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Install the system software through network connection (Fiery A-series or E-series servers only)

Use the Ethernet port designated for network connection to install Fiery system software. When you install the system software, all the data and configuration information on the server disk drive will be lost. Make sure to create a backup of the data and system configuration.
  1. Remove all USB devices that may be connected to the Fiery server.
  2. If possible, print the Configuration pages.

    The Configuration pages contain a list of installed options and a record of the customer's current Setup configuration.

  3. Power on the Windows computer and do the following:
    • Open Fiery Installer Builder.
    • Close all software applications except Fiery Installer Builder.
    • Make sure that the Windows computer is configured to obtain its IP address automatically (DHCP).
    • Remove any network cables between the Windows computer and the customer network.
    • Disable all power-save and hibernation settings.
    Important: It is important that you complete all the tasks in the preceding list. If you do not complete these tasks, the installation may fail.
  4. At the Downloaded window of the Fiery Installer Builder, select the product image that you are going to install.
  5. From the Preparation action list, select Perform Network installation.
  6. Read the instructions in the window and click Next.
  7. Power off the Fiery server (see the Service Guide).
  8. Remove all external cables from the Fiery server, except the power cable.
    Note: Be sure to leave the power cable connected between the Fiery server and the power outlet.
  9. Flip both Fiery server service switches to the Service (ON) position.
    Figure 1. Flipping the Fiery server service switches
    1 Flip the service switches from normal (OFF) position
    2 Flip the service switches to service mode (ON) position
    Note: After you install the system software, return the service switches to normal mode (both switches set to OFF).
  10. Connect the Ethernet cable between the Fiery server network port and an Ethernet port on the Windows computer.
  11. Power ON the Fiery server, click Next on FIB and select the network connection that corresponds to the network port that you have attached the Ethernet cable, then click Next. The C1, C2, C3 readings will be displayed on the LED around 120 seconds (when Fiery server and Windows computer are synchronized) or 00 will be displayed around 130 seconds (when Fiery server and Windows computer are not synchronized). A message appears stating that the installation has started. If the Windows computer connected to the Fiery server is slow, there is a chance that the installation may fail when the Windows computer and Fiery server synchronization is not happened immediately. The LED will display 00 and reinstallation is required in that case. Repeat from step 4 and at step 11, click Next on FIB and select the network connection that corresponds to the network port that you have attached the Ethernet cable, then click Next. After the message appears, power ON the Fiery server.
  12. LED display on Fiery server starts showing C1 C2 C3 for approximately 12 minutes. The time may vary depends on the speed of the Windows computer and the size of the product image. After the copying is complete, the Fiery server will shut down automatically and show the message below:
    Figure 2. Fiery server shut down
  13. Flip both of the Fiery server service switches to the OFF position.
    Figure 3. Flipping the Fiery server service switches
    1 Flip the service switches from service mode (ON) position
    2 Flip the service switches to normal (OFF) position
  14. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the Fiery server network port and the Windows computer.
  15. Reconnect all the cables that were connected to the Fiery server.
  16. Make sure that the Fiery server power switch is in the ON (|) position, and power on the Fiery server. See the Configuration and Setup Guide, which is part of the user documentation set for more details.
  17. After the Fiery server is powered ON, the LED display takes about 18 seconds to show 00 and moves to FF state (approximately after 11 minutes). The Fiery server then shows 00 (approximately after 18 minutes).
Parent topic: Fiery® Installer Builder User Guide