System image handling task list 61IPLink Software Configuration Guide 6 • System image handlingMode: Administrator executionExample: Display system image informationThe following example shows the information that is available for an IPLink 2800 series device with anoptional IC-4BRV interface card mounted in slot 2.IPLink#show versionProduct name : SN2803Software Version : IPLink software R3.20 2006-02-02 H323 SIP FXS FXOSupplier :Provider :Subscriber :Information for Slot 0:2803/K/EUI (Admin State: Application Started, Real State: Application Started)Hardware Version : 4, 2Serial number : 00A0BA01C47CPLD Version : 0x00040103Software Version : IPLink software R3.20 2006-02-02 H323 SIP FXS FXOCopying system images from a network server to Flash memoryAs mentioned previously, the system image file contains the application software that runs IPLink software; itis loaded into the flash memory at the Patton Electronics Co. factory. Since most of the voice and data featuresof the IPLink are defined and implemented in the application software, upgrading to a new release might benecessary if you want to have additional voice and data features available. A new system image file must bestored permanently into the flash memory of your IPLink to be present when booting the device.Since the system image file is preloaded at the Patton Electronics Co. factory, you will have to download a newIPLink software application software only if a major software upgrade is necessary or if recommended by Pat-ton Electronics Co. Under normal circumstances, downloading a system image file should not be needed.Downloading a new system image file means storing it permanently at a defined location within the IPLinkflash memory. To store the system image file, you must use a special download script file. This script file defineshow to handle the system image file and where to store it. You cannot download any system image file withoutan appropriate script file.Each line in the script file is a command for the CLI of your IPLink. To download a system image file, whichwill replace the currently running IPLink software application software, a script file with only one command isnecessary.Step Command Purpose1 show version Lists the system software release version, information about optional interfacecards mounted in slots and other information that is the currently running systemsoftware. If you have just completed a download of new system software from thetftp server, you must execute the reload command in order to be running with thenew system software. This applies equally to driver software.
