Firmware Template

The firmware template in device configuration enables administrators to update device firmware remotely.

SNMP, Device Administrator, and SDK/J access accounts are required to use the firmware template. The template may only be executed properly when the access accounts are configured correctly for the destination device(s).

The following firmware files are supported to create firmware templates:

  • Firmware individual file - The firmware file must be in .zip file format.

  • Firmware full set - The firmware file must be in .zip file format.

  • Firmware package - The firmware file must be in .pkg file format.

Follow the instructions below to create a firmware template:

  1. Login as an administrator

  2. Go to Device Configuration, expand the Device Configuration Template, then click Firmware.

  3. In the Firmware Template screen, click [Add].

  4. Enter the Template Name.

  5. (Optional) Enter the Description.

  6. Select an option from the drop-down menu. Choose one of the following options:

    Options

    Description

    Use File in Repository

    The list of firmware files uploaded to the cloud repository are displayed when selected.

    Select one firmware from the list of firmwares. If you select a full set package firmware, the firmware module information is displayed in the bottom table showing the No., Module Name, Version, and Part Number.

    Upload New File to Repository

    This option allows you to upload firmware to the repository, then select the uploaded firmware from the list to use it as the template's selected firmware package.

    If a full set package firmware is uploaded, the firmware module information is displayed in the bottom table showing the No., Module Name, Version, and Part Number.

  7. (Optional) To upload a new file to the repository, select "Upload New File to Repository" in the previous step, then do the following sub-steps:

    1. Click [Choose files].

    2. Select the firmware package from your local drive. You can select an individual or a full set package, but only one package can be chosen.

    3. Enter the description of the firmware package to be uploaded.

    4. Click the [Upload] button. By doing so, the firmware package will be uploaded to the cloud repository.

    5. Check the uploaded firmware package on the table. If the upload fails, an error message will display, and the firmware package will not be listed in the table.

    You can repeat steps a to e if you plan to upload more firmware packages.

    To continue creating the firmware template, select one firmware from the table. If you want to set the previously uploaded firmware packages, change the option to "Use File in Repository" and choose the firmware package.

  8. After selecting firmware, click [OK].