Enterasys Networks X-PeditionTM manual Local Bootrom Upgrade

Utilizing the Command Line Interface

Local Bootrom Upgrade

Due to the change in the format of the Bootrom file between version 1.x and version 2.01, a transitional step is required when updating across these versions only. This transitional step can be avoided by using the Bootrom Update utility described above.

When you are running a 1.x version of the Bootrom and you try to upgrade to version 2.01 of the Bootrom file, it will be rejected due to the change in format. bootrom_uncmp.fls is a transitional, non-redundant Bootrom file that the existing 1_x version bU command can recognize. By updating and rebooting with this transitional version, you can subsequently use the new bU command (which recognizes the new 2.01 format) to update the Bootrom to version 2.01. Be aware that if you boot with bootrom_uncmp.fls, you will see the following output on the screen:

“Danger! Cannot find a good copy of Bootrom”

After upgrading to version 2.01 with bootrom2_01.fls, you can reboot and all subsequent Bootrom updates (which do not involve a change in the bootFirst module) are power-safe.

In summary, when upgrading 1.x to 2.x Bootrom versions only, you must run the bU command twice - first with the bootrom_uncmp.fls file, then with the upgraded Bootrom. Between upgrades you must reboot using bw.

To upgrade your firmware using the Local Bootrom Upgrade, perform the following steps:

1.Power on the XSR by flipping the rear switch and observe the front LEDs. When the system, VPN, console, NIM1 and NIM2 LEDs turn off, immediately enter <Ctrl-C>on the terminal. If you miss this time window, power off and try again. The Bootrom monitor menu should appear as follows:

X-Pedition Security Router Bootrom

Copyright 2003 Enterasys Networks Inc.

HW Version: 9002854-02 REV0A Serial Number: 2854019876543210

CPU: IBM PowerPC 405GP Rev. D

VxWorks version: 5.4

Bootrom version: 1.20

Creation date: Aug 26 2002, 11:16:44

Cold Start: SystemReset from powerup

Password:

Entering ROM monitor Type “h” for help

Using default Bootrom password The system is not secure!!!

Use “bp” to change password

XSR1800:

2.Type h or ? to display the command groups.

3.Type f to list the file command group.

4.Type n to list the network command group.

5.Using the np command, assign the following:

–Local IP address (of the XSR).

–Remote (host computer) IP address (The host must be on the same subnet as the XSR).

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