Connected Host; Operating Notes For Multiple Configuration Files; Automatic Configuration Update With Dhcp Option 66 - HP PROCURVE 2520 Management And Configuration Manual

Xmodem: Copying a Configuration from a Serially

Connected Host

Syntax:

Operating Notes for Multiple Configuration Files

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Automatic Configuration Update with
DHCP Option 66
ProCurve switches are initially booted up with the factory-shipped configura­
tion file. This feature provides a way to automatically download a different
configuration file from a TFTP server using DHCP Option 66. The prerequisites
for this to function correctly are:
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C a u t i o n
This feature must use configuration files generated on the switch to function
correctly. If you use configuration files that were not generated on the switch,
and then enable this feature, the switch may reboot continuously.
copy xmodem config < dest-file > < pc | unix >
This is an addition to the copy xmodem command options. Use
this command to download a configuration file from an
Xmodem host to the switch.
For more on using Xmodem to copy a file from a serially
connected host, refer to "Xmodem: Copying a Configuration
File from a Serially Connected PC or UNIX Workstation" on
page A-26.
SFTP/SCP: The configuration files are available for sftp/scp transfer as
/cfg/< filename >.
One or more DHCP servers with Option 66 are enabled
One or more TFTP servers has the desired configuration file.
Switch Memory and Configuration

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