Downloading The Software Images Using Kermit (Unix Procedure) - Cisco WS-C6506 Software Manual

Downloading the Software Images Over a Serial Connection on the Console Port

Downloading the Software Images Using Kermit (UNIX Procedure)

Note This procedure applies to the UNIX serial downloads only. For information on performing a serial
download on a PC, see the
on page
Use this procedure to perform a serial download of a software image over the supervisor engine console
port.
To copy the software to the workstation, log in as root, and perform these steps:
Copy the software image file to your home directory.
Step 1
Step 2 At the UNIX command prompt, start Kermit by entering the kermit command (make sure that the
directory where Kermit is installed is included in the $PATH environment variable on the workstation).
Note
Step 3 At the C-Kermit> prompt, enter the connect command to connect to the switch. If your line and speed
are set correctly, the switch Console> prompt appears.
Enter the enable command to enter privileged mode.
Step 4
Enter the download serial command. The file downloads to module 1 by default.
Step 5
When prompted, confirm the download.
Step 6
Step 7 Enter the escape sequence Ctrl-\-c by holding down the Ctrl key while you press \, and then press c.
At the Kermit> prompt, enter the send filename command to send the file to the switch.
Step 8
You can monitor the progress of the download by pressing the a key at any time during the Kermit
download. A dot appears onscreen for every four packets that are transferred. If there is a problem
transferring the file, one or more of the following letter codes appear:
•
•
•
The switch downloads the image file, erases the flash memory on the supervisor engine or the
appropriate module, and reprograms the flash memory with the downloaded flash code.
Note
Press Return to return to the C-Kermit> prompt. When the Kermit> prompt reappears, enter the connect
Step 9
command to return to the switch Console> prompt. You will see the status information as the switch
erases and reprograms the flash memory.
Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Software Configuration Guide—Release 8.7
27-30
"Downloading the Software Images Using Kermit (PC Procedure)" section
27-29.
Before continuing, ensure that the line speed is correct and that you have selected the proper
serial line, as described in the
page 27-28.
T—Kermit timed out.
N—Kermit is not acknowledging the switch download process.
E—Kermit detected an error in the progress of the transaction.
The switch remains operational while the image downloads.
Chapter 27
"Preparing to Download an Image Using Kermit" section on
Working with System Software Images
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