Software Upgrades

Software upgrades allow you to update the software running on the DXi4800 to the latest version. Software upgrades can include new features as well as bug fixes.

There are two methods for upgrading the DXi4800 software:

Check for an upgrade (Home page)

The DXi4800 can automatically check for software upgrades on the Home page, or you can manually perform an upgrade check. If an upgrade is found, you can choose to download and install it. See Checking For Software Upgrades.

This is the recommended method for upgrading, but it requires that the DXi4800 be able to access the Internet.

Caution: Configure your firewall so that the DXi4800 can send data to and receive data from updates.quantum.com using port 80 (HTTP).

Upload a software upgrade file (Software Upgrade page)

You can download a software upgrade file from the Quantum Service and Support Web site and then manually upload it to the DXi4800 using the Software Upgrade page. See Uploading a Software Upgrade File.

You can use this method if the DXi4800 cannot access the Internet.

Note: Uploading a software upgrade file may be useful if you are upgrading multiple DXi4800 systems, as the file only needs to be downloaded once. Also, this method assures that all systems will be running the same software version following the upgrade.