Getting Started
Performing Common Configuration Tasks
ESW 500 Series Switches Administration Guide
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STEP 1
Ensure the PC has IP connectivity to the ESW 500 series switch.
STEP 2
The switch can be upgraded through the TFTP or HTTP protocol. If you choose to
use TFTP, the PC needs to have a TFTP server running on it. A free TFTP server
can be downloaded from:
http://www.solarwinds.com/downloads/index.aspx
STEP 3
Download the latest ESW 500 series software file from:
www.cisco.com/go/esw500help
If you choose to use TFTP, make sure it is stored in the root directory of the TFTP
server running on your PC.
STEP 4
Download the software image from the PC to the ESW 500 series switch. Click on
Maintenance > File Management > Software Upgrade. The
Software Upgrade
page opens.
Software Upgrade Page
STEP 5
For TFTP: Enter the PC IP address in the
TFTP Server
field, the exact filename for
the image in
Source File
field, then click Apply. The
Software Upgrade
page
shows the progress of the download.