Cisco IPS-4255-K9 - Intrusion Protection Sys 4255 Installation Manual page 255

Chapter 12 Upgrading, Downgrading, and Installing System Images
Press Ctrl-R at the following prompt while the system is booting.
Step 3
Evaluating Run Options...
Note
Assuming IPS 4260-K9 Platform
2 Ethernet Interfaces detected
Cisco Systems ROMMON Version (1.0(11)1c) #26: Mon Mar 13 18:05:54 CST 2006
Platform IPS 4260-K9
Management0/0
Link is UP
MAC Address: 0004.23cc.6047
Use ? for help.
rommon #0>
If necessary, change the port used for the TFTP download.
Step 4
rommon #1> interface name
The port in use is listed just after the platform identification. In the example, port Management0/0 is
being used.
Note
Note
Specify an IP address for the local port on the IPS 4260.
Step 5
rommon> address ip_address
Note
Specify the TFTP server IP address.
Step 6
rommon> server ip_address
Specify the gateway IP address.
Step 7
rommon> gateway ip_address
Verify that you have access to the TFTP server by pinging it from the local Ethernet port.
Step 8
rommon> ping server_ip_address
rommon> ping server
Specify the path and filename on the TFTP file server from which you are downloading the image.
Step 9
rommon> file path/filename
OL-18504-01
You have five seconds to press Ctrl-R.
The default port used for TFTP downloads is Management0/0, which corresponds with the
command and control (MGMT) interface of the IPS 4260.
Ports Management0/0 (MGMT) and GigabitEthernet0/1 (GE 0/1) are labeled on the back of the
chassis.
Use the same IP address that is assigned to the IPS 4260.
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Installing System Images
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