Updating The Boot Code - HP ProCurve Secure 7000dl Series Basic Management And Configuration Manual

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Updating the Boot Code

When applying a new boot configuration file, enter boot as the destination of

a copy command. This command copies a file to the boot sector. For example,

if you are upgrading from J03_01.biz to J04_01.biz, you might enter:

ProCurve# copy flash J04_01-boot.biz boot

The resulting text explains that other router tasks will be halted while the boot

code is upgraded. See Figure 1-28.

Upgrading boot code is a critical process that cannot be interrupted.

If something were to happen and the process was not able to be completed,

it would render your unit inoperable. It is for this reason that during

a bootcode upgrade, all other system tasks will be halted. This means

packets will not be routed, and all console sessions will not respond

during the upgrade process. Once this process finishes, the system

will function as it did before. This process will take approximately

Do you want to proceed? [yes/no]

Figure 1-28. Upgrading Boot Code

. The router then begins to update the boot sector code with the file

you specified. The output shown in Figure 1-29 is displayed.

WARNING!! A bootcode upgrade has been initiated. Your session will

become nonresponsive for the duration of the upgrade (approx. 20

seconds). A message will be sent when the upgrade is completed.

Reading 324883 bytes of code, stand by . . .

Image is compressed, inflating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Verifying image

Erasing boot sector

Programming boot sector

Bootcode upgrade process done. Your session should function normally.

Figure 1-29. Successfully Upgraded Boot Code

Software Overview

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