Downloading to primary flash using Xmodem (Menu)
The menu interface accesses only the primary flash.
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From the console Main Menu, select
7. Download OS
- Press [E] (for Edit).
- Use the Space bar to select XMODEM in the Method field.
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Press
[Enter], then
[X] (for
eXecute) to begin the software download.
The following message appears:
Press enter and then initiate Xmodem transfer from the attached computer.....
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Press
[Enter] and then execute the terminal emulator commands to begin Xmodem binary transfer.
For example, using HyperTerminal:
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Click on Transfer, then Send File.
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Enter the file path and name in the Filename field.
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In the Protocol field, select Xmodem.
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Click on the [Send] button.
The download then commences. It can take several minutes, depending on the baud rate set in the switch and in your terminal emulator.
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After the primary flash memory has been updated with the new software, you must reboot the switch to implement the newly downloaded software. Return to the Main Menu and press
[6] (for
Reboot Switch). You then see the following prompt:
Continue reboot of system? : No
Press the space bar once to change No to Yes, then press [Enter] to begin the reboot.
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To confirm that the software downloaded correctly:
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From the Main Menu, select
1. Status and Counters
1. General System Information
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Check the Firmware revision line.
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