APC Battery Management System - Manual (Page 166)

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USER’S GUIDE
Battery Management System
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Upgrading Firmware
Firmware defined
Broadly defined, firmware is highly specialized, reliable software that
resides on a memory chip within a computer or computer-related device.
Benefits of upgrading firmware
Upgrading the firmware on the Battery Management System has the
following benefits:
• New firmware has the latest bug fixes and performance improvements.
• New features become available for immediate use.
• Keeping the firmware versions consistent across your network ensures
that all Battery Management Systems support the same features in the
same manner.