Managing The Software Image; Creating Alternate Software Image Files; Bootrom Upgrade Choices - Enterasys Security Router X-PeditionTM User Manual

Managing the Software Image

The XSR can store more than one software image in Flash.

Creating Alternate Software Image Files

The XSR can create multiple software images, a useful option if you want to quickly select an
alternate image. For example, you can create two software image files:
xsr1805_b.fls
Begin the process by issuing the
the name of your software file. Enter:
The boot-config
changing the file name inside
XSR1805_b.fls:
Note: If the boot from Flash fails for any reason, the XSR will attempt to copy the specified software
file from the network based on the setting in Bootrom mode. Refer to the following section for details.

BootRom Upgrade Choices

Upgrading from Version 2.xx to 3.xx code on the XSR 1800 Series
Because the XSR does not recognize the 3.x format, you cannot use the Bootrom Monitor Mode
commands bu
using the following procedure:
1. With Bootrom version 2.x still installed, first upgrade the firmware image to Release 6.0 in the
usual manner by copying the
2. Copy Bootrom version 3.x to the
3. Enter the following command from the CLI:
the current sub-release number. The XSR will automatically reboot and be operable.
Upgrading from Version 1.xx to 2.xx code on the XSR 1800 Series
There are two methods available to upgrade your Bootrom. If you use the Bootrom Update Utility,
you will need the
to perform a Bootrom upgrade, refer to
If not using the Bootrom Update Utility, you must perform a two-step procedure to upgrade from
1.xx to 2.xx Bootrom versions due to a file format change and will need the
and bootromX_xx1.fls
Pre-upgrade Procedures
XSR firmware upgrades are infrequent but if you do so using Bootrom mode, you must:
• Make a DB-9 null modem serial link to a terminal (HyperTerminal, Procomm, et al.) with 9600
bps, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.
• Make an Ethernet connection at the first network interface (located next to the power switch).
• Connect to the FTP (default) or TFTP server on a host PC running with a known user and
password. Be sure you can access the latest Bootrom binary file on the host computer, e.g.,
bootrom1_21.fls
.
boot system
file contains the file name -
boot-config
and bU to upgrade the Bootrom from version 2.x. You must upgrade from the CLI
xsr1800.fls
updateBootrom.fls
files. For details, see
.
command to create a
boot system XSR1805_b.fls
XSR1805_a.fls
, you will boot from the alternate software file in Flash,
Flash:
file to the
Flash: directory.
bootrom update btXSR1800_3_x.fls
and bootromX_xx.fls
"Using the Bootrom Update Utility"
"Local Bootrom Upgrade"
Utilizing the Command Line Interface
XSR1805_a.fls
boot-config
file containing
- used by the autoboot process. By
directory and rebooting.
files. For details on using these files
on page 2-30.
bootrom_uncmp.fls
on page 2-32.
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and
where x is