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NOTE: For details on how switch memory operates, including primary and secondary flash, see “Switch Memory and Configuration” in the Basic Operation Guide for your switch.
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TFTP: Copying a software image to a remote host (CLI)
Syntax:
copy flash tftp <ip-addr> <filename>
Copies the primary flash image to a TFTP server.
Example:
To copy the primary flash to a TFTP server having an IP address of 10.28.227.105:
HP Switch# copy flash tftp 10.28.227.105 k0800.swi
where k0800.swi is the filename given to the flash image being copied.
Xmodem: Copying a software image from the switch to a serially connected PC or UNIX workstation (CLI)
To use this method, the switch must be connected via the serial port to a PC or UNIX workstation.
Syntax:
copy flash xmodem [<pc] | unix>
Uses Xmodem to copy a designated configuration file from the switch to a PC or UNIX workstation.
Example:
To copy the primary flash image to a serially connected PC:
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Execute the following command:
HP Switch# copy xmodem flash
Press 'Enter' and start XMODEM on your host...
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After you see the above prompt, press [Enter].
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Execute the terminal emulator commands to begin the file transfer.
USB: Copying a software image to a USB device (CLI)
To use this method, a USB flash memory device must be connected to the switch's USB port.
Syntax:
copy flash usb <filename>
Uses the USB port to copy the primary flash image from the switch to a USB flash memory device.
Example:
To copy the primary image to a USB flash drive:
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Insert a USB device into the switch's USB port.
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Execute the following command:
HP Switch# copy flash usb k0800.swi
where k0800.swi is the name given to the primary flash image that is copied from the switch to the USB device.
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