Fixed Switch Configuration Guide 6-1
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Firmware Image and File Management
This chapter describes how to download and install a firmware image file and how to save and
display the system configuration as well as manage files on the switch.
Managing the Firmware Image
This section describes how to download a firmware image, set the firmware to be used at system
startup, revert to a previous image, and set TFTP parameters.
Downloading a Firmware Image
You can upgrade the operational firmware in the stackable or standalone switch without
physically opening the switch or being in the same location. There are two ways to download
firmware to the switch:
• Via TFTP or SFTP download. This procedure uses a TFTP or SFTP server connected to the
network and downloads the firmware using the TFTP or SFTP protocol. For details on how to
perform a TFTP or SFTP download using the copy command, refer to “Downloading from a
TFTP or SFTP Server” on page 6-2. For information on setting TFTP timeout and retry
parameters, refer to “Setting TFTP Parameters” on page 6-4.
• Via the serial (console) port. This procedure is an out-of-band operation that copies the
firmware through the serial port to the switch using an XMODEM transfer. It should be used
in cases when you cannot connect to the switch to perform the in-band copy download
procedure via TFTP. Serial console download has been successfully tested with the following
applications which support XMODEM transfer:
–HyperTerminal
–Tera Term Pro
Any other terminal applications may work but are not explicitly supported.
Refer to “Downloading Firmware via the Serial Port” on page 1-10 for instructions.
The stackable and standalone fixed switches allow you to download and store dual images. The
backup image can be downloaded and selected as the startup image by using the commands
described in this section.
For information about... Refer to page...
Managing the Firmware Image 6-1
Managing Switch Configuration and Files 6-4
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