Alpha Technologies DSM3 for XM3 - Technical Manual - Manual (Page 48)

48 745-814-B11-001, Rev. C (03/2014)
5.1 Upgrading DSM3 Series Modem Firmware
The firmware is upgraded using standard DOCSIS methods as defined in RFC4639.
There are two ways to upgrade the modem’s firmware: By directly setting the appropriate MIB parameters
in the docsDevSoftware branch, or by including the appropriate SNMP parameters and values in the
modem’s DOCSIS Configuration File, stored in the TFTP root directory.
Both methods are explained below.
5.1.1 Identifying the Modem and Obtaining Firmware Files
The cable modem firmware in the DSM3 Series requires its own firmware and manufacturer's
Code Verification Certificate (CVC file).
Contact Alpha Technologies to obtain the latest firmware and manufacturer's CVC files.
5.1.2 Modem Firmware Upgrade SNMP Parameters
Table 5-1, Modem Firmware Upgrade SNMP Parameters
5.0 Upgrading Firmware
Modem Firmware Upgrade SNMP Parameters
Parameter Type Value
docsDevSoftware
OID: 1.3.6.1.2.1.69.1.3
Object Heading None
docsDevSwServer
OID: 1.3.6.1.2.1.69.1.3.1.0
IP Address The IP address of the TFTP server from which the firmware will be
downloaded. This OID has been deprecated, refer to
docsDevSwServerAddress (OID:1.3.6.1.2.1.69.1.3.7.0).
docDevSwFilename
OID: 1.3.6.1.2.1.69.1.3.2.0
Octet String Set to the filename of the firmware file. Example: [“firmwareImage.bin”]
docsDevSwAdminStatus
OID: 1.3.6.1.2.1.69.1.3.3.0
Integer 1 = Initiate upgrade (manual method)
2 = Upgrade on next reboot (Config File Method)
3 = Ignore update
docsDevSwOperStatus
OID: 1.3.6.1.2.1.69.1.3.4.0
Integer,
Read Only
1 = TFTP download is in progress
2 = Last upgrade was performed at reboot
3 = Last upgrade was initiated by setting docsDevSwAdminStatus to “1”
4 = Firmware upgrade failed
5 = Other
docsDevSwCurrentVers
OID: 1.3.6.1.2.1.69.1.3.5.0
Octet String,
Read Only
The current version of firmware installed in the modem
docsDevSwServerAddressType
1.3.6.1.2.1.69.1.3.6.0
Integer,
Read Only
The type of address (IPv4, IPv6) of server used for upgrades
docsDevSwServerAddress
OID: 1.3.6.1.2.1.69.1.3.7.0
IP Address The IP address of the server from which the firmware will be
downloaded. A set of this object to an IPv4 address will result in also setting
the value of docsDevSwServer to that address. If this object is set to an
IPv6 address, docsDevSwServer is set to 0.0.0.0. If docsDevSwServer is
set, this object is also set to that value.
docsDevSwServerTransportProtocol
1.3.6.1.2.1.69.1.3.8.0
Integer,
Read Only
The Transport protocol to be used for software upgrades:
1 = TFTP
2 = HTTP