Hirschmann Switch Firmware Update Guide

About this manual

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for updating firmware on Hirschmann Platform devices, including the RS20/30/40, RSR20/30, MS20/30, PowerMICE, MACH100/1000/4000, and OCTOPUS series. The document covers three primary methods: updating via the HiView management tool, using a TFTP server, and utilizing the ACA21 USB stick for manual or automatic updates.

What's inside

• Update firmware using HiView
• Upload new software
• Activate the new firmware
• Update firmware using TFTP
• Prepare TFTP server
• Start TFTP update from telnet
• Monitor TFTP upload process
• Update firmware using ACA21
• Automatic update

Frequently asked questions

What is required to initiate a TFTP update?

A TFTP server is required to store the firmware file, such as the freeware program Tftpd32 or Tftpd64.

How is the new firmware activated after uploading?

A Cold Start is required to activate the newly uploaded firmware, which will reboot the switch.

What condition must be met for the automatic ACA21 update method?

This method only works if the running firmware is version v6.x or higher.