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11.5 Updating the Firmware via Mini-USB Service Port
NOTICE
To process successful firmware updates and avoid failures:
For firmware update of the extender module, use only stand-alone computers that are not integrated into the
extender module setup.
Ensure that the computer used for the firmware update is not set into standby mode or sleep mode during the
update.
Always update the firmware with firmware of the same name. The firmware of 483 and 493 series are not
compatible with each other. The firmware of 1G extender modules of one series is not compatible with the
firmware of 3G extender modules.
If required, the update files can be requested from the manufacturer’s technical support.
We recommend using the efficient flash update via management software. The parameters set in the
Config.txt
file are retained, and the extender module is automatically updated with firmware of the same name.
Preparation
We recommend using a central location for firmware files, e.g., by using the management software’s option menu
under
Extras > Options > Default Settings > Firmware Directory
.
11.5.1 Updating the Firmware of Extender Modules via Copy & Paste
The extender modules can be updated via copy & paste using the Mini-USB service port of the extender modules.
The firmware type is part of the file name, e.g., for the MSD firmware
EXTDZMSD.pfw
with the file extension .pfw
Updating the firmware manually via copy & paste is usually not necessary. We recommend using the efficient
flash update via management software and to manually copy & paste only if a single firmware file should be updated.
In rare cases, e.g., for the xxxMSD firmware, an update may be necessary to expand the functionality of certain
extender modules for specific requirements. In this case, please contact the technical support of the manufacturer in
advance
NOTICE
Possible failures when updating the extender firmware
In case the xxxMSD firmware part of an extender module requires an update, there may be dependencies between
the new contents of xxxMSD firmware files and other extender firmware files. In this case, installing other firmware
files before updating xxxMSD firmware files could lead to failed updates.
To proceed successful firmware updates:
Please check the release notes of the firmware package for dependencies between the extender firmware files.
If you got information from the manufacturer’s technical support that an update of xxxMSD firmware files of a
certain extender module is required, please follow the instructions in this chapter.