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As enhancements are made to the switch, you may need to update the software that is contained in the switch. Or you may wish to save the configuration, that is, upload the configuration files. The files may be needed if the switch is replaced.
The flash memory in the base switch contains three distinct different parts:
1.Bootstrap
During the startup it will display
BootStrap Firmware v2.3, Copyright
2.Boot
During startup it will display
Boot Firmware (Phase II) v2.3, Copyright
on an attached terminal. The image is included on the diskette in a file called STS_230.bt
The boot code is upgraded from the TFTP or the System Request menu.
3.Main code
During startup it will display
System Software Version 4.0.0, Copyright
on an attached terminal. The image is include on the diskette as Cabletron version #.
➽Note! Some of the switches in the SmartStack
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ATM Uplink
HSTR Uplink
FE Uplink code
If you are using any of these modules, their software should be upgraded together with the switch to make sure that they are running at the same level.
Also note that as long as the versions are upgraded, that is, going to a later version, for example from 3.10.0 to 3.11.0, the configuration in the switch will be maintained. If, however, you decide to go back to a previous version, for example
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