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Configuration Guide of XGS-5240-Series
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Shell mode. This two update method will be explained in details in following two sections.
4.5.2 BootROM Upgrade
There is one method for BootROM upgrade: TFTP which can be configured at BootROM
command.
Fig 2-2 Typical topology for switch upgrade in BootROM mode
The upgrade procedures are listed below:
Step 1:
As shown in the figure, a PC is used as the console for the switch. A console cable is used to
connect PC to the management port on the switch. The PC should have TFTP server software
installed and has the image file required for the upgrade.
Step 2:
Press “ctrl+b” on switch boot up until the switch enters BootROM monitor mode. The operation
result is shown below:
[Boot]:
Step 3:
Under BootROM mode, run “setconfig” to set the IP address and mask of the switch under
BootROM mode, server IP address and mask. Suppose the switch address is 192.168.1.2,
and PC address is 192.168.1.66, and the configuration should like:
[Boot]: setconfig
Host IP Address: [10.1.1.1] 192.168.1.2
Server IP Address: [10.1.1.2] 192.168.1.66
[Boot]:
cable
connection
Console cable
connection