Viavi MTS/T-BERD TB6000A V1 Technical manual
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Viavi MTS/T-BERD TB6000A V1
Mainframe & BERT Module
Software Update Instructions
September 29, 2017
Table of Contents
Scope................................................................................................................................................................ 2
1. Network Upgrade ..................................................................................................................................... 2
2. USB Upgrade ........................................................................................................................................... 9
3. StrataSync............................................................................................................................................... 14
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Scope
There are three methods to update T-BERD 6000A V1 software:
1. Network upgrade - Use this method to update your T-BERD via an Internet connection.
2. USB upgrade - Use this method to update your T-BERD with a USB thumb drive.
3. StrataSync upgrade - Use this method if your T-BERD 6000A V1 is managed using Viavi’s
StrataSync Asset Management system.
The T-BERD must be connected to AC Power, regardless of update method. Ensure that the current BERT
software version meets the current minimum requirement as posted on the Viavi downloads page.
1. Network Upgrade
Step Action Details
1. Power On Press and hold the ON/OFF button briefly to turn on the T-BERD 6000A V1.
2. AC Power Connect the AC power adapter to the
power connector on the top of the
T-BERD 6000A V1. If you receive a prompt to press the ON button or enter
power standby then briefly press and release the ON button.
3. LAN Connection Connect the Ethernet Management
Port on the top of the T-BERD 6000A V1
to a network connection with internet
access, using CAT 5E or better cable.
4. System Press the SYSTEM button, at the right side of the display, to display the
SYSTEM screen selections.
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5. Network Settings Press the SYSTEM SETTINGS to display the LAN Settings. Under I/O
INTERFACES, touch on ETHERNET and then MODE and select
DYNAMIC to “DHCP”for automatic IP address assignment or “Static”for
manual input.
After configuring LAN settings, go to the UTILITY SECTION and touch on
UPGRADE PARAMETERS. Set ADDRESS TYPE to VIAVI SERVER.
Press EXIT button, on the right side of the display to exit back to the
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When prompted to confirm the address as 6k.updatemyunit.net press
CONTINUE.
You will receive a prompt to wait as it contacts the upgrade server.
The unit will present the first selection for Fiber Optics only upgrades. Note
that BERT software version is not listed on the right side of the screen.
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3. Download From the second selection, labelled Download Latest Combo (Fiber Optics
and BERT), click on the flag icon to download the current software revision
from the selected download server. There are choices for North America,
EMEA and APAC servers. Save it to your desktop and wait for the
download to complete.
4. USB Stick Insert a USB thumb drive into the USB port on your PC or laptop.
5. Extract Open and run the downloaded file, enter the path of the USB stick, and press
to extract files.
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6. Eject Safely eject the USB drive from your PC or Laptop
7. Power on T-BERD Press and hold the ON/OFF button briefly to turn on the T-BERD 6000A V1.
8. Power Connect the AC power adapter to the power connector on the top of the T-
BERD 6000A V1. If you receive a prompt to press the ON button or enter
power standyby, press and release the ON button briefly.
9. USB Connect the USB Thumb Drive to one
of the USB ports on the top of the
T-BERD 6000A V1. An 8GB or smaller
drive is recommended.
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3. StrataSync
Step Action Details
1. Power On Press and hold the ON/OFF button briefly to turn on the T-BERD 6000A V1.
2. AC Power Connect the AC power adapter to the
power connector on the top of the
T-BERD 6000A V1. If you receive a prompt to press the ON key or enter
power standby then press the ON button briefly.
3. LAN Connection Connect the Ethernet Management
Port on the top of T-BERD 6000A V1
to a network connection with internet
access, using CAT 5E or better cable.
4. System Press the SYSTEM button, to the right of the display, to display the
SYSTEM screen selections.
5. Network Settings Press SYSTEM SETTINGS to display the LAN settings. Under I/O
Interfaces, touch on ETHERNET and then MODE and select DYNAMIC to
“DHCP” for automatic IP address assignment or “Static” for manual input.
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After configuring LAN settings, go to the STRATASYNC section and set the
SERVER TYPE for VIAVI SERVER. Enter your ACCOUNT ID and
TECHNICIAN ID in the respective fields. Once complete, press the EXIT
button in the bottom right to return to the SYSTEM screen.
6. StrataSync Press the EXPERT TOOLS icon and select UPGRADES to go to the upgrade
screen.
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7. Sync Press the STRATASYNC icon to sync your T-BERD 6000A V1 and initiate
upgrades authorized by your StrataSync System Administrator. If an upgrade
was assigned to your instrument you will be taken to the UPGRADES menus
and you will be asked to confirm the upgrade to start the download. If you
were expecting an upgrade notification and did not receive one during your
sync to Stratasync, contact your company’s Stratasync Admin.
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