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Downloading a Software Upgrade

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 displays the following message:.

(D)ownload System Image or (S)tart Application: [S]

3.Press “D” to download system firmware. The following message displays:

Select the Firmware Type to Download (1)Runtime (2)POST (3)Mainboard [1]:

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9033583-01 Page Page Enterasys NETWORKS, INC Program License Agreement Page Page Contents System Information Menu Screens System Restart Menu Screen Spanning Tree Concepts Figures 802.1Q Tables Page Structure of this Guide Using this GuideAbout This Guide Structure of This Guide Document Conventions Related Documents Enter Typographical and Keystroke ConventionsESC Backspace FTP Getting HelpPage Overview Introduction In-Band vs. Out-of-Band Management Agent Local Management Requirements Navigating Local Management ScreensPage Console Cable Connection Management Terminal SetupLocal Management Requirements Management Terminal Connection Management Terminal Setup Parameters Xoff VT100ID Telnet Connections Accessing Local Management Local Management Screen Hierarchy Menu name Selectable Items Accessing Local Management Screens How to Use the Screen Menus Password Screen Factory Defaults SVL Screen Navigation Path Main Menu Screens System Information Menu For details, refer to Chapter Main Menu Management Setup Menu For details, refer to Chapter Exit For details, refer to Chapter System Information Menu Screen System Information Menu Screens Displaying System Information Default System Name Parameter Description Switch Information Screen Displaying Switch Version and Module Information Management Setup Menu Screens Network Configuration Menu Management Setup Menu Screen Network Configuration Menu Screen Changing the Network Configuration IP Configuration Screen IP Configuration USER-CONFIG IP Connectivity Test Screen IP Connectivity Test Ping Http Configuration Screen Http Configuration Console Mode Configuring the Serial Port None ConsoleMode Assigning Snmp Parameters Snmp Configuration Menu Screen To Section Snmp Communities Screen Configuring Community Names Disabled Configuring IP Trap Managers 10 Console Login Configuration Screen Console Login Configuration Admin Setting the Startup Configuration Downloading System Software 12 Tftp Download Screen Download Method Device Control Menu Screens Configuring the Switch Device Control Menu Screen To .11 and Section Port Configuration Screen Configuring Port Parameters Auto EnabledDI Sabled Port Information Screen Viewing the Current Port Configuration Parameter Description Spanning Tree ConfigurationSelection Menu Screen Using the Spanning Tree Algorithm Enabled Configuring STA Bridge 10Device Control Menu Screens STA Tree Port Configuration Screen Configuring STA for Ports Enables or disables the port to forward packets. All Spanning Tree Information Selection Menu Screen Viewing the Current Spanning Tree Configuration STA Bridge Information Screen Displaying the Current STA Bridge Parameter Description STA Port Information Screen Displaying the Current STA for Ports or Modules Parameter Description 10 Mirror Port Configuration Screen Using a Mirror Port for Analysis Configuring Smarttrunks 11 SmartTrunking Configuration Screen Show Igmp Multicast FilteringSave 12 Igmp Configuration Screen Configuring Igmp 13 Extended Bridge Configuration Screen Configuring Bridge MIB Extensions All VLANs Port Priority Configuration Configuring Traffic Classes 10.2 802.1P Port Traffic Class Information 15 802.1P Port Priority Configuration Screen 16 802.1P Port Traffic Class Information Screen Configuring Virtual LANs MAX Vlan ID 12 802.1Q Vlan Base Information VID 13 802.1Q Vlan Current Table Information 14 802.1Q Vlan Static Table Configuration Range 20 802.1Q Vlan Port Configuration Screen 15 802.1Q Vlan Port Configuration Vlan Pvid 21 Static Unicast Address Table Configuration Screen Configuring Static Unicast Addresses Unlock Port-Disables the port locking mode. For details Page Network Monitoring Menu Screens Monitoring the Switch Port Statistics Port Displaying Port Statistics Parameter Description Rmon Statistics Screen Displaying Rmon Statistics Parameter Description Displaying the Unicast Address Table Unicast Address Table Screen MAC IP Multicast Registration Table Screen Displaying the IP Multicast Registration Table Vlan ID assigned to this multicast group Page System Restart Menu Screen Resetting the System Post Logging OFF the System Common Tasks Configuring and Monitoring the Switch Setting Password Protection Connecting VIA Telnet Checking Network Configuration StatusSetting Snmp Management Access Assigning AN IP Address Configuring Port Mirroring Viewing Switch Statistics Downloading via the Serial Port Downloading a Software Upgrade Downloading via Tftp Configuring VLANs Configuring Spanning Tree Parameters Select 802.1Q Vlan Static Table Configuration Menu Configuring Class of Service Configuring Port Operation Configuring the Unicast Address Table Vlan ID 10.15.1Port Locking10.15.2Unlocking the Port Select SmartTrunking Configuration Setting a Default Gateway Configuring SmartTrunkS Page Snmp Protocol Snmp Management MIB MIB ObjectsRFC 1213 MIB RFC 1573 Interfaces Evolution MIB RFC 1493 Bridge MIBRFC 1643 ETHERNET-LIKE MIB RFC 1757 Rmon MIB Compiling MIB Extensions Enterasys Website Ieee 802.1Q Q MIBEnterasys Proprietary MIB Extensions General Spanning Tree Concepts Spanning Tree Protocol in a Network Spanning Tree Protocol Parameters Spanning Tree Protocol Operation Handling Duplicate Paths Page VLANs and Frame Tagging Virtual LANs VLANs Vlan Configuration Forwarding Traffic with Unknown Vlan Tags Forwarding TAGGED/UNTAGGED FramesPage Class of Service Figure C-1 Class of Service Example IP Multicast Filtering Page Numerics Index Index-2 Index-3