BLADE OS 5.1 Release Notes

Using the BLADEOS CLI

1.At the Boot Options# prompt, enter:

Boot Options# gtimg

2.Enter the name of the switch software to be replaced:

Enter name of switch software image to be replaced ["image1"/"image2"/"boot"]: <image>

3.Enter the hostname or IP address of the FTP or TFTP server.

Enter hostname or IP address of FTP/TFTP server: <hostname or IP address>

4.Enter the name of the new software file on the server.

Enter name of file on FTP/TFTP server: <filename>

The exact form of the name will vary by server. However, the file location is normally relative to the FTP or TFTP directory (usually /tftpboot).

5.Enter your username for the server, if applicable.

Enter username for FTP server or hit return for

TFTP server: {<username><Enter>}

6.The system prompts you to confirm your request. Once confirmed, the software will load into the switch.

7.When loading is complete, enter the following command at the Boot Options# prompt:

Boot Options# image

8.The system informs you of which software image (image1 or image2) is currently set to be loaded at the next reset, and prompts you to enter a new choice:

Currently set to use switch software "image1" on next reset. Specify new image to use on next reset ["image1"/"image2"]:

Specify the image that contains the newly loaded software.

BMD00098, December 2009

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