Chapter 4: Security

5.2 Firmware

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

5.2.1 Firmware Upgrade

This page facilitates an update of the firmware controlling the switch.

Web Interface

To configure a Firmware Upgrade Configuration in the Web interface:

1.Navigate within the Browser to select firmware in your device.

2.Click “Upload.“

Figure 5-2. The Firmware Update screen

Parameter Description

Browse: Click the “Browse...” button to search the firmware URL and filename.

Upload: Click the “Upload” button. The switch will start to upload the firmware from files stored locally or on the server.

NOTE: This page facilitates an update of the firmware controlling the switch. Uploading software will update all managed switches to the location of a software image and click. After the software image is uploaded, a page announces that the firmware update is initiated. After about a minute, the firmware is updated and all managed switches restart. Then the managed switch restarts.

WARNING: While the firmware is being updated, Web access appears to be defunct. The front LED flashes Green/Off with a frequency of 10 Hz while the firmware update is in progress. Do not restart or power off the device at this time or the switch may fail to function afterwards.

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