File Transfers

Downloading Switch Software

Figure A-1. Example of a Download OS (Software) Screen (Default Values)

2.Press [E] (for Edit).

3.Ensure that the Method field is set to TFTP (the default).

4.In the TFTP Server field, type in the IP address of the TFTP server in which the software file has been stored.

5.In the Remote File Name field, type the name of the software file. If you are using a UNIX system, remember that the filename is case-sensitive.

6.Press [Enter], then [X] (for eXecute) to begin the software download. The following screen then appears:

Figure A-2. Example of the Download OS (Software) Screen During a Download

A “progress” bar indicates the progress of the download. When the entire software file has been received, all activity on the switch halts and you will see Validating and writing system software to FLASH...

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