Loading Software onto the Switch

Managing System Files

 

 

 

 

Using Zmodem

A Zmodem application has been included with your switch software so that new programs and archives can be uploaded through the switch’s serial console port. There are generally two situations that would require you to use the switch’s console serial port to load software using Zmodem.

•Your system is having problems and the FTP transfer method does not work.

•The switch’s Ethernet Management port is either not functioning or not configured.

To use Zmodem, you must have a terminal emulator that supports the Zmodem protocol. There are many Zmodem products available that operate differently. You should consult the user manual that came with your terminal emulation software for details.

Note. If a file you are transferring already exists in the switch’s flash memory, you must remove the file before transferring the new file via Zmodem.

Workstation

OmniSwitch

 

Zmodem is used to transfer

 

a file from a workstation to

Zmodem

the OmniSwitch

Zmodem File Transfer

To transfer a file via Zmodem, complete the following steps.

1Connect your terminal emulation device containing the Zmodem protocol to the switch’s console port.

2Start the Zmodem process on your switch by executing the rz command.

-> rz

A screen similar to the following will appear.

Upload directory: /flash

rz ready to receive file, please start upload (or send 5 CTRL-X’s to abort).

**B000000023be50

3Transfer the files using your terminal emulation software. The following will display.

ZMODEM file transfer successful,

Hit <RETURN> to exit...

When the transfer is complete, you can use the ls command to verify that the new files were loaded successfully. To abort a Zmodem session enter Ctrl-Xfive times in succession.

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