Software Download; Erase Flash File; Erasing The Device Configuration - Dell PowerConnect 5324 User Manual

The following sections describe the available Startup menu options.
NOTE:
When selecting an option form the Startup menu, time out must be taken into account: if no
selection is made within 35 seconds (default), the device times out. This default value can be changed
through CLI.

Software Download

The software download procedure is performed when a new version must be downloaded to replace
the corrupted files, update or upgrade the system software. To download software from the Startup
menu:
1
From the Startup menu, press [1] . The following prompt appears:
Downloading code using XMODEM
2
When using the HyperTerminal, click Transfer on the HyperTerminal Menu Bar.
3
In the Filename field, enter the file path for the file to be downloaded.
4
Ensure that the Xmodem protocol is selected in the Protocol field.
5
Press Send. The software is downloaded.
NOTE:
After software download, the device reboots automatically.
NOTE:
The length of time taken by the download varies according to the tool used.

Erase FLASH File

In some cases, the device configuration must be erased. If the configuration is erased, all
parameters configured via CLI, EWS or SNMP must be reconfigured.

Erasing the Device Configuration

1
From the Startup menu, press [2] within two seconds to erase flash file. The following
message is displayed:
Warning! About to erase a Flash file.
Are you sure (Y/N)? y
2
Press Y . The following message is displayed.
Write Flash file name (Up to 8 characters, Enter for none.):config
File config (if present) will be erased after system
initialization
======== Press Enter To Continue ========
3
Enter config as the name of the flash file. The configuration is erased and the device
reboots.
4
Repeat the device initial configuration.
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Starting and Configuring the Device