Viavi OneAdvisor ONA-800 Technical manual

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Viavi OneAdvisor ONA-800
Software Update Instructions
May 1, 2020
Table of Contents
Scope................................................................................................................................................................ 2
1. Network Upgrade ..................................................................................................................................... 2
2. USB Upgrade…………………………………………………………………………………………….8
3. Stratasync Upgrade……………………………………………………………………………………..13

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Scope
The ONA-800 platform base software includes software for the ONA-800 base and all supported modules.
There are three methods to update ONA-800 software:
1. Network upgrade - Use this method to update your ONA-800 via an Internet connection.
2. USB upgrade - Use this method to update your ONA-800 with a USB thumb drive.
3. StrataSync upgrade - Use this method if your ONA-800 is managed using Viavi’s StrataSync Asset
Management system and your company has elected to deploy software via this method.
The ONA must be connected to AC Power, regardless of update method. Please note that network upgrades
are NOT supported over WiFi.
1. Network Upgrade
Step Action Details
1. Power On Press and release the ON/OFF button to turn on the ONA-800.
2. AC Power Connect the AC power adapter to the
power connector on the top of the mainframe.
3. LAN Connection Connect the Ethernet Management
Port, on the top of the mainframe,
to a network connection with internet
access, using CAT 5E or better cable.
4. System Press the System icon, , at the left of the HOME screen, to display the
System Menu.

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5. Network Settings Press the Network icon, , to display LAN Settings. Set IP Mode to
“DHCP”for automatic IP address assignment or “Static” for manual input.
If using a static address, be sure to configure the DNS server for an accurate
address or the upgrade will fail to locate the upgrade server.

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After configuring LAN settings, press the System icon, , to redisplay
the System Menu.
6. Upgrade Press the Upgrade icon, , to display upgrade methods.

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7. Network Upgrade Press to display upgrade
settings. Press Reset to Default to ensure the server address name is correct.

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8. Connect Press to show
the upgrade versions available at upgrademyunit.net.

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9. Start Upgrade Press , and press to initiate the upgrade.

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2. USB Upgrade
Step Action Details
1. Updatemyunit.net Using an internet browser on your PC or laptop, go to http://updatemyunit.net/
2. ONA-800 Click on the
to display the OneAdvisor ONA-800 upgrade page.
3. Download Click on the icon for the desired server to start the download from that server.
There are icons for three servers: EMEA, NORTH AMERICA or APAC
server. For example, North America . Click to download
the current software revision from that server, if prompted. Do NOT save the
download directly to the USB stick. Save to your PC 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 Once the extract has completed, safely eject the USB drive from your PC or
Laptop.
7. Power on ONA Press and release the ON/OFF button to turn on the ONA-800.
8. AC Power Connect the AC power adapter to the power connector on the top of the
ONA-800 mainframe.
9. USB Connect the USB Thumb Drive to one of the USB ports on the ONA-800
mainframe. An 8GB or smaller drive is recommended.
10. System Press the System icon, , at the left of the HOME screen, to display the
System Menu.

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11. Upgrade Press the Upgrade icon, , to display upgrade methods.

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12. Select USB Press to display upgrade versions
available on the USB stick.

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13.Start Upgrade Press . Press to initiate the upgrade.

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3. StrataSync
Step Action Details
1. Power On Press and release the ON/OFF button to turn on the ONA-800.
2. AC Power Connect the AC power adapter to the
power connector on the top of the ONA-800.
3. LAN Connection Connect the Ethernet Management
Port on the top of ONA-800
to a network connection with internet
access, using CAT 5E or better cable.
4. System Press the System icon, , at the left of the HOME screen, to display the
System Menu.

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5. Network Settings Press the Network icon, , to display LAN Settings. Set IP Mode to
“DHCP” for automatic IP address assignment or “Static” for manual input.
If configuring a static address, be sure to include an accurate DNS address or
the unit will fail to locate the Stratasync server.
After configuring LAN settings, press the System icon, , to redisplay the System Menu.
6. StrataSync Press the StrataSync icon, , to display StrataSync Settings. Ensure
that Account ID and Technician ID match those of your StrataSync account.

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7. Sync Press to sync your ONA-800 and initiate upgrades that have been
assigned by your company’s StrataSync Administrator.