Introduction To Loading Approaches; Boot Rom And Host Software Loading - 3Com 5500-EI PWR Install Manual

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Boot ROM and Host Software Loading

The configuration of auto power down on Ethernet interfaces is added. For the detailed configuration,
refer to Enabling Auto Power Down on an Ethernet
Traditionally, switch software is loaded through a serial port. This approach is slow, time-consuming and
cannot be used for remote loading. To resolve these problems, the TFTP and FTP modules are
introduced into the switch. With these modules, you can load/download software/files conveniently to
the switch through an Ethernet port.
This chapter introduces how to load the Boot ROM and host software to a switch locally and remotely.
When configuring the Boot ROM and host software loading, go to these sections for information you are
interested in:

Introduction to Loading Approaches

Local Boot ROM and Software Loading
Remote Boot ROM and Software Loading
Introduction to Loading Approaches
You can load software locally by using:
XModem through Console port
TFTP through Ethernet port
FTP through Ethernet port
You can load software remotely by using:
FTP
TFTP
The Boot ROM software version should be compatible with the host software version when you load the
Boot ROM and host software.
Port.
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