5 Boot ROM and Host Software Loading
Introduction to Loading Modes
The switch software consists of Boot ROM software (.btm) and host software (.bin). You can load both the two types of software through the approaches displayed in Table
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| Loading Software Using XMODEM Through Console Port |
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| Loading files through the Boot ROM |
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| Loading Software Using TFTP through Ethernet Port |
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| Loading Software Using FTP Through Ethernet Port |
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| Loading files through the CLI | Loading Software Using FTP |
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| Loading Software Using TFTP |
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The Boot ROM software version must match the host software version when you load the Boot ROM and host software.
Loading Software Through the Boot ROM Menu
If your terminal is directly connected to the switch, you can load Boot ROM and host software locally through the Boot ROM menu.
Before loading the software, make sure that your terminal is correctly connected to the switch to insure successful software loading.
Boot Menu
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