Specifications

How to Set Up
Alternate Firmware Download Servers
Alternate firmware download servers allow you to perform remote firmware downloads without having to
reconfigure your default local file transfer servers. By performing firmware downloads via a remote server,
you can avoid transferring traffic over a WAN. Alternate servers can be configured to use either the TFTP or
FTP protocol. After you have configured your alternate servers, you must create and assign new firmware
records, and associate them with the alternate servers. Then, you must specify which alternate firmware
download server is to be used by a device group or by individual devices. Once you have finished these
set−up procedures, you are ready to perform remote firmware downloads using the Firmware Upgrade Wizard
or the Boot PROM Upgrade Wizard.
Instructions on:
Configuring the Alternate Server•
Creating and Assigning Firmware Records•
Setting the Firmware Server•
Configuring the Alternate Server
Use the Alternate Firmware Servers view in the Options window to configure your alternate firmware
download servers.
Select Tools > Options in the menu bar. The Options window opens.1.
In the left−panel tree, expand the File Transfer Method folder, and select Alternate Firmware Servers.
The right−panel Alternate Firmware Servers view displays a list of any configured alternate servers.
2.
Click Add Server to open the Add Alternate Firmware Server window where you can configure a
new alternate server:
Enter the IP address of the workstation where the TFTP or FTP server is running.a.
Enter an Identifier −− a description that helps you identify the alternate server.b.
Enter the Server Root Path. The root directory is the base directory to which the server is
allowed access. The server will be allowed to create files to or read files from this directory
and any of its subdirectories. Keep in mind the following requirements when setting the
server root path:
If your server is configured with a root directory, it must match the root directory
entered here.
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If your server is not configured with a root directory, specify the root directory here
as the root of the drive (e.g. C:\ or D:\).
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c.
Specify the transfer protocol for the alternate server.d.
The required connection information changes depending on your selected transfer protocol.
For TFTP, specify the port number your TFTP server is configured to run on.•
For FTP, specify the port number your FTP server is configured to run on. Select the
Anonymous checkbox if your FTP server is configured to accept Anonymous logins;
Inventory Manager will automatically fill in the username and password fields.
Otherwise, enter your username and password to access the FTP server. If you select
the Hide Password checkbox, your password will be replaced with asterisks when it
is typed in.
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e.
3.
To edit an alternate server, select a server in the list and click Edit Server. The Edit Alternate4.
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