Update Firmware from Server
To update the switch’s firmware:
Select Upgrade Firmware from Server on the Maintenance menu:
Figure 7-62. Upgrade Firmware from Server window
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 D 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.
Click Apply to record the IP address of the TFTP server. Use the Save Changes window to enter the address into
Click Start to initiate the file transfer.
Use Configuration File on Server
To download a switch configuration file from a TFTP server:
Click the Use Configuration File on Server on the Maintenance menu:
Figure 7-63. Use Configuration File on Server window
Enter the IP address of the TFTP server and specify the location of the switch configuration file on the TFTP server.
Click Apply to record the IP address of the TFTP server. Use Save Changes from the Maintenance menu to enter the address into
Click Start to initiate the file transfer.
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