An update may take up to 60 minutes to complete depending on the type of components requiring an update. During this time, instrument modules installed in the chassis are deactivated to the ATCA service state to reduce power consumption and are unavailable for applications. The chassis fan speed may change during the update as well. Following the update, cycle chassis power to complete the installation.

 

Keysight recommends using the most current version, which includes the most up-to-date bug fixes and security patches available.
Release Date Version Version Description
2024-02-16 1.4.0 and 2.2.0 See below. Version 1.4.0 is to be used with ESM M9505-00132, M9505-00232 or older only. Version 2.2.0 is to be used with ESM M9505-00133, M9505-00233 or greater only.
Release Date Version
2024-02-16 1.4.0 and 2.2.0
Version Description
See below. Version 1.4.0 is to be used with ESM M9505-00132, M9505-00232 or older only. Version 2.2.0 is to be used with ESM M9505-00133, M9505-00233 or greater only.

 

Chassis firmware 1.4.0 contains:

  • For use with ESM M9505-00132, M9505-00232, or older only. DO NOT upgrade to this FW version if you are using ESM M9505-00133, M9505-00233 or greater.
  • Support M9502-00019 and M9505-00019 fan assemblies.
  • Improve fan algorithm to limit fan speed in high CPU usage applications.

 

Chassis firmware 2.2.0 contains:

  • For use with ESM M9505-00133, M9505-00233 or greater only. DO NOT upgrade to this FW version if you are using ESM M9505-00132, M9505-00232, or older.
  • Support M9502-00019 and M9505-00019 fan assemblies.
  • Improve fan algorithm to limit fan speed in high CPU usage applications.
  • Add delay feature for PCIe Upstream Connection.

 

How to Download

  • Click the download button and save the file to your PC

How to Install

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License
Download

Installs on: Instrument

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10

Prerequisites

  • Version 1.4.0: For use with ESM M9505-00132, M9505-00232, or older only. DO NOT upgrade to this FW version if you are using ESM M9505-00133, M9505-00233 or greater. 
  • Version 2.2.0: For use with ESM M9505-00133, M9505-00233 or greater only. DO NOT upgrade to this FW version if you are using ESM M9505-00132, M9505-00232, or older.

Supported Instruments

  • M9502A, M9505A

 

Chassis firmware 1.3.46 contains:

  • For use with ESM M9505-00132, M9505-00232, or older only. DO NOT upgrade to this FW version if you are using ESM M9505-00133, M9505-00233 or greater.
  • Resolve chassis FRU issue with checksum error during firmware bootup showing behaviors of ESM status LED always flashing green and not enumerating installed modules.
  • Firmware update to 1.3.46 or later is recommended if the ESM is moved to a different chassis.

 

Chassis firmware 2.1.6 contains:

  • For use with ESM M9505-00133, M9505-00233 or greater only. DO NOT upgrade to this FW version if you are using ESM M9505-00132, M9505-00232, or older.
  • Resolve chassis FRU issue causes modules unable to enumerate when using with USB ESM.
  • Resolve unable to set fan speed issue when using with non_USB ESM

 

 

 

How to Download

  • Click the download button and save the file to your PC

How to Install

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License
Download

Installs on: Instrument

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10

Prerequisites

  • Version 1.3.46: For use with ESM M9505-00132, M9505-00232, or older only. DO NOT upgrade to this FW version if you are using ESM M9505-00133, M9505-00233 or greater. 
  • Version 2.1.6: For use with ESM M9505-00133, M9505-00233 or greater only. DO NOT upgrade to this FW version if you are using ESM M9505-00132, M9505-00232, or older.

Supported Instruments

  • M9502A, M9505A

Chassis firmware 1.3.46 contains:

  • For use with ESM M9505-00132, M9505-00232, or older only. DO NOT upgrade to this FW version if you are using ESM M9505-00133, M9505-00233 or greater.
  • Resolve chassis FRU issue with checksum error during firmware bootup showing behaviors of ESM status LED always flashing green and not enumerating installed modules.
  • Firmware update to 1.3.46 or later is recommended if the ESM is moved to a different chassis.

 

Chassis firmware 2.1.5 contains:

  • For use with ESM M9505-00133, M9505-00233 or greater only. DO NOT upgrade to this FW version if you are using ESM M9505-00132, M9505-00232, or older.
  • Allow ESM M9505-00133, M9505-00233 or greater to work with chassis serial number TW61130000 or below.
  • Resolve chassis FRU issue with checksum error during firmware bootup showing behaviors of ESM status LED always flashing green and not enumerating installed modules.
  • Firmware update to 2.1.5 or later is recommended if the ESM is moved to a different chassis.

 

 

How to Download

  • Click the download button and save the file to your PC

How to Install

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License
Download

Installs on: Instrument

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10

Prerequisites

  • Version 1.3.46: For use with ESM M9505-00132, M9505-00232, or older only. DO NOT upgrade to this FW version if you are using ESM M9505-00133, M9505-00233 or greater. 
  • Version 2.1.5: For use with ESM M9505-00133, M9505-00233 or greater only. DO NOT upgrade to this FW version if you are using ESM M9505-00132, M9505-00232, or older.

Supported Instruments

  • M9502A, M9505A

Chassis firmware 2.1.4 contains:

  • Initial release to support newer version of ESMs used together with chassis serial number TW61130001 or greater. This FW can only be used with ESM M9505-00133, M9505-00233, or greater.  DO NOT upgrade to this FW version if you are using ESM M9505-00132, M9505-00232, or older.
  • Chassis serial number TW61130000 or below with ESM M9505-00132, M9505-00232, or older should only use FW version 1.3.45.  This FW can only be used with ESM M9505-00133, M9505-00233, or greater.  DO NOT upgrade to this FW version if you are using ESM M9505-00132, M9505-00232, or older.
  • Repair issue with hotplug of the USB cable for ESM M9505-00233 or greater.
  • Add new "Publish Address" ipmi command for ESM M9505-00233 or greater. This allows the DDS modules such as U4421A and U4431A to work in chassis with serial number TW61130001 or greater. 

How to Install

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Installs on: Instrument

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10

Prerequisites

  • For use with chassis serial number TW61130001 or greater and with ESM M9505-00133, M9505-00233 or greater only.  DO NOT upgrade to this FW version if you are using ESM M9505-00132, M9505-00232 or older.

Supported Instruments

  • M9502A, M9505A

Chassis firmware 1.3.45 will:
 

  • Rebrand the Chassis Web Interface from “Agilent” to “Keysight”.
  • Repair Health tab on M950xA Web Interface showed incorrect values at Sensor readings.

How to Download

  • Click the download button and save the file to your PC

How to Install

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Supporting Documentation

Download

Installs on: Instrument

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10

Prerequisites

  • Information Not Available

Supported Instruments

  • M9502A, M9505A

Chassis firmware 1.3.44 will:
 

  • Update the shelf manager to firmware 1.44.
  • Repair an intermittent issue where the chassis is unable to communicate with modules after a boot up if this firmware is combined with chassis drivers 1.4.4.1 or later. This will support obtaining chassis IP address through PCIe switch register instead of using LxiMdnsResponder to resolve the issue.

How to Download

  • Click the download button and save the file to your PC

How to Install

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Supporting Documentation

Download

Installs on: Instrument

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10

Prerequisites

  • Information Not Available

Supported Instruments

  • M9502A, M9505A

Fixed 3 problems that caused:

  1. embedded controller M9537A to fail to detect some AXIe modules.
  2. embedded controller M9037A to fail to establish a PCIe link to the M9502A/M9505A when using some Y1202A PCIe cables.
  3. the minimum fan level to not be enforced during startup after the dynamic minimum fan level was set in the previous session.
     

How to Download

  • Click the download button and save the file to your PC

How to Install

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Supporting Documentation

Download

Installs on: Instrument

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10

Prerequisites

  • No specific prerequisites

Supported Instruments

  • M9502A, M9505A

How to Download

  • Click the download button and save the file to your PC

How to Install

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Supporting Documentation

Download

Installs on: Instrument

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows XP

Prerequisites

  • Information Not Available

Supported Instruments

  • M9502A, M9505A

How to Download

  • Information Not Available

How to Install

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Supporting Documentation

Download

Installs on: Instrument

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows XP

Prerequisites

  • Information Not Available

Supported Instruments

  • M9502A, M9505A

How to Download

  1. Click Download button
  2. Save .zip file to host computer (c:/tmp)
  3. Unzip the package to your PC

How to Install

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Supporting Documentation

Download

Installs on: Instrument

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows XP

Prerequisites

  • To upgrade the AXIe chassis firmware, you must have Agilent IO Libraries installed on the host PC. If it is not already installed, you can download it here: http://www.agilent.com/find/iosuite.

Supported Instruments

  • M9502A, M9505A

How to Download

  1. Click Download button
  2. Save .zip file to host computer (c:/tmp)
  3. Unzip the package to your PC

How to Install

  • Refer to Firmware Update Guide (included in .zip file)

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Supporting Documentation

Download

Installs on: Instrument

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows XP

Prerequisites

  • To upgrade the AXIe chassis firmware, you must have Agilent IO Libraries installed on the host PC. If it is not already installed, you can download it here: http://www.agilent.com/find/iosuite

Supported Instruments

  • M9502A, M9505A

How to Download

  1. Click Download button
  2. Save .zip file to host computer (c:/tmp)
  3. Unzip the package to your PC

How to Install

  • Refer to Firmware Update Guide (included in .zip file)

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Supporting Documentation

Download

Installs on: Instrument

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows XP

Prerequisites

  • To upgrade the AXIe chassis firmware, you must have Agilent IO Libraries installed on the host PC. If it is not already installed, you can download it here: http://www.agilent.com/find/iosuite

Supported Instruments

  • M9502A, M9505A
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