Administration

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File Management

 

 

 

 

 

 

To upgrade or backup the firmware or to update the boot code or language file:

 

 

STEP 1

Click Administration > File Management > Upgrade/Backup Firmware/

 

Language in the navigation window.

STEP 2

Enter the parameters:

 

Transfer Method—Select the protocol to be used for the file transfer (TFTP

 

or HTTP), which corresponds to the type of server you are downloading to

 

or uploading from.

 

Save Action—Select Upgrade to download a file to the switch, or select

 

Backup to copy a file from the switch to the server.

 

File Type—Select the type of file to upgrade or back up (you can back up

 

only the firmware image):

 

- Firmware Image—Controls all switch features and interfaces.

 

- Boot Code—Controls the initial system bootup.

 

- Language File—Strings used by the system interface to display the

 

selected language.

 

TFTP Server (TFTP only)—Specify the IPv4 or IPv6 address of the TFTP

 

server. Or specify the server name if DNS is enabled in the IP configuration

 

(see Domain Name System).

 

Source File Name—For upgrades via TFTP, enter the filename, including the

 

path. For upgrades via HTTP, browse and select the file from your computer.

 

Destination File Name—For backups via TFTP, enter the filename, including

 

the path. This field does not appear for backups via HTTP.

STEP 3

Click Apply to begin the upgrade or backup. A progress bar indicates the status of

 

the file transfer. A typical image transfer might take 5-6 minutes to complete.

STEP 4

Reboot the switch to use the new configuration or firmware.

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SLM2008PTNA specifications

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