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CrossFire 8600/8605 Token-Ring Switches v. 1.2, P/N: 710001641 Switch Configuration
TFTP
TFTP is not invoked automatically on the switch as it is on certain other network
devices, such as a diskless workstation. This is because there should normall y be a
functional software image in flash memory and, therefore, TFTP is not a standard
part of the switch bootup procedure (under normal circumstances). TFTP is
intended for use during software u pgra des and, once a n ew im age i s in stal led, th ere
should be no need for TFTP until the next software upgrade is installed.
In view of this, the TFTP function in the switch is designed as an explicitly
requested operation with operator settable parameters. Note that changes to these
parameters may be altered and wi ll be used when starti ng a downl oad i n the d isplay,
however, they are not recorded until the display is exited normally.
The TFTP Download/Upload menu is accessed through the ma in menu . From th e
main menu select Download/Upload and then select TFTP Download/Upload.
TFTP Download/Upload Screen
The following is an example of the TFTP Download/Upload screen. Note that this
screen may contain additional items, depending on the modules installed.
TFTP Server Address
The address of the host serving as the TFTP server.
Download VLAN
The VLAN name through which the download is attempted.