52Chapter 5: Router Software Maintenance

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 8 Description on the download parameters

Parameter

Description

 

 

Download device

The Ethernet port for downloading, which must be

 

eth0.

Download file (Max 60 char)

Name of the Comware 3.11 file to be downloaded.

IP address of eth0

IP address of interface eth0.

Subnet mask for eth0

Subnet mask of interface eth0.

IP address of the server

IP address of the server where Comware 3.11 is

 

retained.

IP address of the gateway

You must configure it if the server and the router

 

are not located on the same segment.

 

 

Press <Y> to save the configuration.

4When Net Port Download Menu appears, select option 2 to download and write the application image to Flash memory. The system displays:

Starting the TFTP

download..................................................

TFTP download completed. File length = [07600856]

Writing program code to FLASH...

Please wait, it may take a long time…………………………………………………..

Writing into Flash Successfully!

Now, the system returns to Net Port Download Menu.

If you select option 3 in the menu to directly download the program to the SDRAM and run it there, the downloaded application image cannot survive a reboot because the file is not written to Flash memory.

Upon completion of application image upgrade, the router reboots and checks Boot ROM version for consistency before starting the Comware 3.11 software. If the version of the current extended Boot ROM image

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3Com 6000 Press Y to save the configuration, Now, the system returns to Net Port Download Menu, Parameter Description

6000 specifications

The 3Com 6000 series, launched in the late 1990s, was a significant advancement in networking technology, designed to meet the growing demands of enterprise-level networking. This series provided powerful solutions for businesses seeking reliable, efficient, and scalable networking capabilities.

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One of the standout features of the 3Com 6000 was its advanced switching capabilities. The series employed high-performance switching technologies that supported various protocols, including Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet. This versatility made it suitable for diverse environments, from small offices to large corporate settings. The 3Com 6000 switches were engineered to deliver high throughput and low latency, crucial for applications requiring real-time data transfer.

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