You can use the form to specify information used to automatically download microcode from an FTP server and install the microcode on various KVM components. You can specify either the Cyclades FTP server, ftp://ftp.cyclades.com, or a local FTP server where you have previously downloaded the microcode.The following table shows the terms used on the form, the corresponding component names, and the filename formats uses for each type of microcode.
KVMterm_vNNN.bin KVMswitch_vNNN.bin KVMexpander_vNNN.bin You need to enter the actual pathname components in the “Directory” and “File Name” fields. If needed, go to: To Find the Cyclades Pathname for Firmware or Microcode Upgrades.
The address of the FTP server where the microcode is located. You can use any FTP server if you download the firmware on it first. The Cyclades FTP site address is: ftp.cyclades.com. Username recognized by the FTP server. The Cyclades FTP username for microcode downloads is “anonymous.” Password associated with the Username. An empty password is accepted for anonymous login at the Cyclades FTP server The pathname where the microcode resides on the FTP server. On the Cyclades FTP server, the directory is under pub/cyclades/alterpath/KVM/released/version_number/filename. Go to ftp://ftp.cyclades.com/pub/cyclades/alterpath/KVM/released in a browser, if needed, to verify the correct pathname and file names for the microcode for the KVM.
2. Click the radio button next to the “Target” component, which you want to update the microcode.If you select the KVM Terminator radio button, a scrollable port list appears next to the Target list.Note: The KVM Port Expander Module microcode can be upgraded when it is configured as a slave in a cascade configuration.
3. To download microcode for a KVM Terminator, select a port from the scrollable port list.The Cyclades FTP site address is: ftp.cyclades.com.
6. Enter the password associated with the username on the FTP server in the “Password” field.
7. Enter the pathname to the directory where the microcode resides on the FTP server. in the “Directory” field.