getflashimage(8)
System Administration 81
NAME getflashimage - download a firmware image file
SYNOPSIS getflashimage [-v] [ [-q] -{y|n}] [-u user] [-p proxy [-t proxy_type]] url
getflashimage -l
getflashimage [ [-q] -{y|n}] [-d]
getflashimage -h
DESCRIPTION The getflashimage(8) command downloads a firmware image file for use by the
flashupdate(8) command.
If any previous image files of the firmware are present on the XSCF unit, they are
deleted prior to downloading the new version. After successful download, the
image file is checked for integrity, and the MD5 checksum is displayed.
Privileges You m ust h ave platadm or fieldeng privileges to run this command.
Refer to setprivileges(8) for more information.
OPTIONS The following options are supported:
-d Deletes all previous firmware image files still on the XSCF unit,
then exits.
-h Displays usage statement. When used with other options or
operands, an error occurs.
-l Lists firmware image files that are still on the XSCF unit, then exits.
-n Automatically answers "n" (no) to all prompts.
-p proxy Specifies the proxy server to be used for transfers. The default
transfer type is http, unless modified using the -t proxy_type
option. The value for proxy must be in the format servername:port.
(Refer to Example 3.)
-q Suppresses all messages to stdout, including prompts.
-t proxy_type Used with the -p option to specify the type of proxy. Possible
values for proxy_type are: http, socks4, and socks5. The default
value is http.
-u user Specifies the user name when logging in to a remote ftp or http
server that requires authentication. You will be prompted for a
password.
-v Displays verbose output. This may be helpful when diagnosing
network or server problems.
-y Automatically answers "y" (yes) to all prompts.