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File Format: This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
File Name: R114467.EXE
File size: 7.33 MB
Supported Operating Systems
Red Hat® Ent Linux 2.1
Red Hat® Ent Linux 3
Red Hat® Linux 8.0
Red Hat® Linux 9.0
Novell Netware
Windows Server 2003
Windows 2000
Installation instructions
Instructions for R114467.EXE
Download
1. Click the Download Now link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Extract Files
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file to unzip the download package
2. Click Continue.
3. Specify the location to unzip the files.
4. Click on the OK button to extract files.
After the files are extracted the message all files were successfully unzipped will appear.
5. Click the OK button to exit from the installer.
Upgrading Firmware Using a Serial Console
1. Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software to the configuration port on the back panel of the Remote Console Switch. The terminal should be set to 9600 bps, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and no flow control.
2. Connect the LAN port on the Remote Console Switch to an Ethernet hub that is also connected to the PC being used as the TFTP server.
3. Launch both the server TFTP software and the terminal emulation software.
4. Verify that the Remote Console Switch is turned on. After approximately 40 seconds, the Remote Console Switch sends a message, Dell Remote Console Switch Ready ... Press any key to continue. Press any key to access the main menu. The Remote Console Switch main menu appears.
5. Get the IP address of the TFTP server.
6. Assign the IP address in the Remote Console Switch, if needed:
In the HyperTerminal window, type 1 to select Network Configuration. Note the Remote Console Switch IP address. The first three numbers must be the same as in the server IP address from step 5. The last number must be different. If the Remote Console Switch IP address is not correct, change it as follows: type 3 to select IP address, then enter the correct address. Then Type 0 to exit the Network Configuration menu. If you changed the IP address, follow the directions on the screen.
7. From the main menu, type 2 to select Firmware Management. The current version of your firmware displays in the Firmware Management screen.
8. From the Firmware Management menu, type 1 to select FLASH Download.
9. Type the IP address of the TFTP server and press Enter.
10. Type the name of the FLASH file and press Enter.
11. Confirm the TFTP download by typing y or yes and pressing Enter.
12. The Remote Console Switch verifies the file you downloaded is valid. You are prompted to confirm the upgrade. Type y or yes and Enter.
13. The Remote Console Switch will begin the FLASH upgrade process. On screen indicators displays the upgrade process. When the upload is complete, the 2161DS-2/4161DS switch resets and upgrades the internal subsystems.
14. When the upgrade is complete, the startup message from step 4 appears on the terminal
screen.
Upgrading Appliance Firmware in OSCAR
1. Press PRINT SCREEN. The Main dialog box displays.
2. Click Commands - Display Versions. The Versions dialog box displays.
3. Click Upgrade. The Download dialog box is displayed.
4. In the TFTP IP field, type the IP address of the TFTP server where the appliance firmware FLASH file is located.
5. In the Filename field, type the filename of the firmware FLASH file.
6. Click Download. The firmware upgrade proceeds.
7. Once the firmware upgrade has completed, the Upgrade dialog box is displayed.
Applies to
Rack KVM 2161DS Digital Switch Version 2
Rack KVM 4161DS Digital Switch