DSM-300 s/w Update, yes or no

[lotharjt]

Hi, I've got a dual E-120 classic install with an eight port Seatalk HS switch and a DSM-300.

I've noticed an occasional loss of depth indication, probably about 2-3 times in the last 30 hours of operation. Upon looking at the connections and observing the flashing LED on the DSM-300, occasionally it powers up and indicates eight amber flashes which means a watch-dog timeout reboot. Other times, it is flashing green about once per second.

I've read the prior posts about not recommending a s/w update of the DSM unless it is specifically noting a connection issue thru the switch. I've not seen that. But the occasional drop outs of depth indication are concerning. A reboot of the entire system always brings it back.

I've got the V5.69 in the plotters and V3.14 (original back to 2006 when the install was done) in the DSM.

Thoughts?