OpenBlockS - Support

Firmware Update Howto

The following guide describes how to update the firmware, including the SSD/Linux default installation, stored in the ROM of the Plat'Home OpenBlockS.

Step1: Download firmware files

Download the latest firmware image file from the OpenBlockS Support Page. Carefully read the release notes.

Step2: Start up the OpenBlockS

While pressing the INIT button on the device, connect the power cable to start up the unit from the flash ROM.

Step3: Login

Use a telnet program or other method to login to the OpenBlockS as "root" user. Perform the following operation with super user authority.

Step4: Transfer firmware files

Use ftp or a similar program to transfer flash ROM image files from a connected PC to the OpenBlockS.

Step5: Update the firmware

In the MicroServer login window, move to the directory where the firmware files were transferred to and execute the following command:

# /usr/sbin/flashcfg -f [filename of flash ROM image]

The following message appears and firmware updating starts.

Load boot image to FlashROM

Do not turn off the power of this unit when updating firmware.

Step6: Operation complete

When the following appears, firmware updating is complete.

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done

Check that the operation has completed and turn the power off.

In case the firmware update has failed due to some reasons and the OpenBlockS does not start up, you can set up a TFTP server and auto-update the firmware on boot. Refer to chapter 5.3.2 of the OBS User's Guide for details.