Configure Bootstrap Parameters
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Table 5-7 Bootstrap Parameter Settings
Setting Description
Set Load Mode to
Local
Executes the software image file from the
IntraSwitch 5308FL’s internal flash memory.
Important! This is the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s
default setting.
Set Load Mode to
Remote
Loads a new software image file from a server
on the network.
Important! To use this option, you must select
BootP-TFTP or TFTP as the Boot Mode.
Set Boot Mode to
Bootp-tftp
Sets the IntraSwitch 5308FL to request an IP
address from a BootP server and download
the software image file through TFTP.
Important! To use this option, the IntraSwitch
5308FL’s IP address must be set to 0.0.0.0 and
the Load Mode must be set to Remote.
Set Boot Mode to TFTP Sets the IntraSwitch 5308FL to only download
the software image file through TFTP (an IP
address is not requested).
Important! To use this option, the IntraSwitch
5308FL must already have an assigned IP
address and the Load Mode must be set to
Remote.
Set Boot Server IP
Address
Sets the IP address of the remote server
providing BootP/TFTP capabilities on your
network.
Set Boot File Name Sets the software image file name and
network path.