File Transfers

Downloading an Operating System (OS)

Syntax: copy tftp flash <ip-addr> </os/primary> </os/secondary> [primary secondary]

If you do not specify either a primary or secondary flash location for the destination, the download automatically goes to primary flash.

For example, to download an OS file from secondary flash in a Series 5300XL switch with an IP address of 10.28.227.103 to the secondary flash in the destination switch, you would execute the following command in the destina­ tion switch’s CLI:

Figure A-5. Switch-to-Switch, from Either Flash in Source to Either Flash in Destination

Using the HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches Utility

HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches includes a software update utility for updating on HP ProCurve switch products such as the Series 2500 switches. For further information, refer to the HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches User Guide, provided electronically with the HP TopTools software.

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