Be sure that the TFTP server exists on the same network or VLAN as that of the switch.

Be sure that the TFTP server can be pinged from the switch and vice versa.

Be sure that the IP address of the TFTP server is correct.

The configuration file is not found on the TFTP server. The file name could be wrong.

Be sure that a valid configuration file exists on the TFTP server to download to the switch.

On the switch, check the file name configured to download or upload.

The TFTP server was started with a configured directory. The switch must be configured using the full path name, if it is not in the directory specified in the TFTP server.

The console screen displays a message to change the baud rate for the terminal emulation session for XModem transfer after forcing the switch into the download mode, and does not display CCCC...

Action:

The terminal emulation session baud rate does not match the switch serial console baud rate in the download mode. Change the baud rate of the terminal emulation session to match the switch serial console baud rate in the download mode.

IMPORTANT: The baud rate for the switch serial console in the download mode and runtime mode are two separate settings.

The download fails after starting to download the firmware file

Action:

The firmware file is not the correct one or is corrupt. Obtain the latest firmware file that is specified for this switch.

The switch configuration is corrupt

Action:

An error was made when saving the switch configuration. Reboot the switch and reload the factory settings. This action clears all settings and restores them to the initial values that were present when the switch was purchased. See the HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem Command Reference Guide for more information.

After reloading the factory settings, reconfigure the switch settings.

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HP GbE2c manual Download fails after starting to download the firmware file, Switch configuration is corrupt

GbE2c specifications

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