Comtech EF Data CDM-625A - Manual (Page 222)

CDM-625A Advanced Satellite Modem MN-CDM625A
Front Panel Operation Revision 3
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6.2.6.7 Utilities: Firmware
THESE MENUS ARE FOR DIAGNOSTIC PURPOSES. ONLY CHANGE AN IMAGE IF
INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY A COMTECH EF DATA PRODUCT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN.
Firmware Images:
Base-Modem Packet-Processor ()
Use the ◄ ► arrow keys to select Base-Modem or Packet-Processor. Press ENTER.
6.2.6.7.1 Utilities: Firmware  Base-Modem
Firmware Information:
Boot-ROM Image#1* Image#2 Select ()
Use these submenus to view information about the CDM-625A Base Modem internal firmware.
This screen identifies the firmware image that is loaded on startup or reboot of the Base Modem
with an asterisk (*). Use the ◄ ► arrow keys to select Boot-Rom, Image#1, Image#2, or Select.
Press ENTER.
6.2.6.7.1.1 Utilities: Firmware  Base-Modem  Boot-ROM, Image#X
Bootrom: DD/MM/YY
FW/12865X #.#.#
The example shown here is for the Bootrom firmware opening screen. Typical for the Image#1
or Image#2 screens, you may use the ▲▼ arrow keys to scroll through information for all the
constituent firmware blocks that make up the bulk.
This read-only information is provided for: firmware type; its number (where ‘X’ is the revision
letter); its build date (in day/month/year format); and its version number (e.g., 1.2.4). Press
ENTER or CLEAR to return to the previous menu.
6.2.6.7.1.2 Utilities: Firmware  Base-Modem Select
Current Active Image is #1
Next Reboot, will use Image: #1 ()
The modem can store two complete firmware images. Use this menu to select which image is
loaded the next time the unit reboots. The top line shows the current active image while, on the
bottom line, you may use the ▲▼ arrow keys to select the other image. Press ENTER – the
modem will then prompt you to reboot the unit so that the newly-selected image can be loaded
upon startup.