Upgrading G250 Firmware Using The Cli; Cli Commands For Upgrading G250 Firmware - Avaya G250 Installation And Upgrade Manual

Upgrading the G250 firmware

Upgrading G250 firmware using the CLI

You can upgrade firmware using the CLI. You can perform the upgrade remotely via a modem
connection, but the upgrade files must first be downloaded to an FTP or TFTP server on the
LAN connected to the G250.
To upgrade G250 firmware using the CLI:
1. Prepare installation worksheets. See
2. Set up an FTP or TFTP server on the LAN connected to the G250. For information about
setting up a TFTP server, see
Note:
If you use an FTP server, the G250 prompts you for a username and password
Note:
when you enter a command to transfer a file. Also, when opening an FTP
connection to the S8300B, all anonymous FTP file transfers are restricted to the
/var/home/ftp/pub directory. Permission for anonymous FTP users to create files
in other directories is denied.
3. Download the firmware files to the FTP or TFTP server. See
files to a local TFTP server
S8300B Media Server
4. Connect to the G250 via modem or via the CON port on the front panel. For information
about connecting and enabling a modem for remote access, see
and enabling a modem for remote access
5. Run CLI commands. See

CLI Commands for upgrading G250 firmware

You can use one of the following commands to upload an upgrade file to the G250. For each of
these commands, include the full path of the file and the IP address of the FTP or TFTP host as
parameters. When you enter the command, the CLI prompts you for a username and password.
Use the copy ftp module command, followed by the module number of the module you
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want to upgrade, to upgrade the firmware on a media module from an FTP server.
Use the copy ftp SW_imageA command to upgrade the G250 firmware into Bank A
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from an FTP server.
Use the copy ftp SW_imageB command to upgrade the G250 firmware into Bank B
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from an FTP server.
Use the copy tftp module command, followed by the module number of the module
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you want to upgrade, to upgrade the firmware on a media module from a TFTP server.
84 Installation and Upgrade for the Avaya G250 Media Gateway
Preparing installation worksheets
Setting up a TFTP server
on page 88 or Installing firmware from the TFTP server on the
on page 89.
on page 51.
CLI Commands for upgrading G250 firmware
on page 86.
on page 87.
Downloading G250 firmware
Chapter 5: Connecting
on page 84.