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The following table defines the variables in the File System window:

File System window

Variable Description
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:

  • dnldImg - Select this option to download a new software image to the switch. This option replaces the software image on the switch regardless of whether it is newer or older than the current image.
  • dnldFw - Select this option to download a new diagnostic software image to the switch. This option replaces the image regardless of whether it is newer or older than the current image.
  • dnldImgIfNewer - Select this option to download a new software image to the switch only if it is newer than the one currently in use.
  • dnldImgFromUsb - Select this option to download a new software image to the switch using the front panel USB port. This option replaces the image regardless of whether it is newer or older than the current image. This option is only available on the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 5530-24TFD.
  • dnldFwFromUsb - Select this option to download a new diagnostic software image to the switch from the front panel USB port. This option replaces the image regardless of whether it is newer or older than the current image. This option is only available on the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch5530-24TFD or 5600 Series.
  • dnldImgNoReset - Select this option to download a new software image to the switch. This option replaces the software image on the switch regardless of whether it is newer or older than the current image. After the download is complete, the switch is not reset.
  • dnldFwNoReset - Select this option to download a new diagnostic software image to the switch. This option replaces the image regardless of whether it is newer or older than the current image. After the download is complete, the switch is not reset.
Status

Displays the status of the last action that occurred since the switch was last booted. The values that are displayed are:

  • other - No action has taken place since the last boot.
  • inProgress - The selected operation is currently in progress.
  • success - The selected operation was successful.
  • fail - The selected operation failed.