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 5-1.

Table 5-1Approaches for loading software on the switch

 

Approach

Section

 

 

 

Loading Software Using XMODEM Through Console Port

 

 

Loading files through the Boot ROM

 

 

 

Loading Software Using TFTP through Ethernet Port

 

 

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Loading Software Using FTP Through Ethernet Port

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loading files through the CLI

Loading Software Using FTP

 

 

 

 

 

Loading Software Using TFTP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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Switch 4510G 24-Port BOOTROM, Version 510

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Creation date

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4510G specifications

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