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IPLink Software Configuration Guide
6 • System image handling
newly loaded application image if it is valid. If it is not valid, the bootstrap still uses the application image
which existed prior to doing a software upgrade.
If the application image is valid, it is started and IPLink software is brought into operation module by module.
During this system initialization phase (when the message Press reset button to restore factory defaults... appears
on the console screen), the status of the reset button on the back panel of the IPLink is checked. If the button
has been pressed, the factory configuration is loaded into the volatile memory and is used to parameterize the
IPLink software. If the button has not been pressed, the startup configuration is loaded into the volatile mem-
ory and is used to parameterize the IPLink software.
Bootloader
Recall that the bootloader ensures that basic operations, network access, and downloads are possible in case of
interrupted or corrupted application image downloads. The IPLink Series comes with the RedBoot Bootloader.
It offers new features such as console access to the Bootloader and the capability for downloading application
images (e.g. IPLink software) via the serial link of the console.
Start Bootloader
To start the Bootloader, reload the system and press <ctrl>-<c> (when the message Press ^C to abort boot
script,... appears on the console screen). The follow prompt will be displayed:
RedBoot>
Type
help
to display an overview of the available commands.
Note
If the cursor keys (up, down, left, right) are not working, use <ctrl>-<n> (for
up) and <ctrl>-<p> (for down) instead. Commands can be abbreviated as
long as they do not become ambiguous.