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Re: (ASCEND) Max2000/12 Port 56 Modem Module
At 02:49 PM 11/11/97 -0600, Joey Lamb wrote:
>I have a Max 2000 running software 4.6Bi12, and have just purchased a 12
>Port 56K Modem Slot Module Card for it.
>
>I know that I must upgrade to atleast 5.0Ap6, and was curious as to what
>the best way to upgrade the software would be.
>
>Is it best to just dump out the settings to a text file, and then
>re-enter it, or is there an easier way.
Check out the upgrade instructions on the FTP site:
ftp://ftp.ascend.com/Software-Releases/Max/Upgrade-Instructions.txt
an excerpt:
>SECTION 1.13 - UPGRADING FROM 4.6C OR PREVIOUS TO 5.0A AND ABOVE
>If you are upgrading from software 4.6C or previous to version 5.0A or
>later, it is recommended that you perform the TFTP upgrade in three
>steps as follows:
>
>Step #1 - TFTP Load version 4.6Ci18 and NVRAMCLEAR.
>Step #2 - TFTP Load version 5.0A and then NVRAMCLEAR.
>Step #3 - TFTP Load version 5.0AXX and then NVRAMCLEAR.
>
>This is due to the changes in flash memory management that have taken
>place in 5.0A. Failure to adhere to this procedure may cause your
>Pipeline/Max lose or corrupt its configuration, and possibly render
>the unit unusable.
Kevin
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