Reloading MSS Software | Updating Software |
¥Use the Show Server Bootparams command to check the MSS settings and verify that the correct download Þle has been conÞgured before using the Initialize Reload command to reboot the server and reload the code.
NOTE: It is very important to check the MSS settings before using the Initialize Reload command; this ensures you are reloading the correct software file.
The reloading sequence is as follows:
1.If BOOTP or RARP is enabled, the MSS will request assistance from a BOOTP or RARP server before start- ing the download attempts. The MSS will then try TFTP, NetWare, and MOP booting, in that order, pro- vided that it has enough information to try each down- load method.
2.The MSS will download and rewrite the Flash ROM. This step will take approximately two minutes from the time the Initialize command is issued.
3.If the download Þle cannot be found or accessed, the MSS can be rebooted with the code still in Flash ROM. As noted in Chapter 2, the OK LED will blink quickly while the MSS is booting and reading code, and then slowly when it returns to normal operation.
NOTE: If you experience problems reloading Flash ROM, refer to
Troubleshooting Flash ROM Updates.
D.2.1 NetWare
The MSS.SYS Þle should be placed in the login directory on the NetWare Þle server. The MSS cannot actually log into the Þle server; it knows no username or password. It can only access Þles in the login directory itself. On the MSS, become the privileged user and specify the Þleserver name, Þlename, and path.
Figure D-3: Reloading Flash ROM using NetWare
Local>> CHANGE NETWARE LOADHOST hobbes
Local>> CHANGE SOFTWARE “sys:\login\MSS.SYS”
Local>> LIST SERVER BOOT
Local>> INITIALIZE RELOAD
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