4.5 Firmware Update

This section will show you how to use X-modem to update the firmware of GSW-2416SF.

Firmware update requirements

„GSW-2416SF switch

„Latest firmware version

„VT100 terminal, or a personal computer or workstation with terminal emulation software

„RS-232/DB9 null modem cable

Update procedure:

1.After login the GSW-2416SF, enter “update” in the”GSW-2416SF>”prompt. Then the message will ask you to use the Xmodem to send the firmware file. The firmware update screen in Figure 4-33appears:

Figure 4-33Firmware Update

2.Select and send the firmware file by your terminal emulation software. As the screens show in Figure 4-34and Figure

4-35:

#Notice:

1.Make sure that you had selected the correct firmware file that just for the GSW-2416SF and read the release note before you run the update procedure.

2.Don’t power off the switch while updating firmware or unexpected result occurred.

EM-GSW2416SFv1

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