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SmartSwitch 6500 User Guide 8-1
8 UPGRADES AND FIRMWARE
8.1 UPGRADING AND CHANGING FIRMWARE
This section describes the low-level boot load commands. Boot load commands are used for setting switch start-up
behavior and for performing firmware downloads. Use the boot load commands to:
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Set which copy of the boot load firmware is the default copy
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Clear all configurations stored within the flash file system
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Check boot load firmware version numbers
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Load switch firmware upgrades
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Set whether power-on system tests (POST) are automatically run at start-up
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Manipulate the master/slave relationship for TSM/CPUs and CSMs
8.1.1 Accessing the Boot Load Prompt
Boot load commands are executed from the boot load prompt. The boot load prompt is not part of the switch console,
and is accessible only after a reboot and before the switch firmware is loaded. Consequently, the boot load commands
can be used only through a terminal connection.
Perform the following steps to gain access to the boot load prompt:
1. Connect a dumb terminal (or workstation running terminal emulation software) to the RJ-45
terminal port on the front of the SmartSwitch 6500.
2. Enter the reboot command from the terminal.
3. Wait for the following message to appear:
“Press any key to exit to boot load prompt.”
4. Before the countdown reaches zero, press a key to access the boot load prompt. Notice that the boot
load prompt (=>) differs from the prompt used by the switch console.