Download/Upload Menu - Cabletron Systems SmartSTACK STS16-20RM Installation And User Manual

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Download/Upload Menu

As enhancements are made to the switch, you may need to update the software that
is contained in the switch. Or you may wish to save the configuration, that is,
upload the configuration files. The files may be needed if the switch is replaced.
The flash memory in the base switch contains three distinct different parts:
1. Bootstrap
During the startup it will display
BootStrap Firmware v2.3, Copyright 1996-1998
on an attached terminal. The image will never need to be changed.
2. Boot
During startup it will display
Boot Firmware (Phase II) v2.3, Copyright 1996-1998
on an attached terminal. The image is included on the diskette in a file called
STS_230.bt
### is the version number. The boot code is upgraded from the TFTP or the
System Request menu.
3. Main code
During startup it will display
System Software Version 4.0.0, Copyright 1994-1999
on an attached terminal. The image is include on the diskette as Cabletron
version #.
Note! The switches currently support three types of uplinks that requires embedded
software:
•
ATM Uplink
•
HSTR Uplink
•
Fast Ethernet Uplink code
If you are using any of these modules, their software should be upgraded together
with the switch to make sure that they are running at the same level.
Also note that as long as the versions are upgraded, that is, going to a later version,
for example from 3.10.0 to 3.11.0, the configuration in the switch will be
SmartStack STS16-20RM/STS16-20FRM Token Ring Switches, P/N: 9032957-01 Switch Configuration