Overview
The switches support several methods for transferring files to and from a physically connected device, or via the
network, including TFTP and Xmodem. This appendix explains how to download new switch software, upload or
download switch configuration files and software images, and upload command files for configuring ACLs.
Downloading switch software
HPE Switch periodically provides switch software updates through the Switch Networking website. For more
information, see the support and warranty booklet shipped with the switch, or visit
http://www.hpe.com/
networking and click on software updates.
NOTE: This manual uses the terms switch software and software image to refer to the
downloadable software files the switch uses to operate its networking features. Other terms
sometimes include Operating System, or OS.
General software download rules
• Switch software that you download via the menu interface always goes to primary flash.
• After a software download, you must reboot the switch to implement the new software. Until a reboot occurs,
the switch continues to run on the software it was using before the download.
NOTE:
Downloading new switch software does not change the current switch configuration. The switch
configuration is contained in separate files that can also be transferred. See Transferring switch
configurations on page 276.
In most cases, if a power failure or other cause interrupts a flash image download, the switch reboots
with the image previously stored in primary flash. In the unlikely event that the primary image is
corrupted (which may occur if a download is interrupted by a power failure), the switch goes into boot
ROM mode. In this case, use the boot ROM console to download a new image to primary flash.
Using TFTP to download software from a server
This procedure assumes that:
• A software version for the switch has been stored on a TFTP server accessible to the switch. (The software file
is typically available from the HPE Switch Networking website at http://www.hpe.com/networking.)
• The switch is properly connected to your network and has already been configured with a compatible IP
address and subnet mask.
• The TFTP server is accessible to the switch via IP.
Before you use the procedure, do the following:
Chapter 14
File Transfers
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