
Basic Switch Configuration
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be flash:/boot.rom and flash:/config.rom.
The update method of the system image file and the boot file is the same. The switch
supplies the user with two modes of updating: 1. BootROM mode; 2. TFTP and FTP
update at Shell mode. This two update method will be explained in details in following two
sections.
2.5.2
BootROM Upgrade
There are two methods for BootROM upgrade: TFTP and FTP, which can be selected
at BootROM command settings.
Fig 2-2 Typical topology for switch upgrade in BootROM mode
The upgrade procedures are listed below:
Step 1:
As shown in the figure, a PC is used as the console for the switch. A console cable is used
to connect PC to the management port on the switch. The PC should have FTP/TFTP
server software installed and has the image file required for the upgrade.
Step 2:
Press ―ctrl+b‖ on switch boot up until the switch enters BootROM monitor mode. The
operation result is shown below:
[Boot]:
Step 3:
Under BootROM mode, run ―setconfig‖ to set the IP address and mask of the switch under
BootROM mode, server IP address and mask, and select TFTP or FTP upgrade. Suppose
cable
connection
Console cable
connection