Loading Software From An Ethernet Port Using Ftp - H3C S5510 Series Installation Manual

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H3C S5510 Series Ethernet Switches
Checking flash......done!
III. Loading host software
Follow these steps to download host software of the switch.
Step 1: Select <1> in the Boot Menu. The system displays the following information:
1. Set TFTP protocol parameter
2. Set FTP protocol parameter
3. Set XMODEM protocol parameter
0. Return to boot menu
Enter your choice(0-3):3
Select <1>. The subsequent steps are the same as those for loading Boot ROM, except
for the program to be downloaded in prompt messages.

5.2.4 Loading Software from an Ethernet Port Using FTP

I. Introduction to FTP
With an Ethernet port, you can also use the switch as the FTP server or client to
download or configuration files. The following subsections describe how to load
software by using the switch as the FTP client for example.
II. Loading Boot ROM
Note:
In the process of loading Boot ROM, the switch can only act as the FTP client.
Step 1: Select an Ethernet port on the switch for loading and connect it to the PC where
the file to be downloaded is stored. (You must know PC's IP address). Besides, connect
the Console port on the switch to an external PC. This PC can be the same one that
stores the file to be downloaded.
Step 2: Run the FTP Server program on the PC that is connected to the Ethernet port,
and specify the path for program loading.
Step 3: Run terminal emulation program on the PC connected to the Console port. Start
the switch, access the Boot Menu, and then enter the download protocol menu.
To download the Boot ROM program, enter <6> or <Ctrl + U> to access the menu for
Boot ROM downloading when the system displays: "Enter your choice(0-9):"
Bootrom update menu:
1. Set TFTP protocol parameter
2. Set FTP protocol parameter
Chapter 5 Loading Boot ROM and Host Software
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