Configure Bootstrap Parameters
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Performing a Software Upgrade
When Asanté issues a new version of the software image for
the IntraSwitch, you can obtain it from Asanté’s World Wide
Web site or by contacting Asanté’s Technical Support (see
“Asking for Assistance” on page -xiv).
The software file must be downloaded from a management
station on your network, such as AsantéView. These
instructions explain how to perform a software upgrade on
the IntraSwitch from AsantéView.
To upgrade the IntraSwitch’s software from AsantéView:
1
Make sure the switch is configured with an IP
address.
2
Open the BootStrap Parameter Menu by typ-
ing b in the Configuration Menu.
3
Type r to set the Boot Load Mode to
Remote.
4
Type t to set the Boot Mode to TFTP.
5
Type s and set the Boot Server IP addr ess.
6
Type f and set the name and network path
for the new software image file; for example:
c:\AV\ISwitch.cfg
7
Make sure the following two files are in the
Boot server’s directory:
ISwitch.cfg
5324.10x
8
Type q to return to the Configuration Menu.
9
Reset the switch by powering the switch off
and then on.