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If bcmdiagnose shows a failure, check the SNMP read/write community string for FTP/TFTP file transfer permissions.

Backing Up the Software

To back up your software to an NMS, use:

bcmbackup [both primary secondary] [-name:<backname>]<device>]

Values

both

Backs up both the primary and secondary boot source. This

 

value is the default.

primary

Backs up the primary boot source.

secondary

Backs up the secondary boot source.

<backname>

Specifies the name of the backup for the boot blocks.

<device>

The IP address or hostname of the bridge/router.

Directory Paths All backups and upgrades use the following directory paths.

For UNIX:

/tftpboot/CLIENTS/<mac_address>/bcm/<backname><directory name on

bridge/router>/

For example:

/tftpboot/CLIENTS/0800020A399E/bcm/name/primary/

For Windows:

\%tftpboot%\CLIENTS\<mac_address>\bcm\<backname>\<directory name on

bridge/router>\

For example:

\tftpboot\CLIENTS\0800020A399E\bcm\name\primary\

Values

tftpboot

For UNIX: Directory specified in inetd or tftpd for tftpd files.

%tftpboot%

For Windows (using the default 3Com TFTP server): Directory

 

specified in the Win.ini file in the “[3Com.nm] TFTPROOT=”

 

section. The Win.ini file is located in the default Windows

 

directory, for example C:\windows or C:\winnt4.

CLIENTS

Name of the directory.

<mac_ address>

The MAC address of the bridge/router or switch.

<directory name

The name of the boot directory on the bridge/router or

on bridge/router>

switch. If the primary boot source is set to “/,” the name of

 

the current version of software is used instead. If the

 

secondary boot source is set to “/,” then the directory is

 

called “secondar”.

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ENTERPRISE OS 11.3 specifications

3Com Enterprise OS 11.3 is a robust network operating system designed specifically for enterprise-level applications, offering a comprehensive suite of features and technologies that enhance network performance, reliability, and security. Engineered for the needs of large organizations, this operating system integrates advanced functionalities that ensure efficient management of network resources.

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