Introduction To Loading Approaches; Local Software Loading; Chapter 1 Bootrom And Host Software Loading - Huawei Quidway S3900 Series Operation Manual

Operation Manual – System Maintenance and Debugging
Quidway S3900 Series Ethernet Switches-Release 1510

Chapter 1 BootROM and Host Software Loading

Traditionally, the loading of switch software is accomplished through a serial port. This
approach is slow, inconvenient, and cannot be used for remote loading. To resolve
these problems, the TFTP and FTP modules are introduced into the switch. With these
modules, you can load/download software/files conveniently to the switch through an
Ethernet port.
This chapter introduces how to load BootROM and host software to a switch locally and
how to do this remotely.

1.1 Introduction to Loading Approaches

You can load software locally by using:
XMODEM through Console port
TFTP through Ethernet port
FTP through Ethernet port
You can load software remotely by using:
FTP
TFTP
Note:
The BootROM software version should be compatible with the host software version
when you load the BootROM and host software.

1.2 Local Software Loading

If your terminal is directly connected to the switch, you can load the BootROM and host
software locally.
Before loading the software, make sure that your terminal is correctly connected to the
switch to insure successful loading.
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