Getting Started
Performing Common Configuration Tasks
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STEP1 Ensure the PC has IP connectivity to the ESW 500 series switch.
STEP 2 The switch can be upgraded through the TFTP or HTTP protocol. If you choose to
use TFTP, the PC needs to have a TFTP server running on it. A free TFTP server
can be downloaded from:
http://www.solarwinds.com/downloads/index.aspx
STEP 3 Download the latest ESW 500 series software file from:
www.cisco.com/go/esw500help
If you choose to use TFTP, make sure it is stored in the root directory of the TFTP
server running on your PC.
STEP4 Download the software image from the PC to the ESW 500 series switch. Click on
Maintenance > File Management > Software Upgrade. The
Software Upgradepage opens.
Software Upgrade Page
STEP 5 For TFTP: Enter the PC IP address in the
TFTP Server field, the exact filename for
the image in
Source File field, then click Apply. The
Software Upgrade page
shows the progress of the download.