Enterasys Networks CSX5500, CSX6000, CSX7000 manual Remote Upgrade

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USER’S GUIDE

Error reading platform type: type was not converted to an int

Error reading platform type: there is no “plat name” field

The diskettes you have are corrupted. Call your distributor or Technical Support for a new set of diskettes.

5.Follow the on screen prompts for inserting diskettes #2, #3, and #4.

6.If you wish to upgrade the Manager at this time:

a.issue the quit command to terminate the system software

b.insert the Manager diskette

c.at the DOS prompt type

C:\ADMIN\UG_ADMIN <return>

d. follow the on screen prompts to complete the Manager Upgrade

8.Reboot to complete the Upgrade process.

Note: Before you configure your CyberSWITCH, issue the ver command and check to make sure that you have selected the correct platform. If you have not selected the correct platform, you must reinstall your software and select the correct platform during the installation process.

HANDLING UPGRADE WARNINGS AND ERRORS

During Step 5 of the Upgrade process, checks are made to ensure that the system is in a “normal” condition before an upgrade. If something abnormal is found, you will be warned of the abnormality and the upgrade process is halted. In the event that you receive any of the following error messages, contact Customer Support for assistance.

Possible errors:

Invalid OLD System file.

You can only upgrade from release: n.n.n.

Machine running release: n.n.n.

Could not open old System file.

Cannot run upgrade.

REMOTE UPGRADE

The remote upgrade feature will allow you to upgrade the CyberSWITCH by transferring the upgrade file and then remotely issuing a restart command. To accomplish this, you will need the rupgrade.bat and the latest autoexec.bat files, available with 7.2 software.

To remotely upgrade the operational software, follow these steps:

1.From the PC/workstation, Telnet to the CyberSWITCH and login as admin.

2.Verify that the system is ready to receive TFTP upgrades:

Enter MANAGE MODE by typing manage <RET> at the system prompt.

Using the MANAGE MODE command tftp, verify that:

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