Maxx HD USB Software Key Instructions

System Software Update Instructions for 360 Systems MAXX HD Servers
using HDSOFT1_08_561_USB_IMG.zip and the included Win32 Disk Imager.

This applies to MAXX 1200-HD and MAXX 1200-EX
		MAXX 2400 HD
		MAXX 2420 HD
		2470-HD and 2470-EX Time Delay


Step 1:  Obtaining the System Software upgrade image file

1. Download the archive "HDSOFT1_08_561_USB_IMG.zip" from the 360 Systems ftp site. 

Our FTP site is ftp.360systems.com 
(From a browser this might need to be ftp://ftp.360systems.com).
   - The username is 360guest
   - The password is 360pass
   - The file is in the folders /SOFTWARE/ISO IMAGES/HD SOFTWARE

2. Unzip the archive to your desktop or other appropriate folder.


Step 2: Create the bootable USB Software upgrade key

1. Insert a blank USB memory key into the computer and make note of the drive letter 
   it is assigned.

2. Open the extracted folder "HDSOFT1_08_561_USB_IMG" and double click on the 
   Win32DiskImager.exe file.

3. If any error messages appear, click ok.

4. In the Win32 Disk Imager window, select the Device letter that corresponds to the
   letter of the blank USB key.

   *** Warning! This process deletes all information on the drive selected. ***

5. Under Image File section, click on the folder icon and browse to the location of 
   the files extracted earlier. Select the .img file called 
   “HD Software1.08.561.img”

6. Click on the Write button.


Step 3:  Update the MAXX HD system software

1. Power off the 360 Systems HD server

2. Insert the USB key in one of the available slots in the back of the server and 
   power on the system. The server will automatically boot from the USB key.

3. At the text screen, there are choices for Update, Full Install, Defragment 
   and Repair File System. To Update, simply press Enter. 

   Refer to 360 Systems technical support if you are unsure of the use of the other 
   options. Briefly,

   -Select Full Install only if you want to remove ALL content and setup files!  

   -DO NOT use Defragment unless directed to do so by 360 Systems Technical Support.

   -Use Repair File system if your system appears to boot normally, but shows no 
    clips and shows 100% record time available but a very small amount of recording 
    time available. Repair File system can also be tried if the system appears to 
    be booting normally (shows the RAID is OK during boot) but then does not run 
    the server (GUI shows "Server Unavailable") or does not display the GUI.  
    If the GUI is not displayed after the repair, check that the boot order in the 
    system bios starts with SCSI storage controller or 3ware storage controller.  
    To get to the system BIOS, press the F2 key repeatedly during startup.

4. When finished you will see a DOS prompt.  Remove the USB key and allow the 
   server to boot up.

5. When the Software license Agreement is displayed, scroll to the bottom of the 
   text and then click OK or Accept.

6. Briefly verify operation of the server, then perform a Start>Shutdown>Shutdown 
   to power the server off. Press the Reset button on the front panel to power 
   on again.