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S&C IntelliTeam® CNMS Communication Network Management System
Operation — Firmware Table of Contents Section
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Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Firmware Firmware Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Firmware Maintenance Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Firmware Maintenance Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewing Configured Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editing Firmware Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deleting Firmware Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Obsoleting a Firmware Release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Filters in Firmware Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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January 25, 2016 © S&C Electric Company 2012-2016, all rights reserved
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Viewing the Firmware Upgrade Summary . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Configuring Firmware Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Viewing a Configured Firmware Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Viewing Sub Tasks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Enable Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Disable Firmware Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Editing a Firmware Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Deleting a Firmware Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Quick Starting a Firmware Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Using Filters in Firmware Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Instruction Sheet 1073-547
Overview The IntelliTeam CNMS Communication Network Monitoring System is a Simple Netowrk Management Protocol (SNMP)-based solution for monitoring and managing a network of S&C SpeedNet™ Radios. It provides the following features: • Monitors performance of SpeedNet Radio Ethernet and wireless interfaces • Provides consolidated performance reports on a per radio subgroup level • Supports continuous monitoring and management of radio configuration • Supports continuous monitoring and management of network topology • Supports scheduled software upgrade and backup for one or more radios • Supports periodic configuration backups SpeedNet Radios enable utilities to build wireless mesh networks for small area coverage such as an electrical distribution feeder, and networks can be expanded to cover an entire metropolitan area. The SpeedNet system provides fully integrated, twoway communication of real-time information between smart grid components over a peer-to-peer mesh network. SpeedNet Radios automatically build routing tables that define message paths so, if a link is lost, a new path will be quickly established. Operating in the unlicensed 902- to 928-MHz band, typical range with an omni-directional antenna is 2 to 5 miles in mesh mode, and more than 6 miles in point-to-multipoint mode with directional antennas. If needed, SpeedNet Repeater Radios can be installed to increase transmission range and provide alternate nodes for message routing. See Figure 1.
Figure 1. A typical SpeedNet Radio Mesh Network.
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Overview The modular sections of the IntelliTeam CNMS system are opened from the main menu accessed with the Start button. See Figure 2. A hierarchy of menus and submenus is available in each module: • Topology • Configuration • Error Management • Performance • Security • Report Manager • Application Settings • Tools • Help
Figure 2. IntelliTeam CNMS main menu.
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Firmware The IntelliTeam CNMS system is flexible and supports a variety of resource deployments. Appropriate configuration to customize it for a specific deployment is the key to using the devices effectively. The IntelliTeam CNMS system supports an intuitive Command Line Interface (CLI) to help users configure the network elements. Configuration management activities include the maintenance and upgrading of network components. This section describes the process of managing the firmware uploaded on the different devices in the network.
Firmware Maintenance
The Firmware Maintenance module manages firmware versions for the network elements. The IntelliTeam CNMS system can download firmware from an TFTP Server. If required, the CNMS server can also run an internal TFTP server to improve the download process. To manage the firmware upgrade process, the CNMS system maintains all device firmware versions in its database.
Firmware Maintenance Summary
To view the Firmware Maintenance window: 1. Navigate to Configuration>Firmware> Maintenance from the menu bar. 2. The Firmware Maintenance window opens. See Figure 3.
Figure 3. Firmware Maintenance window.
Firmware Maintenance Configuration
To configure firmware maintenance: 1. Navigate to Configuration>Firmware>Maintenance from the menu bar. 2. The Firmware Maintenance window is opens. See Figure 3. 3. Click on the New icon Figure 4 on page 5.
. The Firmware Maintenance-New window opens. See
4. Data must be entered in the columns marked with a red asterisk. Column descriptions are: • Release Name—Name of the software release. This should be the same as the software release name specified in the Release Notes (mandatory). • Compatible Element Type—Select the appropriate type from the drop down list. • Release Date—Select the software release date with the Calendar button (mandatory). • Firmware Version—Firmware version installed on the network element. • Upload or Use Existing—Select the appropriate location of the file. • Existing File Name—Enabled only if Existing was selected in Upload/Use Existing field. Refers to the name of the file in the file server (mandatory).
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Firmware • File Name—Enabled only if Existing was selected in Upload/Use Existing field. Refers to the name of the file being uploaded. • File Server—Select the appropriate file server from the list of available servers. • Remarks—Shows information about the software release. 5. Click Save to commit the data. When the software details have been configured, the following are confirmed before changing the firmware: • Connectivity to the file server • Availability of the specified file in the file server If either of these checks fails, an error message is displayed.
Figure 4. Firmware Maintenance—New window.
Viewing Configured Firmware
To view configured firmware: 1. Navigate to Configuration>Firmware>Maintenance from the menu bar. 2. The Firmware Maintenance window is opens. See Figure 3 on page 4. 3. Select the required record from the list. 4. Click on the View icon View.
, or right click the selected configured firmware and select
5. The Firmware Maintenance—View window opens. See Figure 5 on page 6. 6. Click Close to close the window.
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Figure 5. Firmware Maintenance—View window.
Editing Firmware Maintenance
Firmware version details can be changed only if that firmware version is not used as part of any active upgrade schedules. If it is used for configuring upgrades, IntelliTeam CNMS warns the user. To edit firmware version details: 1. Navigate to Configuration>Firmware>Maintenance from the menu bar. 2. The Firmware Maintenance window opens. See Figure 3 on page 4. 3. Select the required record from the list.
Note: The firmware release currently in use, and obsolete firmware cannot be edited.
4. Click on the Edit icon
, or right click on the selected firmware and select Edit.
5. The Firmware Maintenance—Edit window opens. See Figure 6 on page 7. 6. Edit the required parameters. 7. Click Save to update the changes. When the software details have been configured, the following are confirmed before changing the firmware: • Connectivity to the file server • Availability of the specified file in the file server
If either of these checks fails, an error message is displayed.
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Figure 6. Firmware Maintenance—Edit window.
Deleting Firmware Maintenance
When a deletion is requested, The IntelliTeam CNMS system validates that the firmware version is not used as part of an active or completed firmware upgrade. If it is in use as part of any upgrade schedule, a delete request is denied. To delete firmware maintenance requirements: 1. Navigate to Configuration>Firmware>Maintenance from the menu bar. 2. The Firmware Maintenance window opens. See Figure 3 on page 4. 3. Select the required record from the list.
Note: A firmware release currently in use cannot be deleted.
4. Click on the Delete icon , or right click on the selected firmware, and select Delete. Click OK in the confirmation window to proceed. 5. Click Cancel to abort the process.
Obsoleting a Firmware Release
When a firmware version reaches its end of life (EOL), the version can be marked as obsolete to indicate it can no longer be used for upgrading any device. When the software release is marked obsolete as part of any schedule, it cannot be used. When a firmware release is marked Obsolete, it cannot be changed back to Active status. To obsolete a firmware release: 1. Navigate to Configuration>Firmware>Maintenance from the menu bar. 2. The Firmware Maintenance window opens. See Figure 3 on page 4. 3. Select the required record from the list.
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Firmware 4. Click on the Obsolete icon Obsolete.
, or right click on the selected firmware and select
5. Click OK in the confirmation window to proceed, or click Cancel to abort the process.
Using Filters in Firmware Maintenance
The Firmware Maintenance Filter filters the records displayed based on certain parameters, values, and conditions so only those that satisfy the conditions will be displayed. The Firmware Maintenance Filter Manager window shows the list of filters and their corresponding filter components.
Firmware Upgrade
This option manages the schedules for upgrading the firmware of single and/or multiple network elements. A new firmware upgrade can be scheduled for a set of network elements as part of a typical maintenance cycle. By defining an upgrade schedule, the IntelliTeam CNMS system can be configured to execute it automatically.
Viewing the Firmware Upgrade Summary
To view the firmware upgrade summary: 1. Navigate to Configuration>Firmware>Upgrade from the menu bar. 2. The Firmware Upgrade window opens. See Figure 7.
Figure 7. Firmware Upgrade window.
Configuring Firmware Upgrade
To upgrade the current firmware version for a device: 1. Select the Nnetwork element from the Radios tab or Deployment View tab. 2. Right click the selected element, and select Schedule>Firmware Upgrade. 3. The Firmware Upgrade—New window opens. See Figure 8 on page 9. 4. Required data are marked with a red asterisk: • Schedule Name—the firmware update schedule name. • Firmware Release—lists all firmware releases maintained by the CNMS. Select the appropriate configuration from the drop-down list. Records can be added only if some firmware release exists in the Firmware Maintenance. • Schedule Time—shows the scheduled start time. The scheduled time must be after the present time. 5. Click Save to add the security update schedule.
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Figure 8. Firmware Upgrade—New window.
Viewing a Configured Firmware Upgrade
To view a configured firmware upgrade: 1. Navigate to Configuration>Firmware>Upgrade from the menu bar. 2. The Firmware Upgrade window opens. See Figure 7 on page 8. 3. Select the required firmware upgrade schedule. 4. Click on the View icon
, or right click on the selected schedule and select View.
5. The Firmware Upgrade-View window opens. See Figure 9. 6. Click Close to close the window.
Figure 9. Firmware Upgrade—View window.
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Firmware Viewing Sub Tasks
To view sub tasks: 1. Navigate to Configuration>Firmware>Upgrade from the menu bar. 2. The Firmware Upgrade window opens. See Figure 7 on page 8. 3. Select the required firmware upgrade schedule. 4. Click on the View Sub Tasks icon select View Sub Tasks.
, or right click on the selected schedule and
5. The Sub Tasks Details window opens. See Figure 10.
Figure 10. Sub Tasks Details window.
Enable Firmware Upgrade
When the task is Enabled, the IntelliTeam CNMS system checks the scheduled time of the task. If the execution time is in the past, the task will be executed immediately. Otherwise, the task will be scheduled at the correct time. To enable a firmware upgrade: 1. Navigate to Configuration>Firmware>Upgrade from the menu bar. 2. The Firmware Upgrade window opens. See Figure 7 on page 8. 3. Select the required firmware upgrade schedule, whose Administrative Status column has the value Disabled. 4. Click on the Enable Schedule icon select the Enable Schedule option.
, or right click on the selected record and
5. The status of firmware upgrade is changed from Disabled to Enabled.
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Firmware Disable Firmware Upgrade
If an upgrade task needs to be suspended indefinitely but executed in the future, then the schedule can be stopped. A stop request changes the administrative status of the task to Disabled, and it will not be scheduled for execution. A stop request can be applied only to upgrade tasks in the Scheduled operational state and the Enabled administrative state. To disable a firmware upgrade: 1. Navigate to Configuration>Firmware>Upgrade from the menu bar. 2. The Firmware Upgrade window opens. See Figure 7 on page 8. 3. Select the required firmware upgrade schedule, whose Administrative Status column has the value Enabled. 4. Click on the Disable Schedule icon select Disable Schedule.
, or right click on the selected record and
5. The status of the firmware upgrade changes from Enabled to Disabled.
Editing a Firmware Upgrade
An upgrade task can be modified only as long as the operational status of the task is in the Scheduled state. If the task changes to any other state during execution, the schedule cannot be modified. To edit a firmware upgrade: 1. Navigate to Configuration>Firmware>Upgrade from the menu bar. 2. The Firmware Upgrade window opens. See Figure 7 on page 8. 3. Select the firmware to be edited from the list. 4. Click on the Edit icon
, or right click on the selected schedule and select Edit.
5. The Firmware Upgrade-Edit window opens. See Figure 11. 6. Edit the required parameters. 7. Click Save to update the changes.
Figure 11. Firmware Upgrade—Edit window.
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Firmware Deleting a Firmware Upgrade
When deleted, a schedule is removed from the database. A task in the Running state cannot be deleted. A firmware upgrade schedule can only be deleted when it is in one of the following Operational States: • Scheduled • Success • Failure To delete a firmware upgrade: 1. Navigate to Configuration>Firmware>Upgrade from the menu bar. 2. The Firmware Upgrade window opens. See Figure 7 on page 8. 3. Select a firmware upgrade schedule. 4. Click on the Delete icon
, or right click the selected schedule and select Delete.
5. Click OK in the confirmation window to proceed, or click Cancel to abort delete process.
Quick Starting a Firmware Upgrade
This option implements the selected task instantly and is independent of the present upgrade schedule status. To quick start a firmware upgrade: 1. Navigate to Configuration>Firmware>Upgrade from the main menu. 2. The Firmware Upgrade window opens. See Figure 7 on page 8. 3. Click on the Quick Start icon Start.
Using Filters in Firmware Upgrade
, or right click the selected record and select Quick
The Firmware Upgrade Filter filters the records displayed based on certain parameters, values, and conditions so that only those that satisfy the conditions will be displayed. The Firmware Upgrade Filter Manager window shows the list of filters and their corresponding filter components.
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