Maintenance, Restart Device, Firmware Upgrade

Chapter 8: Maintenance

8. Maintenance

This chapter describes all the switch maintenance configuration tasks to enhance the performance of local network including restart device, firmware upgrade, save/restore, import/export, and diagnostics.

8.1 Restart Device

This section describes how to restart the switch for any maintenance needs. Any configuration files or scripts that you saved in the switch should still be available afterwards.

Web Interface

To configure a Restart Device Configuration in the Web interface:

1.Chick “Restart Device.”

2.Click “Yes.”

Figure 8-1. The Restart Device screen.

Parameter Description

Restart Device:

You can restart the switch on this page. After restart, the switch will boot normally.

Buttons:

Yes: Click to select “Yes,” then the device will restart.

No: Click to undo any restart action.

8.2 Firmware

This section describes how to upgrade firmware. The switch can be enhanced with more value-added functions by installing firm- ware upgrades.

8.2.1 Firmware Upgrade

This page updates the firmware controlling the switch.