Installation Manual
H3C S7500 Series Ethernet Switches
Chapter 7 Software Maintenance
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2. Set FTP protocol parameter
3. Set XMODEM protocol parameter
0. Return to boot menu
Enter your choice(0-3):3
You can select different protocols to load the host software.
The subsequent steps are the same as those for loading a Boot ROM, except for the
prompt information.
7.3 Loading Software Through Command Lines
7.3.1 Loading Using FTP
Run the FTP Server on a local PC. Ensure that you have configured the username and
password and set the correct file directory. Assume that the IP address of the PC is
10.10.110.1.
Log in to the switch through Telnet or the console port and send the host software to the
switch by using FTP.
Note:
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The S7500 series support dual image booting. That is, the S7500 series normally
boot with the main image (i.e. the primary file), but with the backup image (i.e. the
backup file) when errors occur to the primary one. Refer to section 7.5 “Booting the
Switch with Dual Images” on page 7-17 for details.
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The S7500 series also support the upgrade by using host software containing the
Boot ROM file. That is, you can upgrade the Boot ROM of all boards using such host
softwware. Refer to section 7.6 “Loading Host Software Containing the Boot ROM
File” on page 7-19 for details.
Assume that:
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The main boot file is SWITCH002.app.
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The host software running on the switch is SWITCH001.app.
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The Boot ROM program is SWITCHbtm.btm.
Follow these steps after logging in to the switch.
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Download the software to the switch using FTP.
<H3C> ftp 10.10.110.1
Trying ...
Press CTRL+K to abort
Connected.
220 WFTPD 2.0 service (by Texas Imperial Software) ready for new user