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A Note about Firmware Upgrade Time
The PDU firmware upgrade time varies from unit to unit, depending on various
external and internal factors.
External factors include, but are not limited to: network throughput, firmware
file size, and speed at which the firmware is retrieved from the storage location.
Internal factors include: the necessity of upgrading the firmware on the
microcontroller and the number of microcontrollers that require upgrade
(which depends on the number of outlets). The microcontroller is upgraded
only when required. Therefore, the length of firmware upgrade time ranges
from approximately 3 minutes (without any microcontroller updated) to almost
7 minutes (with all microcontrollers for 48 outlets updated). Take the above
factors into account when estimating the PDU's firmware upgrade time.
The time indicated in this note is for PX3TS web-interface-based upgrades.
Upgrades through other management systems, such as Sunbird's Power IQ,
may take additional time beyond the control of the PDU itself. This note does
not address the upgrades using other management systems.
Full Disaster Recovery
For PX3TS with iX7
™
, disaster recovery can be performed via the USB
connection only.
If the firmware upgrade fails, causing the PX3TS to stop working, you can
recover it by using a special utility rather than returning the device to Raritan.
Contact Raritan Technical Support for the recovery utility, which works in
Windows XP/Vista/7/10 and Linux. In addition, an appropriate PX3TS firmware
file is required in the recovery procedure.
Note: For old PX3TS without iX7
™
controller, you can recover it via either a USB
or serial RS-232 connection. See Old Generations of PX3TS Models.
Viewing Firmware Update History
The firmware upgrade history is permanently stored on the PX3TS. It remains
available even though you perform a device reboot or any firmware update.
To view the firmware update history:
1.
Choose Maintenance > Firmware History.
Each firmware update event consists of:
▪
Update date and time
▪
Previous firmware version
▪
Update firmware version
▪
Update result
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