Upgrading Software - 3Com SuperStack II Switch 3000 10/100 User Manual

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Upgrading Software

When 3Com issues a new version of agent software
for the Switch, you can obtain it from 3Com's infor-
mation delivery systems described in
cal Services" on page
For upgrading the ATM OC-3c Module software,
refer to the "SuperStack II Switch ATM OC-3c
Module User Guide".
You use the Software Upgrade screen to download
new software images. The protocol used for down-
loading software images is TFTP running over
UDP/IP or IPX.
CAUTION: Before attempting to download, note
the following:
The download only works over the network; it
does not work through the console port.
The download does not work over an ATM link.
From the Main Menu, select the SOFTWARE
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UPGRADE option.
The Software Upgrade screen is displayed as shown
in Figure 4-20.
From the Destination field, select Switch (this is the
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default).
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Figure 4-20 Software Upgrade screen
In the File Name field, enter the name of the file
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that contains the software image to be down-
loaded to the Switch.
You must place the image file where it is accessible
to the TFTP load request. Check with your system
administrator if you are unsure of where to place
the image file.
In the Server Address field, enter the IP or IPX
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address of the server containing the software image
to be loaded.
Select OK.
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During the download, the MGMT LED flashes green
and the screen is locked. When the download is
complete, the Switch is reset.