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Firmware & Boot Code
The Upgrade/Backup Firmware process can be used to upgrade or backup the firmware image
and/or boot code.
The following methods for transferring files are supported:
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HTTP/HTTPS that uses the facilities provided by the browser
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TFTP that requires a TFTP server
There are two firmware images stored on the device. One of the images is identified as the active
image and other image is identified as the inactive image.
When you upgrade the firmware, the new image always replaces the image identified as the
inactive image.
Even after uploading new firmware on the device, the device continues to boot by using the active
image (the old version) until you change the status of the new image to be the active image by
using the procedure in the Active Firmware Image section. Then boot the device.
To upgrade or backup a software image:
1. Click
Maintenance > File Management > Firmware & Boot Code
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2. Select the Transfer Method.
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If you selected TFTP, go to STEP 3.
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If you selected HTTP/HTTPS, go to STEP 4.
3. If you selected via TFTP, enter the parameters as described in this step. Otherwise, skip to
STEP 4.
Select one of the following options for Command:
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Upgrade—Specifies that the file type on the device is to be replaced with a new
version of that file type located on a TFTP server.
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Backup—Specifies that a copy of the file type is to be saved to a file on another
device.
Enter the following fields:
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File Type—Select the destination file type:
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Firmware—The program that controls the operations and functionality of the
device. More commonly referred to as the image.