in non-volatile Flash memory and require a device
reset in order to take effect.
IMPORTANT!
Non-Controlled (NC) versions of RUGGEDCOM ROS can not be upgraded to Controlled firmware
versions. However, Controlled firmware versions can be upgraded to an NC firmware version.
NOTE
The IP address set for the device will not be changed following a firmware upgrade.
To upgrade the RUGGEDCOM ROS firmware, do the following:
1. Upload a different version of the binary firmware image to the device. For more information, refer to
Section3.4, “Uploading/Downloading Files” .
2. Reset the device to complete the installation. For more information, refer to Section3.12, “Resetting the
Device” .
3. Access the CLI shell and verify the new software version has been installed by typing version. The currently
installed versions of the main and boot firmware are displayed.
>version
Current ROS-CF52 Boot Software v2.20.0 (Jan 29 2013 13:25)
Current ROS-CF52 Main Software v4.0 (Feb 2 2013 09:33)
Section3.11.2
Downgrading Firmware
Downgrading the RUGGEDCOM ROS firmware is generally not recommended, as it may have unpredictable
effects. However, if a downgrade is required, do the following:
IMPORTANT!
Before downgrading the firmware, make sure the hardware and FPGA code types installed in the
device are supported by the older firmware version. Refer to the Release Notes for the older firmware
version to confirm.
IMPORTANT!
Non-Controlled (NC) versions of RUGGEDCOM ROS can not be downgraded to Controlled firmware
versions. However, Controlled firmware versions can be downgraded to an NC firmware version.
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