SMC Networks SMC6924VF manual Upgrading Firmware via the Serial Port

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Upgrading Firmware via the Serial Port

You can upgrade system firmware by connecting your computer to the serial port on the switch, and using a console interface package that supports the XModem protocol. (See “Required Connections” on page 1-2.)

1.Restart the system by using the Restart System command or resetting the power by pulling out the power cord, waiting five seconds, and plugging it back in.

2.When the system initialization screen appears as shown below, press “D” to download system firmware, and then indicate the code type (1: Runtime, 2: POST, 3: Mainboard).

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SMC-6924VF Stackable Switch

LOADER Version V1.02

POST Version V1.10

------ Performing the Power-On Self Test (POST) ------

EPROM Checksum Test	PASS
Testing the System SDRAM	PASS
CPU Self Test	PASS
EEPROM Checksum Test	PASS
SEEPROM Checksum Test	PASS
MAC Address	00-e0-29-52-28-00

------------ Power-On Self Test Completed ------------

(D)ownload System Image or (S)tart Application: [S] Select the Firmware Type to Download (1)Runtime (2)POST (3)Mainboard [1]:

For example, if you select 1 (for downloading agent firmware), the system will display the following message:

(D)ownload System Image or (S)tart Application: [S]

Select the Firmware Type to Download (1)Runtime (2)POST (3)Mainboard [1]: 1

Your Selection: Runtime Code

Download code to FlashROM address 0x02880000

A-2