Loading Software Using Tftp Through Ethernet Port - Huawei Quidway S5600 Series Operation Manual

Operation Manual – System Maintenance and Debugging
Quidway S5600 Series Ethernet Switches-Release 1510
3. Set XMODEM protocol parameter
0. Return to boot menu
Enter your choice(0-3):
Step 2: Enter 3 in the above menu to download the host software using XMODEM.
The subsequent steps are the same as those for loading the BootROM software,
except that the system gives the prompt for host software loading instead of BootROM
loading.

1.2.3 Loading Software Using TFTP through Ethernet Port

I. Introduction to TFTP
TFTP, one protocol in TCP/IP protocol suite, is used for trivial file transfer between
client and server. It uses UDP to provide unreliable data stream transfer service.
II. Loading BootROM software
PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC
Figure 1-6 Local loading using TFTP
Step 1: As shown in Figure 1-6, connect the switch through an Ethernet port to the
TFTP server, and connect the switch through the Console port to the configuration PC.
Note:
You can use one PC as both the configuration device and the TFTP server.
Step2: Run the TFTP server program on the TFTP server, and specify the path of the
program to be downloaded.
Caution:
TFTP server program is not provided with the Quidway Series Ethernet Switches.
Step 3: Run the HyperTerminal program on the configuration PC. Start the switch. Then
enter the Boot Menu.
Switch Switch Switch Switch Switch Switch Switch Switch
Console port Console port Console port Console port Console port Console port Console port Console port
TFTP client TFTP client
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Chapter 1 BootROM and Host Software Loading
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TFTP server TFTP server