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CHAPTER 4
Configuration
Upgrading System Software
Installation Guide: 601, 602, and 604 Routers
Upgrading System Software
The Alcatel command line interface (CLI) provides commands that allow you to upgrade the
OmniAccess 601, OmniAccess 602, and OmniAccess 604 router with new software. Every
system is furnished with a software image file (T1000.Z) and a boot image file (T1000.bin).
Using the TFTP protocol, the latest versions of these files can be loaded onto a Alcatel router
from any accessible TFTP server.
A software upgrade consists of two files: T1000.Z and T1000.bin. The .Z file is the operating
system for the Alcatel system; the .bin file contains the downloadable boot images.
NOTE:
Alcatel systems do not support two simultaneous downloads.
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Command Reference Guide
(domestic or international products)
for
specific command parameters, options, and context.
Before Downloading the T1000.Z File
If you must issue the file/
download
command, do so only when the source of the download
file is currently answering a ping command and there is no immediate concern about
unscheduled power outages. This situation is a cause for concern because a problem can arise
when there is insufficient Flash space to hold a backup copy of the downloaded T1000.Z file.
When this occurs, the system prompts for approval to continue. However, if power fails or
there are network problems during the file download, the system may not be able to boot
from flash because the file may be incomplete or corrupt. If this occurs, you can boot using
FTP. Refer to Booting From a Network TFTP Server on page 44 for this procedure.
