3Com 3C13880, 3C13840 manual Upgrading the Application Image Using Tftp, Parameter Description

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3Com Router 6000 Family

Chapter 5

Installation Manual

Maintaining Software

5.2.4 Upgrading the Application Image Using TFTP

Upgrading the application image with NET is to download using an Ethernet interface. In this approach, the router is TFTP Client and needs connecting to TFTP Server using a fixed Ethernet interface. The following describes how to upgrade the application image in this approach:

1)Start TFTP Server on the PC connected to the Ethernet interface on the router and set the path for getting the source file.

Caution:

No TFTP Server is available with the Router 6000. You must make sure that they are available yourself.

2)In Boot Menu select option 3 to enter Net Port Download Menu as follows:

Net Port Download Menu:

1:Change Net Parameter

2:Download From Net to Flash

3:Download From Net to SDRAM and Run ￿￿

4:Exit to Main Menu

Enter your choice(1-4):1

3)Select option 1 in Net Port Download Menu for example to change the download

parameters as follows:

Change Download parameter

 

 

Download device

:eth0

 

Download file(Max 60 char)

:vrp.bin

IP address of eth0

 

:1.1.1.11

Subnet mask for eth0

 

:255.0.0.0

IP address of the server

:1.1.1.10

IP address of the gateway

:

Saving the net configuration, are you sure?[Y/N]

Table 5-1Description on the download parameters

Parameter

Description

Download device

The Ethernet port for downloading, which must be eth0.

 

 

Download file(Max 60

Name of the VRP file to be downloaded.

char)

 

 

 

IP address of eth0

IP address of interface eth0.

 

 

Subnet mask for eth0

Subnet mask of interface eth0.

 

 

 

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Contents 3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Guide 3C13840 3C138803Com Corporation Campus Drive Marlborough, MA 01752-3064 Table of Contents Starting and Configuring the Router Components of Integrated Anchor Strips II. Ethernet access Router OverviewIntroduction Abundant FIC optionsVII. Abundant fault isolation methods Data security and reliabilityVI. Online software upgrading Router Model and Structure 1 3Com RouterVIII. Regulatory compliance 2 3Com Router Front panel of the 3Com RouterSystem Description 6040 6080Specifications SpecificationsGeneric Modules 1 RPU2II. LED and button III. InterfaceLED and button Description 2 PSU IV. Encryption daughter cardFunctions II. AppearanceFAN module III. LEDFICs 11FAN module the 3Com RouterPreparing for Installation Temperature and HumidityCleanness General Site RequirementsESD Prevention Electromagnetic CompatibilityGas Max. mg/m Safety Precautions Lightning ProtectionChecking the Rack Unpacking Check Name Quantity DescriptionInstallation Tools and Meters and Equipment Installing The Router Installation FlowInstalling the Cabinet/Rack Model DimensionsMounting the Router Rack-Mounting the RouterInstalling the Generic Modules Connecting the PgndMounting the Router on a Tabletop Connecting the Power Cord Connecting the AC-Input Power CordAC-input power supply Connecting the DC-Input Power Cord II. AC power socket recommendedIII. Connecting the AC-input Power Cord DC-input power supplyConnecting the Console Terminal II. Connecting the DC-input power cordPower source Router side Console portConnecting the Router to a LAN III. Connecting the console cableEthernet interface II. Ethernet cableIII. Connecting the Ethernet cable Connecting the Router to a WAN Verifying Installation III. Connecting the AUX cableAUX port II. AUX cableStarting and Configuring the Router Setting up a Configuration EnvironmentConnecting the router to a console terminal II. Setting terminal parameters3Com Router 6000 Family Chapter Installation Manual 3Com Router 6000 Family Chapter Installation Manual 5Set the terminal type Powering on the Router Boot Process of the RPU2Checking before power-on II. Powering on the routerPress Enter. The console screen displays Router Configuration Basics Basic Configuration ProceduresCommand Line Interface Characteristics of the command line interfaceII. Command line interface Arranging Slots and Numbering Interfaces3Com Router 6000 Family Chapter Installation Manual Boot Menu Maintaining SoftwareOverview Maintaining Software of the RPU2=BACKUP =SECURE Set this file as Main Backup Exit Enter your choice1-3 Upgrading Software Using Xmodem Upgrading the application image 1Set Send File parametersThen, the system asks you to select a file type II. Upgrading the entire Boot ROM program III. Upgrading the extended segment of the Boot ROM imageEnter Y. The system displays Upgrading the Application Image Using Tftp Parameter DescriptionDealing with a Router Password Loss Removing/Installing PSUs Maintaining HardwarePreparing Tools Removing a PSURemoving/Installing the Fan Module Installing a PSURemoving the Fan Module Removing/Installing the Main Control Board Installing the Fan ModuleRemoving the RPU2 Installing the RPU2 Replacing the SdramRemoving the RPU II. Removing the SdramRemoving/Installing the Encryption Daughter Card III. Installing an SdramIV. Installing the RPU Removing the Encryption Daughter CardInstalling the Encryption Daughter Card 8Install the encryption daughter cardTroubleshooting Troubleshooting the Power SystemTroubleshooting the Configuration System Troubleshooting Application Image Upgrade DownLoad Program To Flash Through Net Port Boot Device 3Com Corporation Installing B68 Cabinets Installation Requirements and ProceduresPlanning the Site General Installation Procedures 2Footprint of the combined cabinetsMounting Cabinets on the Concrete Floor Components of Integrated Anchor StripsInstallation Flow 5Installing the mounting fixtures onto the anchor stripPositioning Cabinets Marking8Layout of the mounting holes and cabinet feet two cabinets III. Installing expansion bolts II. Drilling holesAdjusting Cabinet Feet Combining Cabinets 10Lock cabinet feet11Remove/install the cover Installing anchor strips Fixing CabinetsTesting Insulation III. Fixing the retaining nuts of the anchor strips15Install a single cabinet on the concrete floor Mounting Cabinets on the Antistatic Floor Introduction to RacksNumber of racks in use II. Shape of racksIII. Installing rack components Component Height of antistatic floor mm19Dimensions of slide rail segments Introduction to Slide RailsDetermining where to install the cabinet Positioning RacksII. Marking 21Layout of the installation holes on the H800 series racks 23Layout of the mounting holes and cabinet feet two cabinets III. Drilling holes Installing Racks Installing expansion tubes and nutsII. Adjusting rack height Installing Slide Rails III. Installing and fixing racksInstalling T-shape nuts II. Leveling and fixing rails 27 T-shape nutInstalling Antistatic Floor Supports 28Fix and level slide rails and racksII. Installing the supports for the antistatic floor Leveling Cabinets Moving the cabinets to the positionII. Leveling the cabinets III. Locking cabinet feet 32Level cabinets33Fasten cabinet feet 34Remove/install the cover Installing the T-shape nuts II. Installing anchor stripsIII. Installing insulating parts and fixing anchor strips IV. Fixing the retaining nuts of the anchor strips 37Fix anchor strips17illustrates how to install cabinets on the concrete floor Restoring the Floor39B68 cabinets installed on the antistatic floor
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