Installation Guide
QX-S5500G Series Ethernet Switches
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Option
Tasks
7. Skip current system
configuration
Start the switch without loading any configuration file.
This is a one-time operation and takes effect only for the first system boot
or reboot after you choose this option.
This option is available only if password recovery capability is enabled.
8. Set switch startup mode
Set the startup mode to fast startup mode or full startup mode.
0. Reboot
Reboot the switch.
Ctrl+F: Format file system
Format the current storage medium.
Ctrl+P: Change authentication for
console login
Skip the authentication for console login.
This is a one-time operation and takes effect only for the first system boot
or reboot after you choose this option.
This option is available only if password recovery capability is enabled.
Ctrl+R: Download image to
SDRAM and run
Download a system software image and start the switch with the image.
Ctrl+Z: Access EXTENDED
ASSISTANT MENU
Access the EXTENDED ASSISTANT MENU.
For options in the menu, see Table 6-5.
Table 6-5
EXTENDED ASSISTANT menu options
Option
Tasks
1. Display Memory
Display data in the memory.
2. Search Memory
Search the memory for a specific data segment.
0. Return to boot menu
Return to the extended Boot ROM menu.
6.5.5 Upgrading Comware images from the Boot menu
You can use the following methods to upgrade Comware images:
Using TFTP to upgrade software images through the Ethernet port
Using FTP to upgrade software images through the Ethernet port
Using XMODEM to upgrade software through the console port
I.
Using TFTP to upgrade software images through the Ethernet port
1) Enter
1
in the Boot menu to access the file transfer protocol submenu.
1. Set TFTP protocol parameters
2. Set FTP protocol parameters