CHAPTER 15

IMAGE FILE DOWNLOAD

This chapter provides instructions for downloading an image file to the EMM-E6 using three different methods; altering hardware switch settings to force the module to accept new firmware, through UNIX operating System commands, and by setting specific MIB OID strings. To set OID strings, you can use the SNMP Tools screen described in Chapter 9 of this User’s Guide or any MIB walking tool. Refer to specific MIB walking tool documentation for instructions on how to set MIB OID strings.

NOTE

You can also download an image file using various remote management packages such as Cabletron’s Remote LANVIEW/Windows, SPECTRUM, SPECTRUM Element Manager, or the appropriate SPECTRUM Portable Management Application. Refer to specific package documentation for image file download procedures.

The EMM-E6 supports the following Download applications:

Forced Download - Forcing a download of firmware images is accomplished using Switch 6 of the EMM-E6 and a pre-configured reverse address resolution protocol server holding the firmware image.

Standard Local Download - the EMM-E6 automatically disables management while you download the new firmware image. You can not perform a Standard Download from a BRIM port.

Remote Runtime Download - the EMM-E6 continues to operate without interruption while you download the new firmware image. The EMM-E6 stores the new image in Flash memory. It continues to operate with the old firmware image executing in processor memory until you reset the EMM-E6. You can perform a Runtime Download from any network port, including the BRIM.

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