Upgrade Using Boot Loader
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Upgrade Using Boot Loader
To upgrade the Quantum Spark Appliance using U-boot (boot loader):
Note - In 1570 / 1590, Bootloader is supported only through the DMZ port and is not available through the
LAN ports.
1. Connect to the appliance with a console connection (use the serial console connection on the back
panel of the appliance), boot the appliance and press
CTRL+C
. The Gaia Embedded Boot Menu is
shown.
2. Press
5
to select
Install/Update Image/Boot-Loader from Network
.
3. You are asked if you want to load the image manually from a TFTP server, or if you want to use
automatic mode with a bootp server.
4. If you select manual mode, you are asked to fill in the IP of the Quantum Spark Appliance, the IP of
the TFTP server, and the image name.
5. If you select automatic mode, the procedure starts automatically to search for the bootp server.
6. While in menu mode, press
CTRL+C
again to return to the Boot Loader menu.
During the upgrade, the Power LED blinks blue to show progress. This takes up to a minute.
When the upgrade is successfully completed, the Power LED is solid blue, and the appliance waits for
you to press a key. Error in the upgrade process is indicated if the Power LED is red.