Booting From a Network TFTP Server
In the rare and unlikely situation where a software version upgrade fails, a network boot may
be performed as described in the following procedure.
1
Assume that the new T1000.Z download failed when the following command was issued:
This command line is appropriate when the new upgrade T1000.Z file resides on a tftp server
host with IP address 192.168.10.1, in a directory named
software/router
.
Upon a download failure (and corruption or deletion of the T1000.Z file in Flash), the
OmniAccess 601, OmniAccess 602, and OmniAccess 604 router may not be able to boot.
2
Make note of which Ethernet interface (0 or 1) connects the system to the tftp server
host.
3
Connect a terminal or terminal emulator to the console port of the Alcatel system using
the cable supplied. Configure the terminal for 9600 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity,
and XON/XOFF flow control.
4
Power cycle the OmniAccess 601, OmniAccess 602, and OmniAccess 604.
5
Press and hold the
Enter
(Return) key while the system boots (usually 10-15 seconds).
6
The following (or similar) text is output to the terminal:
7
Type
c
, and press the
Enter
key.
NOTE:
At any point in this procedure, online help can be accessed by typing
?
and pressing the
Enter
key.
8
If Ethernet 0 is connected to the tftp server host, change fl0 (flash boot) to lnPci0.
The following text is output to the terminal:
Router> file/download 192.168.10.1 software/router/T1000.Z
Copyright (c) ...
Copyright (c) ...
CPU: Alcatel
Variation: 8.3.2
RSP Version 1.1/2
Creation date Sep 8, 2000, 19:14:24
Press any key to stop auto-boot....
1
[Alcatel Boot. reboot in 1 minute if CR not pressed]:
[Alcatel Boot]:
[Alcatel Boot]:
.
.
.
[Alcatel Boot]:
