Performing upgrades
The DVI SRX modules are fully upgradeable via flash upgrades in order to take
advantage of our continual drive to improve products. Such upgrades require
a Windows-based computer system to be linked via the special upgrade port
located on the remote module.
The upgrade process is handled by the KVM Firmware Uploader utility, which is
available from Black Box and allows you to check the current revision of the DVI
SRX modules.
Items required to use the upgrade utility
• Optional serial upgrade cable.
• A Windows-based upgrade computer with an RS232 serial port.
• The latest version of the KVM Firmware Uploader and firmware files for the
DVI SRX - Contact Black Box technical support for details.
To use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility
1 - Obtain and run the KVM Firmware Uploader.
Download the latest DVI SRX KVM Firmware Uploader (contact Black Box
technical support) and install it on a Windows-based upgrade computer that
will be connected to the DVI SRX remote module. The files are supplied as a
compressed ZIP file. Decompress the ZIP file with an appropriate tool such as
WinZip (www.winzip.com) and copy all contained files to the same folder on
the upgrade computer.
2 - Connect the DVI SRX remote module to the serial port of the computer
With power removed from the remote module, attach the small RJ-9
connector of the optional upgrade cable to the UPG socket, located between
the USB and power sockets. Connect the other end of the cable to a vacant
serial port of the upgrade computer.
Note: There is no
need to change the
serial port settings
of the upgrade
computer, this
will be handled
by the KVM
Firmware Uploader
application.
3 - Ensure that the local module is connected to the remote module
In the normal manner, check that the local and remote modules are
connected using a suitable link cable.
Note: During the upgrade process, both modules require power. The local
module can either be powered via its USB socket from an active computer,
or by using another standard power supply, similar to the one used by the
remote module.
4 - Invoke upgrade mode and power on the modules
Move switch 1 on the remote
module to the ON position - all
other switches on this module and
all switches on the local module
should remain OFF. Power up both
modules as well as the upgrade
computer.
Optional serial
upgrade cable
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