Cabletron Systems 2E42-27R manual Image File Download Using BootP, Image File Download Using TFTP

Flash Download Screen

Download Server IP (Selectable)

The IP address of the TFTP server to be used for the firmware image download is entered in this field.

Download File Name (Selectable)

The complete TFTP Server path and file name of the new image is entered in this field.

5.16.1 Image File Download Using BootP

To download a firmware image to FLASH memory of the 2E4X-27 using BootP, proceed as follows:

1.Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Method field.

2.Use the SPACE bar to select BOOTP.

3.Use the arrow keys to highlight the TFTP Gateway IP Addr field.

4.Set the IP address of the TFTP gateway server (this defaults to the same IP address set in the TFTP Gateway IP Addr field in the General Configuration screen).

5.Use the arrow keys to highlight EXECUTE at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The message “BOOTP DOWNLOAD. WILL COMMIT TO FLASH. REBOOT IN PROGRESS...” displays in the event message line at the top of the screen and the new image is downloaded into FLASH memory.

5.16.2 Image File Download Using TFTP

To download a firmware image to FLASH memory of the 2E4X-27 using TFTP, proceed as follows:

1.Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Method field.

2.Use the SPACE bar to select TFTP.

3.Use the arrow keys to highlight the TFTP Gateway IP Addr field.

4.Set the IP address of the TFTP gateway server (this defaults to the same IP address as that set in the TFTP Gateway IP Addr field on the General Configuration screen).

5.Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Server IP field.

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