Installation Manual
Quidway S3526 Ethernet Switch
Chapter 6 BootROM and Host Software Loading
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0. Return to boot menu
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Enter your choice(0-3):3
The subsequent steps and those of loading BootROM are the same, except of the
prompt messages.
6.2.3 Loading Software from Ethernet Port Using TFTP
I. Introduction to TFTP
Trivial File Transfer Protocol is a TCP/IP protocol used for file transmission between
clients and servers. It uses UDP to provide unreliable data stream transfer service.
II. Loading BootROM
Step 1: Select an Ethernet port on the switch for loading and connect it to the PC storing
the files to be downloaded. (You should know PC’s IP address). Besides, connect the
switch to an external PC via Console port. This PC can be the same one storing the
files to be downloaded.
Step 2: Run the TFTP Server program on the PC connected to the Ethernet port, and
specify the path for program loading.
Caution:
TFTP Server program is not provided with the Quidway Series Switches.
Step 3: Run terminal emulation program on the PC that is connected to the Console
port. Start the switch, access Boot Menu, and then enter download protocol menu.
To download the BootROM program, press <Ctrl + U> to access the menu for
BootROM downloading when the system displays: “Enter your choice(0-5):”
Enter your choice(0-5):
Please set bootrom download protocol parameter:
1. Set TFTP protocol parameter
2. Set FTP protocol parameter
3. Set XMODEM protocol parameter
0. Return to boot menu