Downloading Software Images Using Kermit (Unix Procedure) - Cisco WS-X6066-SLB-APC - Content Switching Module Software Manual

Chapter 25 Working with System Software Images
When prompted, confirm the download.
Step 6
Enter the escape sequence Ctrl-]-c by holding down the Ctrl key while you press ], and then press c.
Step 7
At the Kermit> prompt, enter the send filename command to send the file to the switch.
Step 8
The switch downloads the image file, erases the Flash memory on the supervisor engine or the
appropriate module, and reprograms the Flash memory with the downloaded Flash code.
Note
When the Kermit> prompt reappears, enter the connect command to return to the switch Console>
Step 9
prompt. You will see status information as the switch erases and reprograms the Flash memory.
Note
Reset the switch using the reset system command.
Step 10
Step 11 When the switch reboots, enter the show version [mod] command to check the version of the code on
the switch.
For an example that shows a complete serial download procedure using Kermit on a PC, see the
Note
Serial Download Procedure Example" section on page

Downloading Software Images Using Kermit (UNIX Procedure)

This procedure applies to UNIX serial downloads only. For information on performing a serial
Note
download on a PC, see the
on page
Use this procedure to perform a serial download of a software image over the supervisor engine console
port.
To copy the software to the workstation, log in as root, and perform these steps:
Copy the software image file to your home directory.
Step 1
Step 2 At the UNIX command prompt, start Kermit by entering the kermit command (make sure the directory
where Kermit is installed is included in the $PATH environment variable on the workstation).
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The switch remains operational while the image downloads.
If you enter the connect command more than two minutes after the Kermit> prompt
reappears, you might see only a Console> prompt instead of the status information about
erasing and programming Flash code.
"Downloading Software Images Using Kermit (PC Procedure)" section
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Before continuing, ensure that the line speed is correct and that you have selected the proper
serial line, as described in the
page 25-16.
Catalyst 6000 Family Software Configuration Guide—Releases 6.3 and 6.4
Downloading Software Images Over a Serial Connection on the Console Port
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"Preparing to Download an Image Using Kermit" section on
"PC
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