New NTS-Family Firmware Update: Greater Stability and Security

    New NTS-Family Firmware Update: Greater Stability and Security

    At Elproma Electronics, we always strive for perfection in our solutions to support your critical infrastructures with the highest reliability. We are pleased to share an important update with you – the new firmware for the NTS family of servers (version 250922).

    5 key benefits Firmware 250922:

    1. Enhanced security – updated libraries (OpenSSL, OpenSSH, PHP, sudo) to the latest stable versions.
    2. Improved system stability – better boot process, factory reset, and firmware installation.
    3. Faster WebUI – data compression, backend optimization, stronger DDoS protection.
    4. Better diagnostics – new console commands, extended LAN and PTP status information.
    5. More accurate synchronization – improved PTP algorithms and improved Power/Telecom profile support.

    Why upgrade? Firmware 250922 ensures a safer, more reliable, and easier-to-manage NTS infrastructure.

    This update introduces key improvements that enhance the security, stability, and functionality of our devices. As our trusted partners, you will be the first to receive these changes – we invite you to read on for details!

    Below You will find the key updates and their practical benefits:

    🔧 System

    • Added systemlog service with exact startup time.
    • Improved boot process and factory reset.
    • Enhanced USB-based firmware and package installation.
    • Updated leap-seconds file (valid until June 28, 2026).
    • Default partitions changed to read-only mode.

    Benefit: Greater stability, error resistance, and easier device administration.

    🔐 Security and Libraries

    • OpenSSL updated to 3.0.17 (LTS).
    • OpenSSH updated to 10.0p1.
    • PHP updated to 8.2.29.
    • msmtp updated to 1.8.30.
    • sudo updated to 1.9.17p2.
    • Removed legacy SNMP v3 MD5/DES authentication options.

    Benefit: Stronger security standards and reduced vulnerability to cyber threats.

    🌐 WebUI

    • Introduced server-browser data compression.
    • Extended LAN status (MAC address, metric, short mask).
    • Added PTP fields for Power and Telecom profiles.
    • Added kernel log download option.
    • Improved SNMP/SNMPTRAP/FTP port checker.
    • Enhanced Web server resilience against DDoS attacks.
    • Optimized backend reducing system requests.

    Benefit: Faster interface, better diagnostics, and stronger attack protection.

    ⌨️ Console and SSH

    • New commands: net arpping, net iproute, net iprouteget, reset, cert print pem.
    • Improved command structure and update status reporting.
    • RS232 baudrate changed to 115200 (auto-adjusted).

    Benefit: More diagnostic options and simplified administration.

    📡 PTP and Protocols

    • Improved PTP Grandmaster settings algorithm.
    • Extended PTP fields in WebUI.

    Benefit: Higher accuracy and better compatibility in precision timing environments.

    📊 SNMP and Monitoring

    • Improved SNMP configuration.
    • Fixed Zabbix integration with Elproma-specific fields.

    Benefit: Better integration with monitoring systems and stable reporting.

    ⚡ Bootloader and Fixes

    • Improved bootloader reliability.
    • Fixes for LCD, IRIG-B, RS232, gnssd, and syslog logs.

    Benefit: Fewer errors and higher operational reliability.

    👉 How to install?

    Update number 250922 is now available for NTS-x2xx server models.

    Starting with this version, You no longer need to update again after programming.

    The new version is downloaded automatically during programming.
    If needed, it is available at the following address:

    https://firmware.elpromaelectronics.com/nts/releases/stable

    Contact our support technical team for access.