Transition Networks IONMM Media Converter Firmware 1.3.14

This release note covers the requirements, important notes, new features and changes, addressed issues and known limitations for the IONMM product.

Access to the management data from the IONMM is available using a web browser, FocalPoint, or Command Line Interface (CLI) via the local USB port or telnet. Management is also available via SNMP. 

Requirements:

Firmware version 1.3.14 and these release notes apply to the following products:
- IONMM
To use FocalPoint to access the IONMM management data from the ION 6-slot Chassis, the follow version of Focal Point must be used:
- FocalPoint 3.1  

New Features and Enhancements:

The following is a list of new features and enhancements in version 1.3.14
- Support for new 6-slot ION Chassis, model numbers:
ION106-A 6-Slot ION Chassis with AC power supply
ION106-D 6-Slot ION Chassis with DC power supply
IONPS6-A Redundant AC power supply for ION 6-slot chassis
IONPS6-D Redundant DC power supply for ION 6-slot chassis

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.