Comtech EF Data KPA - Manual (Page 43)

KPA Ku-Band Indoor Solid-State Power Amplifier Revision 1
Flash Upgrading MN/KPA.IOM
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About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and Formats: Comtech EF Data’s Web site
catalogues its flashable firmware upgrade files by product type (e.g., KPA, converter, etc.)
and specific model/optional configuration. The hyperlinks appear as per the example to the
right. For the KPA, the firmware download hyperlink appears as F0000086X_V###, where
‘X’ denotes the revision letter, and ### represents the firmware version.
The current version firmware release is provided. If applicable, one version prior to the
current release is also available. Be sure to identify and download the desired version.
The downloadable files are stored in two formats: *.exe (self-extracting) and *.zip
(compressed). Some firewalls will not allow the downloading of *.exe files. In this case,
download the *.zip file instead.
For additional help with "zipped" file types, refer to PKZIP for Windows, WinZip, or
ZipCentral help files. PKZIP for DOS is not supported due to file naming conventions.
4 Extract the files into the temporary folder on the M&C PC. At least three files should be
extracted:
•
FW-0000086x.bin (where ‘x’ denotes the bulk image revision letter);
•
ReleaseNotes_ISSPA_v###.pdf (where ‘###’ denotes the firmware version);
5 Confirm that the files have been extracted to the specified temporary folder on the
M&C PC. Using Command-line, type “cd c:\temp” to change to the temporary directory
created in Step 2, then use the “dir” command to list the files extracted from the
downloaded archive file.
6 Connect the external M&C PC from either the KPA’s J6 COM1 serial port (for the
KPA-020IN only), or the J8 10/100 Ethernet port (for all other KPA models) via a hub or
a switch or directly to the PC with a crossover cable.
7
Send a “ping” command to the KPA to verify the connection and communication.
First, determine the IP address of the unit by using the front panel:
SELECT: Configuration Æ Remote Æ Ethernet ÆAddress
Then, using Command-line to PING: At the Command-line prompt, type “ping
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx” (where ‘xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx’ is the IP address of the KPA).
The results should confirm whether or not the KPA is connected and communicating.
8
Initiate an FTP session with the KPA (this example uses Command-line):
a) From the M&C PC, at the prompt type “ftp xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx” where ‘xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx’
is the IP address of the KPA.
b) Verify the FTP transfer is binary by typing "bin".
c) Type "prompt" then type "hash" to facilitate the file transfers.
9 Transfer the files:
Type "put FW-00000086x.bin bulk:" (where ‘x’ denotes the revision letter) to begin the file
transfer.
Note: The destination “bulk:” must be all lower case.
Allow a few seconds for the file to transfer.