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Configuration Booting From a Network TFTP Server
SR1001 Installation Guide
Version 8.3.5
Booting From a Network TFTP Server
In the rare and unlikely situation where a software version upgrade fails, a network boot may
be performed as described in the following procedure.
1 Assume that the new T1000.Z download failed when the following command was issued:
This command line is appropriate when the new upgrade T1000.Z file resides on a tftp server
host with IP address 192.168.10.1, in a directory named software/router.
Upon a download failure (and corruption or deletion of the T1000.Z file in Flash), the SR1001
may not be able to boot.
2 Make note of which Ethernet interface (0 or 1) connects the Secure Router to the tftp
server host.
3 Connect a terminal or terminal emulator to the console port of the Secure Router using
the cable supplied. Configure the terminal for 9600 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity,
and XON/XOFF flow control.
4 Power cycle the SR1001.
5 Press and hold the Enter (Return) key while the Secure Router boots (usually 10-15
seconds).
6 The following (or similar) text is output to the terminal:
7 Ty p e c, and press the Enter key.
NOTE: At any point in this procedure, online help can be accessed by typing ? and pressing the Enter
key.
8 If Ethernet 0 is connected to the tftp server host, change fl0 (flash boot) to lnPci0.
The following text is output to the terminal:
Router> file/download 192.168.10.1 software/router/T1000.Z
Copyright (c) ...
Copyright (c) ...
CPU: Nortel
Variation: 8.3.2
RSP Version 1.1/2
Creation date Sep 8, 2000, 19:14:24
Press any key to stop auto-boot....
1
[Nortel Boot. reboot in 1 minute if CR not pressed]:
[Nortel Boot]:
[Nortel Boot]:
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[Nortel Boot]:
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