Upgrade Using Boot Loader
R81.10.X Quantum Spark 1500, 1600, 1800, 1900, 2000 Appliances Locally Managed Administration Guide|450
Upgrade Using Boot Loader
To upgrade the Quantum Spark Appliance using U-boot (boot loader):
Note - In 1570 / 1590, Bootloader is supported only through the DMZ port and is not
available through the LAN ports.
1. Connect to the console port on the appliance with (use the serial console connection on
the back panel of the appliance).
2. Reboot the appliance.
3. During boot, when the applicable message appears, press CTRL+C.
The Gaia Embedded Boot Menu appears:
Welcome to Gaia Embedded Boot Menu:
1. Start in normal Mode
2. Start in debug Mode
3. Start in maintenance Mode
4. Restore to Factory Defaults (local)
5. Install/Update Image/Boot-Loader from Network
6. Restart Boot-Loader
7. Run Hardware diagnostics
8. Install DSL Firmware/Upload preset configuration file
Please enter your selection (press ENTER to finish):
4. Press 5 to select the option Install/Update Image/Boot-Loader from Network.
5. You are asked if you want to load the image manually from a TFTP server, or if you want
to use automatic mode with a BOOTP server.
6. If you select manual mode, you are asked to fill in the IP of the Quantum Spark
Appliance, the IP of the TFTP server, and the image name.
7. If you select automatic mode, the procedure starts automatically to search for the
BOOTP server.
8. While in the menu mode, press CTRL+C again to return to the Boot Loader menu.
During the upgrade, the Power LED blinks blue to show progress. This takes up to a
minute.
When the upgrade is successfully completed, the Power LED is solid blue, and the
appliance waits for you to press a key. Error in the upgrade process is indicated if the
Power LED is red.
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