Router Maintenance; Software Maintenance - 3Com 3C13701 Installation Manual

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Software
Maintenance
Introduction
R M
OUTER
The Router manages three types of files:
Boot ROM image file used for booting the application at boot
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Application image file (main software)
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Configuration file
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Software maintenance mainly involves these three types of files, including:
Upgrading application and Boot ROM image through XMODEM
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Upgrading the application image through TFTP
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Uploading/downloading the application image and configuration file through FTP
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3Com 5000 Routers are loaded initially. You may need to upgrade it and its
corresponding Boot ROM image to accommodate new product features.
Examine the current version of the application and Boot ROM program before software
upgrade. For the association between the version and Boot ROM image, see the
corresponding Release Notes.
AINTENANCE