Cabletron Systems SmartSwitch 6500, Reference Manual

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Boot Load Commands
3 BOOT LOAD COMMANDS
This chapter describes the low-level boot load commands. Boot load commands are used for setting switch start-up
behavior and for performing software downloads. Use the boot load commands to:
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Set which copy of the boot load software is the default copy
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Clear all configurations stored within the flash file system
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Check boot load software version numbers
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Load switch software upgrades
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Set whether power on system tests (POST) are run by default
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For detailed information on using the boot load Commands, see your product’s
SmartSwitch User Guide.
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The commands described in this section are intended to be used only for loading
upgrade software or to reinstall software that has become corrupt.
Accessing the Boot Load Commands
Boot load commands are executed from the boot load prompt. The boot load prompt is not part of the switch console,
and is accessible only after a reboot and before the switch software is loaded. Perform the following steps to gain access
to the boot load prompt:
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Connect a terminal (or PC running terminal emulation software) to the RJ-45 terminal port on the
front of the SmartSwitch 6500.
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Login as administrator.
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Enter the
reboot
command from the terminal.
T•
Wait for the following message to appear:
Press any key to exit to boot load prompt.
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Before the countdown reaches zero, press a key to access the boot load prompt. Notice that the boot
load prompt (
=>
) differs from the prompt used in the switch console.