3-6 SmartCell 6A000/ZX-250 Reference Manual
Boot Load Commands
df
Use df (download firmware) to download software images from a TFTP/Bootp server to the f lash RAM of the switch.
The df command uses three parameters: b, s, and p. These parameters specify which software component to download.
Examples
=>df s
You've requested a Switch Software download
Are you sure?(Y/N)y
Initializing ethernet...
Starting Bootp...
Boot file: c:\tftpboot\switch.ima
Using TFTP to get bootfile "c:\tftpboot\switch.ima" .
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Validity checks of the Switch Software Downloaded file...
All Validity checks OK
Programming downloaded image into Switch Software section, please wait...
New Switch Software programmed successfully
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Parameter Explanation
bDownload boot load image into boot PROM. The boot
PROM contains two boot load images (one is a backup
copy). The df b command always downloads over the boot
load image that is not currently running.
sDownload the switch operating software (PVC, SVC, or
Server) into flash RAM.
pDownload POST diagnostics into flash RAM.
none Same as s, downloads switch operating software into flash
RAM.