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Upgrading the SIP, CAUTION, NOTICE

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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 The 2161DS Console Switch will begin the FLASH upgrade process. On-screen indicators will display the upgrade progress. When the upload is complete, the 2161DS Console Switch will reset and upgrade the internal subsystems. CAUTION: Do not cycle power to the 2161DS Console Switch during this process. A loss of power will render the 2161DS Console Switch inoperable and require the unit be returned to the factory for repair. 10 Once the upgrade is complete, a verification message will appear on screen. Upgrading the SIP The Server Interface Pods (SIPs) or Avocent® AVRIQs can be upgraded individually or simultaneously. As long as an upgrade is in progress, you cannot initiate another. NOTICE: Do not cycle power to the server or disconnect the SIP during this process. A loss of power will render the SIP inoperable and require the unit be returned to the factory for repair. To simultaneously upgrade multiple SIPs: 1 Press . The Main dialog box will appear. 2 Click Commands-SIP Status. The SIP Status dialog box appears. Figure 5-40. SIP Status Dialog Box. 3 Click one or more types of SIPs you wish to upgrade. Click Upgrade. The SIP Load dialog box appears. 64 Appendices

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The 2161DS Console Switch will begin the FLASH upgrade process. On-screen indicators
will display the upgrade progress. When the upload is complete, the 2161DS Console Switch
will reset and upgrade the internal subsystems.
CAUTION:
Do not cycle power to the 2161DS Console Switch during this process. A loss of power will
render the 2161DS Console Switch inoperable and require the unit be returned to the factory for repair.
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Once the upgrade is complete, a verification message will appear on screen.
Upgrading the SIP
The Server Interface Pods (SIPs) or AvocentĀ® AVRIQs can be upgraded individually or
simultaneously. As long as an upgrade is in progress, you cannot initiate another.
NOTICE:
Do not cycle power to the server or disconnect the SIP during this process. A loss of power
will render the SIP inoperable and require the unit be returned to the factory for repair
.
To simultaneously upgrade multiple SIPs:
1
Press <Print Screen>. The
Main
dialog box will appear.
2
Click
Commands-SIP Status
. The
SIP Status
dialog box appears.
Figure 5-40.
SIP Status Dialog Box
.
3
Click one or more types of SIPs you wish to upgrade. Click
Upgrade
. The
SIP Load
dialog box
appears.