Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD)
The CPLD can be upgraded via the serial port. To do so you must first establish a CLI connection. See: Connecting to Console
CPLD Upgrading
Note: The CPLD upgrade process includes two phases: 1. Downloading the CPLD file and 2.Installing the upgrade. The upgrade installation process takes approximately three minutes. After which a power cycle of the canister must be performed.
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Within Tera Term type "cmdsvr_mode 1" and "fdl 4 0 y", then choose "File > Transfer > XMODEM > Send.
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Select appropriate .bin file to update. Once finished, the screen will display "Buffer Download Complete".
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Type "cmdsvr_mode 0" and "cpld upgrade" to upgrade the CPLD. This process takes approximately three minutes.
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The upgrade is complete when "PASS" is displayed on screen.
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Power cycle the canister/unit to apply CPLD upgrade.
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Type "fru get" to verify new version of CPLD.
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Repeat these steps to apply updates to other canisters.