xStack DES-3500 Series Layer 2 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual
Maintenance
TFTP Services
Multiple Image Services
Switch History
Ping Test
Save Changes
Reboot Services
Logout
TFTP Services
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) services allow the Switch's firmware to be upgraded by transferring a new firmware file
from a TFTP server to the Switch. A configuration file can also be loaded into the Switch from a TFTP server. Switch settings can
be saved to the TFTP server, and a history log can be uploaded from the Switch to the TFTP server.
Download Firmware from TFTP Server
To update the Switch's firmware, open the TFTP Services folder, located in the Maintenance folder, and click the Download
Firmware link:
The Switch can hold two firmware versions for the user, which can be specified in the Type field by clicking the Update radio
button and selecting the Image 1 or Image 2. To download or update firmware, configure the following fields and click Start.
Parameter
Description
Server IP
File Name
Type
Figure 9- 1. Download/Update Firmware from TFTP Server window
Enter the IP address of the server from which you wish to download firmware.
Specify the path and filename of the firmware on the Server.
Specify the purpose of the firmware:
Download: Clicking this radio button will specify a download to the Switch. This will be the
firmware that the Switch will immediately use.
Update: Clicking this radio button will save the firmware to the Switch's memory but not
configure the Switch for this firmware. The Switch may hold two firmware versions specified
as Section 1 and Section 2.
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