Upgrading 2161DS Console Switch Firmware

To upgrade 2161DS Console Switch firmware:

  1. Click the Tools tab in the Management Panel (MP). The Tools dialog box appears.
  2. Click the Upgrade 2161DS Console Switch Firmware button. The Firmware Upgrade dialog box appears.
  3. Type the Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server IP address where the firmware is located as well as the firmware filename and directory location.
  4. Click the Upgrade button. The Upgrade button dimms and a progress message appears.
  5. When the upgrade is complete, a message prompting you to confirm a reboot appears. The new firmware will not be used until the switch reboots.
  6. Click Yes to reboot the 2161DS Console Switch. The Upgrade Firmware dialog box will display a progress message including a message that the reboot is complete.
    -or-
    Click No to reboot at a later time. You will need to reboot to use the new firmware.
  7. Click Close to exit the Upgrade Firmware window.
CAUTION: Do not power down the 2161DS Console Switch while it is rebooting.

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