Upgrading Software

5	UPGRADING SOFTWARE

This chapter describes how to upgrade the software in your

Switch 4200G. It covers the following topics:

■Upgrading from the Command Line Interface

■Upgrading from the Bootrom Interface

■Upgrading the Bootrom

Upgrade methods You can upgrade your Switch 4200G using several different methods:

■Using the Command Line Interface is an easy and quick way. Either an TFTP server or an FTP server can be used.

■Upgrades can also be done through the boot menu using either TFTP, FTP, or Xmodem. Xmodem is the slowest choice because it relies on the console’s serial port.

Note: If you need a TFTP or FTP server, we offer TFTP/FTP servers on www.3Com.com. Search for “tftp server”. The applications are located on the link to “3Com Software Library - Utilities for 32 bit Windows”. These applications run on Windows platforms.

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Contents

3Com Switch 4200G Family United States Government Legend 3Com Corporation Campus Drive MarlboroughPage Page Contents Installing the Switch Problem Solving PIN -OUTS About this Guide Convention Description ConventionsIcon Description Documentation RelatedDocumentation Pddtechpubscomments@3com.com Comments Introducing Hardware Features Switch 4200G About the Switch 4200G Commander Switch 4200G-Front View Switch 4200G 48-Port-front view Status Display Display Mode LED Color Description 10/100/1000BASE-T Port LEDs Mode LEDColor Indicates 1000BASE-X Port SFP Port LEDs Rear View DetailSlots Configuration Save Feature Switch 4200G Automatic IP ConfigurationDuplex Mode Rmon Alarm Installing the Switch Site Package ContentsChoosing a Suitable Inch racks To rack-mount your SwitchFront of the Switch, as shown in Figure Rack-mounting Fitting a Bracket for Rack-Mounting Repeat and for the other side of the Switch Sequence Power-upPowered-up and ready for operation Switch 4200G SFP port LEDs on page 54 for a list of suggested solutionsSFP Operation Inserting an SFP Transceiver Remove the plastic protective cover if fitted Transceiver Your SwitchChoosing Correct Cables Choosing the Correct Cables Installing the Switch Setting UP for Management Refer to Setting Up Command Line Interface Management on Methods of Managing a SwitchCommand Line Interface Management System View There are two main views in the CLIUser View Overview Setting Up Snmp Automatic IP Configuration using Dhcp Manual IP Configuration Manually Configuring IP Information Prerequisites Connecting the Workstation to the Switch Setting Up the Switch with IP Information Enter interface vlan 1 and Enter Enter the system-viewcommand and Enter With a Network Using the Web Interface Using Command Line Interface using Telnet Using 3Com Network Director Viewing Automatically Configured IP InformationEnter the default gateway for the Switch Viewing IP Information using the Console Port Interface Management Command Line SSH Setting Up Command Line Interface Management using Choosing a Browser Setting Up WebInterface 2000 Windows XP Server Over the NetworkWindows Red Hat Setting Up Snmp Management V1 or User Default Access Level Name Password Default Users Setting UP for Management Problem Solving Indicated by LEDs Solving Problems Solving Hardware Problems Unit fails, no Snmp fan failure message is received Error message indicating that the SFP transceiver is faulty How do you obtain a registered IP Address? Solving Communication ProblemsIP Addressing Problem Solving Upgrading Software File list similar to the following is displayed If the recycle-bin is empty the following is displayed To back up the application file on your Switch, enterTo back up the bootrom file on your Switch, enter Command Line Interface Switch Setup 4200G ping aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa Via network port To download the web management file, enter Type y when promptedTo install the new application code, enter To install the new web management code, enter Enter y to display the following message Following information is displayed Upgrading from Bootrom InterfaceFollowed by a password prompt S3t03010024.zip 3comoscfg.def 3comoscfg.cfg s3t030100s56.app Enter your choice0-3 Select option 3 to display the following Select option 2 to display the following Upgrading Bootrom Using FTP Using Tftp Using XModem Ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc Upgrading Software Safety Information This must be approved for the country where it is used Power Cord Set-Japan Important Safety Information Important Safety Information ’information de Sécurité Importante Schko Dispositif Laser De Classe Vorsicht Das Gerät muß geerdet sein Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen Información de Seguridad Importante Schuko Importanti Informazioni di Sicurezza Stati Uniti e Ważne informacje o zabezpieczeniach Ważne informacje o zabezpieczeniach Ostrzeżenie Porty światłowodowe-bezpieczeństwo PIN-OUTS Pin Number 10/100 1000 Ethernet Port RJ-45 Pin Assignments10/100 and 1000BASE-T RJ-45 connections Ethernet Port RJ-45 Pin Assignments Appendix B PIN-OUTS Switch 4200G 12-Port Switch 4200G 24-Port Switch 4200G 48-Port Appendix C Technical Specifications Purchase ServicesRegister Your Product Downloads Access SoftwareTroubleshoot Online Contact Us US and Canada Telephone Technical Support and Repair Country Telephone NumberLatin America Telephone Technical Support and Repair Numbers Index SFP Regulatory Notices