Installation Manual
H3C S5100-SI/EI Series Ethernet Switches
Chapter 5 Boot ROM and Host Software Loading
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Chapter 5 Boot ROM and Host Software Loading
Traditionally, the loading of switch software is accomplished through the serial port.
This approach is slow, inconvenient, and cannot be used for remote real-time loading.
To solve these problems, the TFTP and FTP modules are introduced into the switch.
With these modules, the software and files can be loaded through Ethernet port
conveniently.
This chapter introduces how to load The Boot ROM and host software into a switch
locally and how to do this remotely.
5.1 Introduction to Loading Modes
You can load the software locally by using:
z
XModem through console port
z
TFTP through Ethernet port
z
FTP through Ethernet port
You can load the software remotely by using:
z
FTP
z
TFTP
Note:
The Boot ROM software version should match the host software version when you load
the Boot ROM and host software.
5.2 Local Software Loading
If your terminal is directly connected to the switch, you can load The Boot ROM and
host software locally.
Before loading the software, make sure that your terminal is correctly connected to the
switch to insure successful software loading.
