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Riverstone Networks manual Managing RS 2100 Software, Upgrading System Image Software

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5 MANAGING RS 2100 SOFTWARE

This chapter describes how to perform operations regarding RS 2100 operating software and bootPROM images software. The following topics are covered:

•Upgrading the system image software

•Upgrading the Boot PROM image software

•Loading RS 2100 software from a TFTP server

•Loading RS 2100 software from a BootP/TFTP server

5.1UPGRADING SYSTEM IMAGE SOFTWARE

To upgrade the system software and boot using the upgraded image, perform the following procedure.

1.Display the current boot settings by using the system show version command. Note the current Image Boot Location.

Here is an example:

rs# system show version
Software Information
Software Version	:	7.0
Copyright	:	Copyright (c) 2000-2001 Riverstone Networks, Inc.
Image Information	:	rs7000, built on Mon Jan 25 14:10:21 2000
Image Boot Location:		file:/pc-flash/boot/img/rs7000
Boot Prom Version	:	prom-2.0.0.5

In the example above, the location “pc-flash” indicates that the RS 2100 is set to use the factory-installed software on its internal flash memory.

2.Copy the upgrade system software onto a TFTP server that the RS 2100 can access. (Use the ping command to verify that the RS 2100 can reach the TFTP server.)

Note If the TFTP server is one or more hops away from the RS 2100, add a route

to the TFTP server’s network using the ip add route command.

3.Enter the following command to copy the software upgrade onto the RS 2100’s internal flash memory:

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Contents

Rev B RS 2100 Switch Router Getting Started GuideCopyright Notices EN 61000-3-3 EN 50082-1, AS/NZS 3548 Vcci This product complies with the followingUL 1950 CSA C22.2, No 73/23/EEC EN 60950 IEC FCC Part 15 CSA C108.8 89/336/EEC EN 55022 ENIndustry Canada Compliance Statement Vcci Compliance Statement Equipment Attachment Limitations Notice Page Riverstone NETWORKS, INC Title and Proprietary Rights General Page Riverstone Standard Warranty Page EC Directive 73/23/EEC 89/336/EEC73/23/EEC EC Directive 89/336/EECTable of Contents Troubleshooting Index List of Figures Page List of Tables Page HOW to USE this Guide Related DocumentationFor Information About See Related Documentation Functional Layer Terminology Feature Specification SpecificationsRouting Software OverviewBridging Port and Protocol VLANsIP Routing Layer-4 Switching Quality of ServiceSecurity Statistics Web Hosting FeaturesManagement Platforms LED Label Description Hardware OverviewChassis External ControlsMotherboard Features Input voltage Input current maximum100-125 VAC 200-240 VAC Port type Specification FansGigabit Ports Gigabit ports use the following LEDs LEDsPage Safety Considerations Preventing InjuryPreventing Equipment Damage Verifying Your Shipment Hardware SpecificationsInstalling the Hardware Specification MeasurementInstalling the Chassis Attaching Cables to the Management Ports Connecting the Serial Management CableTXD transmit data RXD receive dataa Unused Signal RS 2100 port Pin Signal management console portRXD receive data TXD transmit data Unused Powering on the RS RS 2100 Initial ConfigurationPress Return to activate console Here is a partial exampleRS 2100 Initial Configuration You are in Boot mode, the command prompt is rs-boot Starting the Command Line InterfaceCLI Access Modes Access Mode DescriptionKey sequence Command Basic Line Editing CommandsConfiguration Changes and Saving the Configuration File Activating the Configuration Commands in the ScratchpadFile Descriptions Copy active to startup Viewing the Current Configuration Here is an example Setting the Basic System InformationSet name rs Copy active to startup Rs# system show active-config Setting UP PasswordsEnter the following line to reboot the RS If You Forget Your PasswordsSetting Up Passwords RS 2100 Initial Configuration Setting the Community string Setting UP SnmpApplying ACLs to Snmp Improving Snmp SecurityLayer System Related Enterprise Supported MIBsEnter the following command to add the DNS server to the RS Setting the DNS Domain Name and AddressRs# system show dns Fatal Setting the Syslog ParametersMessage Type Description Message Type ExampleSetting the Syslog Parameters Page Upgrading System Image Software Managing RS 2100 SoftwareRs# system image list Use the system image list command to verify the changeUpgrading Boot Prom Software Upgrading Boot Prom Software Loading Image Software from a Tftp Server Loading Software from the NetworkEnter the set command to view the changes Here is an example Loading Image Software from a BootP/TFTP Server Loading Software from the Network If you experience this difficulty Try this remedy Appendix a TroubleshootingSettings If you have already performed this procedure, makeDefault domain If you have already performed this procedure, typeAdding new image to internal flash Annotations in configuration filesElectrostatic discharge ESD If you forget your passwordIgmp Syslog Viewing active configuration