5.6.4 Downloading System Software

Use the TFTP Download menu to load software updates to permanent flash ROM in the switch. The download file should be a binary file or an image file; otherwise the agent will not accept it. The success of the download operation depends on the accessibility of the TFTP server and the quality of the network connection. After downloading the new software, the agent will automatically restart itself. Parameters shown on this screen are indicated in the following figure and table

Parameter

Description

Server IP Address

IP address of a TFTP server.

File Name

The binary file or image file to download.

Download Option *

Specify the file to be Runtime Code or POST Code

Start TFTP Download

Issues request to TFTP server to download the specified file.

 

 

NOTE: WGS3-404 does not need to specify this option.

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