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Restore the Configuration - TFTP Server Method
To restore a configuration file, you must open a TFTP server and disable the Windows firewall. If necessary,
use
Start the TFTP Server
The backup file must be located in the same directory that the TFTP server resides for this procedure to work.
1. Open the web user interface for the ES8508, open the Backup and Restore page under Basic Settings.
2. Select TFTP Server for the Restore Configuration, enter the IP
address of the TFTP server, enter the Backup File Name, and
click the Restore button.
3. Click Yes to the Confirm Dialog message.
4. Click Ok to the Success Message.
Note: Make sure that you enable your Windows firewall when you
have completed these tasks.
Firmware Upgrade
Use this section to update the ES8508 with the latest firmware. Comtrol provides the latest firmware on the
Comtrol
FTP
site. Updated firmware may include new features, bug fixes, or other software changes. Comtrol
Technical Support suggests you use the latest firmware before installing the ES8508 at a customer site.
Note: Optionally, you can use PortVision DX to upload the latest firmware. If you need to upload a new
version of the Bootloader, you must use PortVision DX. You cannot use the web user interface to upload
the Bootloader.
Firmware Upgrade Page
System Firmware
Version
System Firmware
Date
Firmware Upgrade
Note: The system is automatically rebooted after you finish upgrading firmware. You should alert the
attached users before updating the firmware that network interruption may occur.
RocketLinx ES8508 Series User Guide: 2000575 Rev. A
on Page 64 and
Disable the Windows Firewall
The firmware version on the ES8508.
You should check the version number after the switch reboots.
The build date of the firmware on the ES8508.
•
Local File (Windows XP) - see
•
TFTP Server (Window Server 2003 - Windows 8) - see
(TFTP Server)
on Page 69
Configuration Using the Web Interface
on Page 65.
Upgrading Firmware (Local File)
Restore the Configuration - TFTP Server Method - 67
on Page 68
Upgrading Firmware
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