Appendices; Appendix A: Enabling Firmware Upgrades When The Boot Image Is Not In Flash - Avocent Advanced Console Server ACS 6000 Command Reference Manual

APP ENDICE S

Appendices

Appendix A: Enabling Firmware Upgrades When the Boot Image
is not in Flash
To enable firmware upgrades when the boot image is not in Flash:
1. Connect to the console of the console server as root.
CLI 2.0 (2007-10-04T08:11-0700)
--:- units cli->
2. Enter
shell
--:- units cli-> shell
WARNING: Improper use of shell commands could lead to data loss,
the deletion of important system files or other unexpected result.
Please double-check your syntax when typing shell commands.
[root@ACS6048-3131313131 ~]#
3. Enter
recover-flash.sh --factory_default --doformat
[root@ACS6048-3131313131 ~]# recover-flash.sh --factory_default
--doformat
[root@ACS6048-3131313131 ~]#
The Flash memory is formatted, and the version of firmware in memory is stored in Flash. The
command prompt reappears.
4. Enter
reboot
[root@ACS6048-3131313131 ~]# reboot
When the system reboot completes, the Web Manager supports firmware upgrades.
. A warning appears followed by the root prompt.
.
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