Transferring an Operating System or Startup Configuration File
Downloading an Operating System (OS)
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CLI: Xmodem Download from a PC or Unix Workstation
Syntax:
For example, to download an OS file named F_01_03.swi from a PC:
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The download can take several minutes, depending on the baud rate used
for the transfer.
When the download finishes, the switch automatically reboots itself and
begins running the new OS version.
To confirm that the operating system downloaded correctly:
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From the Main Menu, select
1. Status and Counters
1. General System Information
b. Check the Firmware revision line.
copy xmodem flash <unix | pc>
Execute the following command in the CLI:
Execute the terminal emulator commands to begin the Xmodem transfer.
The download can take several minutes, depending on the baud rate used
in the transfer.
When the download finishes, the switch automatically reboots itself and
begins running the new OS version.
To confirm that the operating system downloaded correctly:
Check the Firmware revision line.