Upgrading From The Bootrom Interface; Introduction - 3Com 5500-EI PWR Getting Started Manual

Upgrading from the
Bootrom Interface

Introduction

3 As the file is downloading, start the XModem send file process with
terminal emulation software, such as Microsoft Hyperterminal.
When the file download is complete the message Download
successful! is displayed.
4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 for each of the remaining files.
This section describes how to upgrade your Switch from the Bootrom
Interface.
When the Switch is running the initial boot phase via the console, the
following prompt is displayed with a five second countdown timer:
Press CTRL-B to enter Boot Menu... 4
followed by a password prompt:
password:
1 Select Enter (the default is no password) to display the following boot
menu:
BOOT
1. Download application file to flash
2. Select application file to boot
3. Display all files in flash
4. Delete file from flash
5. Modify bootrom password
6. Enter bootrom upgrade menu
7. Skip current configuration file
8. Set bootrom password recovery
9. Set switch startup mode
0. Reboot
Enter your choice(0-9):
2 Enter the appropriate menu number to select a specific option.
Before upgrading the software to your Switch from the Bootrom
Interface it is important to check the contents of the flash to ensure that
there is enough space to download the new files.

Upgrading from the Bootrom Interface

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