Figure 6-79. Switch Utilities menu
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) services allow the switch firmware to be upgraded by transferring a new firmware file from a TFTP server to the switch. A configuration file can also be loaded into the switch from a TFTP server, switch settings can be saved to the TFTP server, and a history log can be uploaded from the switch to the TFTP server.
Upgrade Firmware from TFTP Server
To update the switch’s firmware, highlight Upgrade Firmware from TFTP Server and press Enter.
Figure 6-80. Upgrade Firmware screen
Enter the IP address of the TFTP server in the Server IP Address field.
The TFTP server must be on the same IP interface as the switch.
Enter the path and the filename to the firmware file on the TFTP server. Note that in the above example, the firmware file is in the root directory of the C drive of the TFTP server.
The TFTP server must be running TFTP server software to perform the file transfer. TFTP server software is a part of many network management software packages – such as NetSight, or can be obtained as a separate program.
Highlight APPLY and press Enter to record the IP address of the TFTP server. Use Save Changes from the Main Menu to enter the address into
