Overview; Downloading Switch Software - HP ProCurve Management And Configuration Manual

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Overview

This appendix explains how you can download new switch software, upload
or download switch configuration files and software images, and upload
command files for configuring Access Control Lists (ACLs). It contains the
following information:
■ Downloading switch software (begins on this page)
Copying software images (page A-23)
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Transferring switch configurations (begins on page A-25)
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■ Uploading ACL command files (begins on page A-30)
■ Copying diagnostic data (begins on page A-33)
The switch supports several methods for transferring files to and from a
physically connected device, or via the network. Beginning with software
release K_12_XX or later, copy commands that used either tftp or xmodem, now
include an additional option for usb as a source or destination for file transfers
(see appropriate sections for command syntax and operations).

Downloading Switch Software

ProCurve periodically provides switch software updates through the
ProCurve Networking web site. For more information, refer to the support
and warranty booklet shipped with the switch, or visit www.procurve.com and
click on software updates. After you acquire a new software version, you can
use one of the following methods for downloading software to the switch:
Software Download Feature
TFTP
Xmodem
USB
Switch-to-Switch
Software Update Manager in PCM+
This manual uses the terms switch software and software image to refer to
the downloadable software files the switch uses to operate its networking
features. Other terms sometimes include Operating System, or OS.
Default Menu CLI
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Refer to the documentation provided with PCM+.
File Transfers
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