FORE Systems ES-2810 Ethernet Switch User's Manual
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Console Port Use and Troubleshooting
Console Port Use and
Troubleshooting
7.2.5 Restoring Software
The switch software may be restored/downloaded from a TFTP server, if the current software
in flash memory has been corrupted. The TFTP and BOOTP commands may both be used to
accomplish this. For the TFTP command an external TFTP server with the software must be
present on the network. For the BOOTP command a BOOTP/TFTP server (often referred to as
a boot server) must be present.
7.2.6 Upgrading Software
If working switch software needs to be upgraded, FORE recommends using the Software
Upgrade Wizard in FORE Stack View rather than the maintenance mode commands. This is
easier and the existing configuration is retained.
7.2.7 Switch Configuration
The configuration information for the switch is stored in two files residing in flash memory.
The two files are named after the MAC address of the switch:
• ixxxxxxx.p contains all the basic configuration parameters
• dxxxxxxx.nvp contains the VLAN policy database.
7.2.8 Backing up the Configuration
The two configuration files may be backed up using a TFTP client on an external machine (e.g.
MS Windows*, Unix* or other). Please follow the documentation for the TFTP client applica-
tion for further instructions. However, it is recommended that you use FORE Stack View for
doing backup of the configurations.
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