Reference Guide

60 | BOOT_USER Mode
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• show bootvar
• show default-gateway
• show interface management ethernet
boot change
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Change the primary, secondary, or default FTOS boot configuration.
Syntax
boot change {primary | secondary | default}
Parameters
Defaults
Not configured.
Command Modes
BOOT_USER
Command
History
Usage
Information
After entering the boot change keywords and selecting among parameters, above, press Enter. The
software prompts you to enter the following:
• The boot device (ftp, tftp, flash, slot0) (Note: tftp and flash are the only options available for the
S-Series), image file name, IP address of the server containing the image, username and password
(only for FTP)
Figure 4-1 shows the first field after you enter boot change primary. At this point:
• Press Enter to accept the information already configured, or
• Change that information. To do so, press the . (period) key and enter new information. After you
enter the information, press Enter.
Note: You cannot use the Tab key to complete commands in this mode.
Note: The question mark (?) key to get help does not work in this mode. Instead, enter help.
primary Enter the keyword primary to configure the boot parameters used in the first attempt
to boot
FTOS.
secondary Enter the keyword secondary to configure boot parameters used if the primary
operating system boot selection is not available.
default Enter the keyword default to configure boot parameters used if the secondary
operating system boot parameter selection is not available. The default location should
always be the internal flash device (flash:), and a verified image should be stored there.
Version 7.8.1.0 Introduced on S-Series
Note: When you enter a new parameter that extends beyond 80 characters, you cannot use the
Backspace key to correct any mistakes. If you make a mistake, you must re-enter the
parameter.
Note: The IP address of the designated download port must be set before you execute this
command. Otherwise, an error message will alert you that the configuration cannot proceed.
See the command interface management ethernet ip address.