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The PC and the TFTP server can be the same device.

2)Run the TFTP Server program on the sever

Run TFTP Server on the server connected with the switch’s Ethernet port, and specify the path of the application file to be downloaded.

3)Run the terminal emulation program on the PC connected with the switch’s console port. Start the switch and enter the Boot ROM menu. Then enter the protocol parameter setting menu.

If you want to load the Boot ROM file, enter 6 in the Boot ROM menu after the system displays “Enter your choice(0-9):” to enter the Boot ROM update menu.

1.Update full BootRom

2.Update extended BootRom

3.Update basic BootRom

0.Return to boot menu

Enter your choice(0-3):

4)Enter the protocol parameter setting menu

Enter 1 to update the complete Boot ROM file, and then enter the protocol parameter setting menu.

Bootrom update menu:

1.Set TFTP protocol parameter

2.Set FTP protocol parameter

3.Set XMODEM protocol parameter

0.Return to boot menu

Enter your choice(0-3):

5)Configure the switch to upload the Boot ROM file through TFTP

Enter 1 to update the Boot ROM file using TFTP, and then set the TFTP parameters.

Load File Name

:update.bin

Server IP Address

:10.10.10.2

Local IP Address

:10.10.10.3

Gateway IP Address

:

The parameters are described in Table 5-4.

Table 5-4Description of the TFTP parameters

Item

 

Description

Load File Name

:

Name of the file to be downloaded (for example, update.bin)

 

 

 

Server IP Address

:

IP address of server (for example, 10.10.10.2)

 

 

 

Local IP Address

:

IP address of the switch (for example, 10.10.10.3)

 

 

Gateway IP Address :

IP address of the gateway (suppose it is not specified)

 

 

 

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3Com Baseline Switch 2900 Family Environmental Statement About This Manual OrganizationConventions Related Documentation Obtaining DocumentationManual Description Table of Contents Page Product Overview IntroductionPage Front Panel 3Com Baseline Switch 2920-SFP PlusPower Supply System Rear Panel3Com Baseline Switch 2928-SFP Plus 3Com Baseline Switch 2952-SFP Plus 3Com Baseline Switch 2928-PWR Plus 3Com Baseline Switch 2928-HPWR Plus Console Port SpecificationPorts 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet PortFiber Transceiver Central Connector Type1000Base-X SFP Interface Max Transmis Sion DistancePower LED LEDsRPS Status LED Port Mode LED Port Ethernet port status Switch model Mode Meaning10/100/1000Base-T Auto-Sensing Ethernet Port Status LED LED 1000Base-X SFP Interface Status LED Installation Site Installation PreparationsSafety Precautions Temperature/HumidityDust concentration limit in the equipment room Laser SafetyElectromagnetic Susceptibility Gas Maximum concentration mg/mInstallation Tools Installing a Switch Introduction to Mounting BracketsModel Mounting bracket Description Attaching the Mounting Brackets to a Switch Model Mounting position Description See -6 , FigureMounting the Switch to a Rack Page Mounting the Switch on a Workbench Connecting the Pgnd CableWhen a Grounding Strip is Available Page Where a Grounding Conductor Can be Buried Other Installation SitesWhen the switch is AC-powered Connecting the Power Cord Connecting an AC Power CordVerifying the Installation Connecting an RPS DC Power CordPage Connecting the Console Cable Initial Power-OnSetting Up the Configuration Environment RJ-45 Signal Direction DB-9Setting Terminal Parameters Connection Procedure4Set the serial port used by the HyperTerminal connection 6HyperTerminal window Booting the Switch Checking Before Power-OnPowering On the Switch Describes the fields above 2Description on the fields Changing the Boot Mode Enter 9. The system prompts you to change the startup modeEnter Y. The system displays the following information User interface aux0 is available Press Enter to get started Approaches for Loading Application and Configuration Files Loading Files Through the Boot ROM MenuLoading Software Introduction to the Boot ROM Menu Loading Files Using Xmodem Through Console Port Loading a Boot ROM fileIntroduction to Xmodem Task Remarks Change the rate of the serial port on the terminalDescription Page 2Properties dialog box 5Transfer menu Restoring the download rate to the default Page Loading Files Using Tftp Through Ethernet Port Introductin to TftpLoad File Name Loading an application file Loading Files Using FTP Through Ethernet Port Introduction to FTPParameters are described in Table 5Description of the FTP parameters Loading an application file User Password Loss Maintenance and TroubleshootingPassword Loss Boot ROM Password LossWith RPS power input Power Supply FailureWith AC power input With both AC and RPS power suppliesConfiguration Terminal Failure Troubleshooting when there is no terminal displayTroubleshooting when the terminal display is illegible