Using Zmodem - Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch AOS Release 6 Manual

Loading Software onto the Switch

Using Zmodem

A Zmodem application has been included with your switch software so that new programs and archives
can be uploaded through the switch's serial console port. There are generally two situations that would
require you to use the switch's console serial port to load software by using Zmodem.
•
Your system is having problems and the FTP transfer method does not work.
•
The switch's Ethernet Management port is either not functioning or not configured.
To use Zmodem, you must have a terminal emulator that supports the Zmodem protocol. There are many
Zmodem products available that operate differently. You should consult the user manual that came with
your terminal emulation software for details.
Note. If a file you are transferring already exists in the switch's flash memory, you must remove the file
before transferring the new file via Zmodem.
Workstation
Zmodem
To transfer a file via Zmodem, complete the following steps:
1
Connect your terminal emulation device containing the Zmodem protocol to the switch's console port.
2
Start the Zmodem process on your switch by executing the
-> rz
A screen similar to the following will appear.
Upload directory: /flash
rz ready to receive file, please start upload (or send 5 CTRL-X's to abort).
**B000000023be50
3
Transfer the files by using your terminal emulation software. The following will be displayed.
ZMODEM file transfer successful,
Hit <RETURN> to exit...
When the transfer is complete, you can use the
successfully. To abort a Zmodem session enter Ctrl-X five times in succession.
Note. Files transferred via Zmodem are loaded into the flash directory. Before the new files can be used by
the switch, you must transfer them to the switch's /flash/working directory and reboot the switch.
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Zmodem is used to transfer
a file from a workstation to
the OmniSwitch
Zmodem File Transfer
rz
ls command to verify that the new files were loaded
OmniSwitch AOS Release 6 Switch Management Guide
Managing System Files
OmniSwitch
command.
July 2010