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TFTP Services
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) services allow the Switch's firmware to be upgraded by transferring a new
firmware 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. The TFTP server must be running TFTP server software to perform the file transfer.
Figure 6- 9. TFTP Services window
The user also has the option of transferring firmware and configuration files to and from the internal Flash drive,
located on the Switch. Using this window, the user can add a configuration or firmware file from a TFTP server to
the flash memory, or transfer that firmware or configuration file to a TFTP server. More about configuring the
internal Flash drive can be found in the next section entitled Flash File Services.
TFTP server software is a part of many network management software packages – such as NetSight, or can be
obtained as a separate program. To update the Switch's firmware or configuration file, open the TFTP Services
hyperlink, located in the Administration folder.
The following parameters can be configured:
Parameter Description
Active Select a service for the TFTP server to perform from the drop down window:
• Download Firmware - Enter the IP address of the TFTP server and specify the
location of the new firmware on the TFTP server. Click Start to record the IP
address of the TFTP server and to initiate the file transfer.
• Download Configuration - Enter the IP address of the TFTP server, and the path
and filename for the Configuration file on the TFTP server. Click Start to record
the IP address of the TFTP server and to initiate the file transfer.
• Upload Configuration - Enter the IP address of the TFTP server and the path and
filename for the switch settings on the TFTP server. Click Start to record the IP
address of the TFTP server and to initiate the file transfer.
Server IP Address Enter the IP address of the server from which to download firmware or configuration files.
File Name Enter the path and filename of the firmware or configuration file to upload or download,
located on the TFTP server.
Image ID To select a firmware file from the internal Flash drive to which the firmware file will be
transferred.
Click Start to initiate the file transfer.