| Title: | DEChub/HUBwatch/PROBEwatch CONFERENCE |
| Notice: | Firmware -2, Doc -3, Power -4, HW kits -5, firm load -6&7 |
| Moderator: | NETCAD::COLELLA DT |
| Created: | Wed Nov 13 1991 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 4455 |
| Total number of notes: | 16761 |
Can the latest version of HUBwatch/HUBloader perform hub assisted loads
for 900 repeater type modules ?
The readme file included with hubloader indicates that repeater
loads are supported, however it does not indicate whether the loads are
supported directly only, or hub assisted via the MAM.
From the hubloader readme file:
"The version shipping with NetRider V1.0 is V1.0.0 while the version
shipping with HUBloader for Windows V1.0 is V1.0-03. This version is needed
to successfully load hub repeater modules and perform the load from list
function."
This seems to indicate that the correct version of NETrider is
required, but does not indicate whether HUBloader supports this
functionality. I checked the HUBloader help file and there is no
mention of restriction on loading repeater type modules.
HUBloader is a "nice" tool, but if it does not support "all" 900 type
modules then the customer will be requesting (demanding) a "better" tool.
Mike K.
| T.R | Title | User | Personal Name | Date | Lines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2379.1 | NOT HUBloader | DELNI::BUZZELL | Wed Jun 14 1995 14:32 | 23 | |
The latest version of HUBloader CANNOT do hub assisted loads of
the DECrepeater 900TM, 900GM, 900FP (aka PORTswitch 900FP), 90TS,
or 90FS. It is not a problem with HUBloader but has to do with the
hardware implementation of those devices. You MUST put an IP address
in each of them and do a direct load.
HUBloader does support hub assisted upgrades of the new PORTswitch
900TP and 900CP.
The reference to the version of NETrider loader is related to some
timeout issues with the original version.
As an added note you should BE VERY CAREFUL about using hub assisted
upgrades. This is how several people have wound up with dead modules.
The actual time to upgrade is at LEAST twice what you see when you
watch the server pass the blocks. REMEMBER you copy the whole image to
the hub manager where it is checked. Then it is copied from the hub
manager to the module to update the flash. If at any time during this
the flash right power goes off or you reset the module the image is
corrupted.
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