File Transfers

Downloading Switch Software

 

To view the contents of a USB flash drive, use the dir command. This will

 

list all files and directories at the root. To view the contents of a directory,

 

you must specify the subdirectory name (that is, dir <subdirectory>).

 

The USB port supports connection to a single USB device. USB hubs to

 

add more ports are not supported.

 

 

N o t e

Some USB flash drives may not be supported on your switch. Consult the latest

 

Release Notes for information on supported devices.

 

 

Using USB to Download Switch Software

This procedure assumes that:

A software version for the switch has been stored on a USB flash drive. (The latest software file is typically available from the ProCurve Network­ ing web site at www.procurve.com.)

The USB device has been plugged into the switch’s USB port.Before you use the procedure:

Determine the name of the software file stored on the USB flash drive (for example, k0800.swi).

Decide whether the image will be installed in the primary or secondary flash. (For more on primary/secondary flash memory and related boot commands, refer to “Using Primary and Secondary Flash Image Options” on page 6-14.)

Syntax: copy usb flash <filename> [< primary secondary >]

This command automatically downloads a switch software file to primary or secondary flash. Note that if you do not specify the flash destination, the USB download defaults to primary flash.

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