File Transfers

Downloading Switch Software

CLI: TFTP Download from a Server to Primary or Secondary

Flash

This command automatically downloads a switch software image to primary or secondary flash.

Syntax: copy tftp flash < ip-address> < remote-os-file> [< primary secondary >]

Note that if you do not specify the flash destination, the Xmodem download defaults to primary flash.

For example, to download a switch software file named G0502.swi from a

TFTP server with the IP address of 10.28.227.103 to primary flash:

1.Execute copy as shown below:

Dynamic counter continually displays the number of bytes transferred.

This message means that the image you want to upload will replace the image currently in primary flash.

Figure A-3. Example of the Command to Download Switch Software

2.When the switch finishes downloading the switch software file from the server, it displays this progress message:

Validating and Writing System Software to FLASH . . .

3.When the switch is ready to activate the downloaded software you will see this message:

System software written to FLASH. You will need to reboot to activate.

At this point, use the boot command to reboot the switch and activate the software you just downloaded:

HPswitch # boot

(For more on these commands, refer to “Rebooting the Switch” on page 6-17.)

4.To confirm that the switch software downloaded correctly, execute show system and check the Firmware revision line.

If you need information on primary/secondary flash memory and the boot commands, refer to “Using Primary and Secondary Flash Image Options” on page 6-12.

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