Upgrade Firmware From Tftp Server; Download Configuration File From Tftp Server - IBM BladeCenter Installation And User Manual

Notes:
1. Trivial file transfer protocol (TFTP) services enable the switch firmware code to
2. The TFTP server must be on the same IP subnet as the switch.
3. The TFTP server must be running TFTP server software to perform the file

Upgrade Firmware from TFTP Server

To update the switch firmware code, highlight Upgrade Firmware from TFTP
Server and press Enter.
Enter the IP address of the TFTP server in the Server IP Address field.
Enter the path and the file name for the firmware code file on the TFTP server.
Highlight APPLY and press Enter to record the IP address of the TFTP server.
Select Save Changes in the main menu to enter the address into NVRAM.
Highlight START and press Enter to initiate the file transfer.

Download Configuration File from TFTP Server

To download a switch configuration file from a TFTP server, highlight Download
Configuration File from TFTP Server on the Switch Utilities menu and press
Enter.
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be upgraded by transferring a new firmware code file from a TFTP server to the
switch. A configuration file can also be loaded into the switch from a TFTP
server, switch settings can be saved to the TFTP server, and a history log can
be uploaded from the switch to the TFTP server.
transfer. TFTP server software is a part of many network management software
packages. Shareware packages also are available through the Internet.