Enterasys Matrix E6 5G102-06-G, User Manual

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Downloading a Software Upgrade
11-6 Configuring and Monitoring the Switch
11.9.1 Downloading via the Serial Port
A serial download is the easiest method to upgrade the switch software, requiring the least amount
of equipment and configuration.
To download switch software via the serial port, proceed as follows:
1. With the console port connected, reset the switch by powering the switch off and then on.
2. After the power-on hardware and software tests are complete, the system initialization screen
displays the following message:
(D)ownload System Image or (S)tart Application: [S]
3. Press “D” to download system firmware. The following message displays:
Select the Firmware Type to Download (1)Runtime (2)POST
(3)Mainboard [1]:
4. Select “1” to download the agent software. The following messages display:
Your Selection: Runtime Code
Download code to FlashROM address 0x02880000
Change Baud Rate to 57600 and Press <ENTER> to Download.
5. Change your baud rate to 57600 bps and press ENTER. Send the file using the XMODEM
protocol from your computer application (the procedure varies depending upon the application
used).
6. When the XMODEM procedure finishes, the following messages are displayed:
XModem Download to DRAM buffer area 0x00200000: ... SUCCESS !
Verifying image in DRAM download buffer 0x00200000... SUCCESS !
Update FlashROM Image at 0x02880000 ... SUCCESS !
(D)ownload another Image or (S)tart Application: [S] s
Change Baud Rate to 9600 and Press <ENTER>.
7. Press “S” to start the user interface, change your baud rate back to 9600 bps and press ENTER.
The user interface logon screen will then display.