Configuration manual
10. Software Upgrade
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SOFTWARE UPGRADE
10.1
Overview
Software upgrade provides a more stable software version and more abundant software
features for the user.
Upgraded programs are stored in the storage mediums of the device in the form of files or data
blocks. The software modules with different functions cooperate to keep the device in the
stable working state and support the hardware features of the device and application services
of users.
Users can upgrade software through the TFTP/FTP network transmission mode or the Xmodem
transmission mode of the Console port. In upgrading software of different types, users must
carefully read the operation steps and notes and cautions described in the manuals related to
the software upgrade.
In upgrading software, you usually need to upgrade software of each type. If the software of a
type is not updated during the upgrade process, you need not upgrade the software again.
Usually, you can restart the device only after the all software versions are upgraded.
The following types of software are available:
The image program package: Program package with the suffix pck. It contains a group of
programs that are required for normal operation of the system, including operating system
and application programs.
FPGA (Field Programmade Gate Array) program: The program with the suffix name bin is
mainly used to realize the sending and receiving of the logical control and service data of
the component.
The bootloader program: The program with the suffix bin, similar to the BIOS program,
fixed in the ROM of the main board and first executed when the system is powered on. The
program initializes the basic system, and realizes the functions, such as upgrade, download,
guide, debug and test.
10.2
Software Upgrade Function Configuration
Table 10-1 Software upgrade function list
Configuration Tasks
Upgrade the image program package.
Upgrade the image program in TFTP/FTP
mode.
Upgrade the FPGA program
Upgrade the FPGA program via the
TFTP/FTP mode
Upgrade the bootloader program
Upgrade the bootloader program via the
TFTP/FTP mode