The Config/Image/Diag file tab is used to change the switch software.
To open the Config/Image/Diag file tab:
Procedure steps
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From the navigation tree, double-click Edit. |
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From the Edit tree, double-click File System. |
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Select the Config/Image/Diag file tab. In the fields provided, specify the information necessary to perform the download process. |
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Click Apply. |
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The software download process occurs automatically after clicking Apply. This process erases the contents of flash memory and replaces it with the new software image. Do not interrupt the download process. Depending on network conditions, this process can take up to 10 minutes. When the download process is complete, the switch automatically resets and the new software image initiates a self-test. During the download process, the switch is not operational.
The following table outlines the parameters for the Config/Image/Diag file tab.
Variable definitions
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TftpServerInetAddressType | The type of TFTP server on which the new software images are stored for download. |
TftpServerInetAddress | The IP address of the TFTP server on which the new software images are stored for download. |
BinaryConfigFileName | The binary configuration file currently associated with the switch. This field is used when working with configuration files and is not used when downloading a software image. |
BinaryConfigUnit Number |
The unit number of the portion of the configuration file that has to be extracted and used for the stand-alone unit configuration. If this value is 0 it is ignored. This field is used when working with configuration files and is not used when downloading a software image. |
ImageFileName | The name of the image file currently associated with the switch. If needed, change this field to the name of the software image to be downloaded. |
FwFileName (Diagnostics) |
The name of the diagnostic file currently associated with the switch. If needed, change this field to the name of the diagnostic software image to be downloaded. |
UsbTargetUnit | This field indicates the unit number of the USB port to be used in file upload or download operation. |
Image | Specify if the image to download is the primary or secondary image. |
Action |
This group of option buttons represents the actions that are to be taken during this file system operation. The options applicable to a software download are:
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Status |
Displays the status of the last action that occurred since the switch was last booted. The values that are displayed are:
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