Enterasys Networks 5G1XX, 5H1XX 10.9 DOWNLOADING A SOFTWARE UPGRADE, 10.9.1 Downloading via the Serial Port

Downloading a Software Upgrade

Configuring and Monitoring the Switch 10-5

3. For the Mirror Source Port, select the stack unit and port number.

4. For the Mirror Target Port, select the stack unit and port number.

5. Set the Status field to ENABLED.

6. Connect a traffic analyzer or RMON probe to the mirroring port.

10.9 DOWNLOADING A SOFTWARE UPGRADE

You can upgrade the operational software in the switch without physically opening the switch or

being in the same location. The software storage sector in the flash memory of the switch is

reprogrammed, allowing you to easily download software feature enhancements and problem fixes

to the switch from a local or remote location.

Software can be downloaded to the switch in two ways:

•Via the serial port. This procedure is an out-of-band operation that copies the software through

the serial port to the switch. This operation takes approximately three minutes and requires

minimal configuration.

•Via TFTP download. This procedure uses a TFTP server connected to the network and

downloads the software using the TFTP protocol. A TFTP download is much faster than a serial

download, requiring only a few seconds, and can be used to upgrade a switch that is not

physically in the area. The disadvantage is that this method requires a TFTP server and

additional setup.

10.9.1 Downloading via the Serial Port

A serial download is the easiest method to upgrade the switch software, requiring the least amount

of equipment and configuration.

To download switch software via the serial port, proceed as follows:

1. With the console port connected, reset the switch by powering the switch off and then on.

2. After the power-on hardware and software tests are complete, the system initialization screen