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//-->Updating Device Firmware Via FTP 04.17.13Updating Device Firmware Via FTPSummaryFor some tasks, updating a device’s firmware via FTP is preferable to a standard update from a hostsystem. In some situations, such as reverting to an older firmware build, an FTP update is the only wayto accomplish a specific firmware management task. This guide will highlight the following steps in thisprocess:Acquiring Firmware FilesSetting up an FTP HostFileZilla Example SetupL300 / M300 Firmware Update Via FTPN-series Firmware Update via FTPNote that only current generation products support the option to update firmware via FTP. Legacyproducts do not support this feature. This guide covers the L300, M300, and N-series device models.Aquiring Firmware FilesThe files needed for a firmware update will vary depending on the device model(s) you’re working with.Updated firmware files are included with each progressive build of vSpace. The latest versions of vSpaceServer software and N-series firmware can be found atdownloads.vSpace 4 installations store individual firmware files in:C:\Program Files\Common Files\NComputervSpace 6 installations store individual firmware files in:C:\Program Files\NComputing\NComputing vSpace\BootsrvFor the L-series, the following files should be copied from your vSpace folder(s) to your FTP hostlocation:Index2.txtl300_FW_ver_n_n_n_n.tar.gz(where n_n_n_n is the version number)For the M-series, the following files should be copied from your vSpace folder(s) to your FTP hostlocation:catalog.txtm300_FW_ver_n_n_n_n.tar(where n_n_n_n is the version number)For the N-series, firmware files are offered separately for download as the devices are intended for usewith Citrix environments rather than vSpace servers. The N-series firmware file conforms to thefollowing format:Page1of5Nxxx_FW_ver_n_n_n_n.tar.gz(where n_n_n_n is the version number)Updating Device Firmware Via FTP 04.17.13Setting up an FTP HostPerhaps the easiest way to set up the needed FTP environment is to simply add a Windows FTP serveronto one of your vSpace hosts.NComputing doesn’t recommend any one FTP server as better than another. However, open sourceoptions like FileZilla Server can easily be configured to perform the firmware update role. Theconfiguration and feature set of each FTP application will vary from one manufacturer to the next, so besure to research your options carefully to find the best match for your environment and needs. Refer tothe user manual and support resources of your chosen FTP server for instructions on setup andadministration. For the purpose of this guide, we’ll provide an example setup using FileZilla.Note:Your FTP server’s default file transfer type MUST be set to “binary mode.” Since theinstallation default for many FTP server products is “ASCII mode,” you may need to make asetup modification on your chosen server.If you wish to use an FTP server that’s completely separate from your vSpace hosts, you’ll need to copythe files outlined in the previous section to the USERID’s configured default folder on your FTP server. Ifyou decide to use your vSpace server as your FTP server, most FTP server applications will let you simplyflag the default vSpace folder(s) as shared via FTP.FileZilla Example SetupIn the case of FileZilla, hosting an existing folder on your host system is a simple process. Once installed,open the FileZilla server interface and complete the following steps:1. Click on theUsersicon at the top left of the FileZilla Server window.2. Click theAddbutton under the Users section to the right of the window and create a new user. (Thiswill be the user account you add to your NComputing device later in this guide)3.Add a new folderunder the Shared Folders section and select the folder containing your firmwarefiles. This can be the folder mentioned in the previous section, or any other folder if you’ve decided tohost the files elsewhere. (Note the folder’s path as it will be important later in this guide)Page2of5Updating Device Firmware Via FTP 04.17.13Your firmware files are now shared and available for download via FTP by your devices.Page3of5Updating Device Firmware Via FTP 04.17.13L300 / M300 Firmware Update Via FTP1. From the device GUI (displayed prior to logging into a desktop session), click “Device Setup” andnavigate to the Update Tab as pictured below.2. Select “Update from a specified firmware file on an FTP server” as yourUpdate Method.3. Next, enter theFTP URLfor the firmware file and theUser NameandPasswordneeded toaccess the FTP Server. The FTP URL will include the IP address of the server that the FTP folderresides on and the full file name (eg: ftp://192.168.0.12/Nxxx_FW_ver_1_3_7_2.tar.gz).4. Lastly, click theUpdate Nowbutton to begin the update.Note:The firmware update settings you’ve just configured can be saved as part of thedevice’s configuration profile and “pushed” to similar devices using the vSpace Consoleor vSpace Management Center. For instructions on configuring multiple devices usingdevice profiles, consult the device or software user manual appropriate for yourdeployment atPage4of5Updating Device Firmware Via FTP 04.17.13N-series Firmware Update Via FTP1. From the device GUI (displayed prior to logging into a desktop session), click theSetupbutton (gear icon) in the bottom left portion of the screen and navigate to theDevice Tab.2. Select “Update from URL” as your update method.3. Next, enter theUser Name, Password,andURLfor the firmware file on your FTP server.4. Lastly, click theUpdatebutton to begin the update.Page5of5 [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]