3Com Switch 4210 9-Port, Configuration Manual

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B
OOT
ROM
AND
H
OST
S
OFTWARE
L
OADING
Traditionally, switch software is loaded through a serial port. This approach is slow,
time-consuming and cannot be used for remote loading. To resolve these
problems, the TFTP and FTP modules are introduced into the switch. With these
modules, you can load/download software/files conveniently to the switch
through an Ethernet port.
This chapter introduces how to load the Boot ROM and host software to a switch
locally and remotely.
Introduction to
Loading Approaches
You can load software locally by using:
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XModem through Console port
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TFTP through Ethernet port
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FTP through Ethernet port
You can load software remotely by using:
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FTP
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TFTP
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The Boot ROM software version should be compatible with the host software
version when you load the Boot ROM and host software.
Local Boot ROM and
Software Loading
If your terminal is directly connected to the Console port of the switch, you can
load the Boot ROM and host software locally.
Before loading the software, make sure that your terminal is correctly connected
to the switch.
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The loading process of the Boot ROM software is the same as that of the host
software, except that during the former process, you should press "6" or <Ctrl+U>
and <Enter> after entering the BOOT menu and the system gives different
prompts. The following text mainly describes the Boot ROM loading process.
BOOT Menu
Starting......
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