Specifications

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Loading the Boot PROM Software

Here is an example:

6. Use the system image list command to verify the change.

Note: You do not need to activate this change.

Loading the Boot PROM Software

The XP boots using the boot PROM software installed on the control module’s internal

memory. To upgrade the boot PROM software and boot using the upgraded image, use

the following procedure.

1. Display the current boot settings by entering the system show version command:

Here is an example:

Note: In this example, the location “pc-flash” indicates that the XP is set to use the

factory-installed software on the flash card.

2. Copy the software upgrade you want to install onto a TFTP server that the XP can

access. (Use the ping command to verify that the XP can reach the TFTP server.)

3. Use the system promimage upgrade command to copy the boot PROM upgrade onto

the internal memory in the control module:

Here is an example:

4. Enter the system show version command to verify that the new boot PROM software

is on the internal memory of the control module.

ssr# system image choose xp401

Making image xp401 the active image for next reboot

ssr# system show version

Software Information

Software Version : Release Number

Image Information : Version Release Number, built on Mon Apr 16 14:10:21 2001

Image Boot Location: file:/pc-flash/boot/img/

Boot Prom Version : prom-1.1.0.8

ssr# system promimage upgrade 16.50.11.12 prom2

Downloading image ’prom2’ from host ’16.50.11.12’

to local image prom2 (takes about 3 minutes)

kernel: 100%

Image checksum validated.

Image added.