Nortel Networks 40M2420 Updating the Switch Software Image, Loading New Software to Your Switch

Alteon OS Command Reference

Updating the Switch Software Image

The switch software image is the executable code running on the GbE Switch Module. A version of the image ships with the switch, and comes pre-installed on the device. As new versions of the image are released, you can upgrade the software running on your switch. To get the latest version of software available for your GbE Switch Module, go to:

http://www.ibm.com/pc/support

Click on software updates. Use the /boot/cur command to determine the current software version.

The typical upgrade process for the software image consists of the following steps:

„Place the new image onto a FTP or TFTP server on your network, or on a local computer.

„Transfer the new image to your switch.

„Select the new software image to be loaded into switch memory the next time the switch is reset.

Loading New Software to Your Switch

The switch can store up to two different software images, called image1 and image2, as well as boot software, called boot. When you load new software, you must specify where it should be placed: either into image1, image2, or boot.

For example, if your active image is currently loaded into image1, you would probably load the new image software into image2. This lets you test the new software and reload the origi- nal active image (stored in image1), if needed.

Using the BBI

You can use the Browser-Based Interface to load software onto the GbESM. The software image to load can reside in one of the following locations:

„FTP server

„TFTP server

„Local computer

After you log onto the BBI, perform the following steps to load a software image:

1.Click the Configure context button in the toolbar.

2.In the Navigation Window, select System > Config/Image Control.

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