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The software download occurs automatically without user intervention. This
process deletes the contents of the flash memory and replaces it with the
desired software image. Do not interrupt the download. Depending on
network conditions, this process make take up to 10 minutes.
When the download is complete, the switch automatically resets unless you
used the no-reset parameter. The software image initiates a self-test
and returns a message when the process is complete. An example of this
message is illustrated in
Software download message output
Download Image [/]
Saving Image [-]
Finishing Upgrading Image
During the download, the switch is not operational.
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Parameter
diag <image name>
poe_module_image
<image name>
no-reset
usb
The image, image-if-newer, diag, and poe_module_image
parameters are mutually exclusive; you can execute only one at a time.
The address <ip> and usb parameters are mutually exclusive; you can
execute only one at a time.
Press Enter.
"Software download message output" (page
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Description
The name of the diagnostic image to be
downloaded from the TFTP server.
The name of the Power over Ethernet module
image to be downloaded from the TFTP
server. This option is available only for 4500
Series switches that support Power Over
Ethernet.
This parameter forces the switch to not reset
after the software download is complete.
In the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500
Series switch, this parameter specifies that
the software download is performed using
a USB Mass Storage Device and the front
panel USB port.
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