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CHAPTER 6 Software Upgrade Instructions
This chapter details the steps necessary to upgrade the software on your
Cabletron ATM switch. Some instructions in this chapter are only necessary
under certain conditions—check the following before you proceed:
• If, after performing the upgrade, you wish to continue using an older
version of software on your switch, you must read Section 6.4.
• If you wish to begin using the latest version of software immediately
after performing the upgrade, you can skip Section 6.4.
• If you are unable to boot your switch from its FLASH, you must fol-
low the instructions in Section 6.5.
First, you need the upgrade file from Cabletron Systems. This file can be
obtained via ftp or diskette. To obtain the file via ftp, you must have ftp
access. To obtain the file from diskette, you will need the distribution dis-
kettes from Cabletron Systems.
NOTE: Sections 6.1 - 6.4 detail how to upgrade an
SFCS200WG, SFCS-200BX or an SFCS-1000.
NOTE: You will also need a UNIX workstation with
at least 5 Mbytes of free disk space. If you are
upgrading from the distribution diskettes, the
UNIX workstation must also be equipped
with a floppy drive. The UNIX workstation
must be connected (via ATM or Ethernet) to
the SCP being upgraded.
CAUTION As a precaution, it is recommended that you
back up your CDB before performing the
upgrade process. For more information, see
the section entitled, “Backing Up the CDB” in
Appendix C of the Cabletron ATM Switch
Configuration Manual.
NOTE: Each of the SCPs on an SFCS-1000 must be
upgraded individually.