QUICKSTART GUIDE

10 Multilink Firmware Updates

10.1 Updating MultiLink Firmware

This section describesthe process for upgrading the firmware on a GE Multilink Ethernet switch. The methods describe updating the Multilink firmware either locally using the console port or remotely over the network using FTP or TFTP.

The following equipment and software are required for loading the Multilink Ethernet switch with the new firmware version.

1.A female-to-female null modem cable. (This is only necessary when upgrading using the Multilink console port.)

2.PC serial port. If your PC does not have a serial port, a USB-to-serial converter will be required. (This is only necessary when upgrading using the Multilink console port.)

3.A PC (or a workstation/computer) with a terminal emulation program such as Huyperterminal (included with Windows) or Teraterm-pro or other equivalent software. Verify that the software supports Xmodem protocol.

4.Enough disk space to store and retrieve the configuration files as well as a copy of the Multilink firmware. We recommend at least 15 MB of free disk space.

5.Manager level account name and password for the switch being upgraded.

6.An internet connection. Ensure the connection does not block ftp file transfers

10.2Selecting the Proper Version

The latest version of the firmware is available at:

http://www.GEmultilin.com/catalog/ethernet.htm.

To deternine the version of firmware currently installed on your switch, do the following:

ZUsing the command line interface, log into the switch uwing Manager access rights.

ZIn the command line prompt, enter the command, show version.

ZUsing the EnerVista web interface, enter the IP address of the switch in the address bar of a web browser

The firmware version installed on the switch will appear in the lower left corner of the screen.

10.3Upgrading Using a Serial Connection- Command Line Interface

Use the following procedure to install firmware to the MultiLink Ethernet Switch via the serial port.

ZDownload the MultiLink Switch Software from the GE Multilin web site, to a convenient location on your hard drive.

ZUse the null-modem cable to connect to the serial port of the switch.

ZLogin at the manager level with the proper password.

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GE 1601-9026-A3 quick start Multilink Firmware Updates, Updating MultiLink Firmware, Selecting the Proper Version

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