File Management; Dual Image Configuration - NETGEAR GS752TP Software Administration Manual

3. In the Select File field, enter the name of the file that you want to download or click Browse
to open a file upload window to locate the file.
4. Click the APPLY button to initiate the file download.
Note: After a file transfer is started, wait until the screen refreshes. When
the screen refreshes, the Select File option is blanked out. This
indicates that the file transfer is done.

File Management

The system maintains two versions of the switch software in permanent storage. One image
is the active image, and the second image is the backup image. The active image is loaded
during subsequent switch restarts. This feature reduces switch down time when upgrading or
downgrading the switch software.
The File Management menu contains links that provide access to the features described in
the following sections:
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Dual Image Configuration

• Dual Image Status
Dual Image Configuration
The system running a legacy software version ignores (does not load) a configuration file
created by the newer software version. When a configuration file created by the newer
software version is discovered by the system running an older version of the software, the
system displays an appropriate warning to the user.
Use the Dual Image Configuration screen to set the boot image, or configure an image
description.
To configure Dual Image settings:
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1. Select Maintenance > File Management > Dual Image > Dual Image Configuration.
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