RTM-ATCA-SXXX Overview
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Each image contains a CRC signature which is validated by the system prior to
loading. The normal methods for updating these code images is to establish a
management connection, ( see chapter 3 ) login as administrator, and utilize either
the c
omma
nd line interface (CLI) or web-based graphical user interface (GUI)
interface outlined later in this chapter . Both of these mechanisms require that the
existing firmware is known-good and intact.
Additionally, an alternate emergency recovery method is provided to repair flash
contents that are blank, erased or corrupted.
9.2.1 Download New Firmware package
To begin, the user must first download new ATCA firmware component(s). Please
contact your Emerson Networks sales person for access.
9.2.1.1 Identifying the correct firmware image
The download area contains firmware for several products. Locate the latest
firmware for the ATCA-S201. Emerson distributes the code as gunu-zip (*.gz) file.
The distribution will contain the following three files:
File Description
Rootfs.ext.gz.uboot compressed file system firmware image file (version denoted by
timestamp)
uImage Compressed linux kernel firmware image
U-boot.bin Compressed u-boot firmware code image
9.3 Normal Firmware Update procedures
Two methods exist for upgrading the firmware on the ATCA-S201, one that is web
based and one that is command line. Both are equally effective, and both require
root administration privileges.
9.3.1 Web flash tool, update procedure details
Emerson offers the ability to update the carrier firmware using secure html
connections. The user must establish Web access to use this utility. (See chapter 3
New System configuration 3 . The following procedure is a detailed description of
the w
eb-based flash update procedure:
