Loading Software Using Tftp Through Ethernet Port - H3C LS-3100-16TP-EI-H3-A-O Installation Manual

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H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches
The subsequent steps are the same as those for loading the Boot ROM software,
except that the system gives the prompt for host software loading instead of Boot ROM
loading.

5.2.3 Loading Software Using TFTP Through Ethernet Port

I. Introduction to TFTP
TFTP, one protocol in TCP/IP protocol suite, is used for trivial file transfer between
client and server. It uses UDP to provide unreliable data stream transfer service.
II. Loading Boot ROM software
PC
Figure 5-6 Local loading using TFTP
Step 1: As shown in Figure 5-6, connect the switch through an Ethernet port to the
TFTP server, and connect the switch through the console port to the configuration PC.
Note:
You can use one PC as both configuration device and TFTP server.
Step 2: Run the TFTP server program on the TFTP server, and specify the path of the
program to be loaded.
Caution:
TFTP server program is not provided with the H3C Series Switches.
Step 3: Run the terminal emulation program on the configuration PC. Start the switch.
Then enter the Boot Menu.
At the prompt "Enter your choice (0-9):" in the Boot Menu, press <6> or <Ctrl+U>, and
then press <Enter> to enter the BootROM update menu shown below:
Bootrom update menu:
1. Set TFTP protocol parameter
Switch
Console port Ethernet port
TFTP Client
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Chapter 5 Boot ROM and Host Software Loading
TFTP Server