iTest: Checking firmware version with iTest and confirming connectivity

iTest can be used to query the firmware version of any networked Global Caché device. While the firmware version is also available through the unit's configuration pages, this article provides an alternative method through iTest. Querying the unit's firmware version is also a simple but effective method of verifying TCP communication on port 4998 is functional.

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getversion command

The command we will be using is the getversion command.

The getversion command will provide a response of the following format for each product model/module type:

Unit	Response
Global Connect	710-400X-YY
Flex Ethernet	710-3000-YY
Flex WiFi	710-2000-YY
iTach Ethernet/WiFi	710-100X-YY
GC-100-06	3.2-06
GC-100-12	3.2-12

Where "X" is based on the specific model/module and "YY" is the firmware version of that model/module.

Testing relays using iTest

To test relays through iTest perform the following steps with iTest open:

1. Enter the unit's IP address in the IP Address field.
2. Select the "Command (4998)" radio button.
3. Click "Connect".
4. Paste getversion in the Command String field.
5. Click "Send".

After sending a getversion command the ASCII response field should display the firmware version as described in the previous response table.