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File Transfers

Overview

Overview

The switches covered in this guide support several methods for transferring files to and from a physically connected device, or via the network, including TFTP and Xmodem. This appendix explains how to download new switch software, upload or download switch configuration files and software images. It contains the following information:

Downloading switch software (begins on this page)

Copying software images (page A-22)

Transferring switch configurations (begins on page A-23)

Copying diagnostic data (begins on page A-28)

Downloading Switch Software

ProCurve periodically provides switch software updates through the Pro- Curve Networking web site. For more information, refer to the support and warranty booklet shipped with the switch, or visit www.procurve.com and click on software updates. After you acquire a new software version, you can use one of the following methods for downloading software to the switch:

Software Download Feature

Default

Menu

CLI

Web

TFTP

n/a

page A-4

page A-7

Xmodem

n/a

page A-17

page A-18

Switch-to-Switch

n/a

page A-19

page A-20

Software Update Manager in PCM+

Refer to the documentation provided with PCM+.

 

 

 

 

 

This manual uses the terms switch software and software image to refer to the downloadable software files the switch uses to operate its networking features. Other terms sometimes include Operating System, or OS.

General Software Download Rules

Switch software that you download via the menu interface always goes to primary flash.

After a software download, you must reboot the switch to implement the new software. Until a reboot occurs, the switch continues to run on the software it was using before the download commenced.

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