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There are two methods for BootROM upgrade: TFTP and FTP, which can be selected
at BootROM command settings.
Fig -2-2 Typical topology for switch upgrade in BootROM mode
The upgrade procedures are listed below:
Step 1:
As shown in the figure, a PC is used as the console for the switch. A console cable is used
to connect PC to the management port on the switch. The PC should have FTP/TFTP
server software installed and has the img file required for the upgrade.
Step 2:
Press “ctrl+b” on switch boot up until the switch enters BootROM monitor mode. The
operation result is shown below:
ES4626 Management Switch
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All rights reserved.
Reset chassis ... done.
Testing RAM...
134,217,728 RAM OK.
Loading BootROM...
Starting BootRom...
Attaching to file system ... done.
265.96 BogoMIPS
CPU: Motorola MPC82xx ADS - HIP7
Version: 5.4
Console cable
connection
cable
connection