Chapter 26 Maintenance

26.4 Reboot System

Reboot System allows you to restart the Switch without physically turning the power off. The Switch loads configuration one (Config 1) when you reboot. Follow the steps below to reboot the Switch.

1In the Maintenance screen, click the Config 1 button next to Reboot System to reboot and load configuration one. The following screen displays.

Figure 108 Reboot System: Confirmation

2Click OK again and then wait for the Switch to restart. This takes up to two minutes. This does not affect the Switch’s configuration.

26.5Firmware Upgrade

Make sure you have downloaded (and unzipped) the correct model firmware and version to your computer before uploading to the device.

Be sure to upload the correct model firmware as uploading the wrong model firmware may damage your device.

From the Maintenance screen, display the Firmware Upgrade screen as shown next.

Figure 109 Management > Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade

Type the path and file name of the firmware file you wish to upload to the Switch in the File Path text box or click Browse to locate it. Select the Rebooting check box if you want to reboot the Switch and apply the new firmware immediately. (Firmware upgrades are only applied after a reboot). Click Upgrade to load the new firmware.

After the firmware upgrade process is complete, see the System Info screen to verify your current firmware version number.

 

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