To set the switch to download its software over the network from a remote server, use the following procedure:

1.Open the Local Bootstrap Configuration Menu by typing b in Configuration Menu.

2.Open the Remote Bootstrap Configuration Menu by typing r in the Local Bootstrap Configuration Menu. The menu appears, as shown below.

Asanté's IntraCore 3524 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Bootstrap Configuration Menu

Bank 1 Image Version/Date: 1.00G/Sep 28 2001 13:18:18

Bank 2 Image Version/Date: 1.00I/Oct 08 2001 09:36:50 (Running)

Load Mode: Remote

Boot Mode: TFTP only

Boot Server IP: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Boot File Name: c:\3524100g.ima

Retry Count: 5

Boot Bank: 2

<Cmd> <Description>

bSet Boot Mode to BOOTP-TFTP

tSet Boot Mode to TFTP only

lSet Load Mode to LOCAL

sSet Boot Server IP Address

fSet Boot File Name

cSet Remote Boot Retry Count

aToggle Boot Bank

oCommence Bootstrap Sequence

qReturn to previous menu

Command>

3.Type b to set the Boot Mode to BootP-TFTP, or type t to set Boot Mode to TFTP only. If you choose BootP-TFTP mode, the options for setting the IP Address of the TFTP server and the Boot File Name become unavailable; in this case, skip Steps 4-7 and go on to Step 8.

4.Type s in the Bootstrap Configuration Menu, to select the option Set Boot Server IP Address.

5.At the prompt, type the IP address of the remote boot server that contains the switch’s software image file. Then press Enter. The Bootstrap Configuration Menu appears.

6.Type f to select the option Set Boot File Name.

7.Type the software’s file name/network path at the prompt.

8.Press Enter.

Note: If you decide to use Local Load Mode rather than Remote, type I, and the Local Bootstrap Configuration Menu appears.

The switch is now set to download its software remotely from the network. This will occur the next time the unit is powered on or reset.

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