Dell 4161DS Switch User Manual


 
Appendix E: FLASH Upgrades 247
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Appendix E: FLASH Upgrades
Upgrading the Remote Console Switch
The Remote Console Switch FLASH upgrade feature allows you to update
your Remote Console Switch with the latest firmware available.
You can upgrade the switch firmware either through a serial console or
directly in OSCAR or the on-board web interface.
NOTE: If the Enable SIP Autoupdate option is selected, all attached SIPs are
automatically upgraded when the firmware is upgraded. For information about
enabling and disabling the Enable SIP Autoupdate option, see "Upgrading the SIP
module firmware" on page 250.
Upgrade Firmware Using the On-board Web Interface
See "Upgrading Firmware" on page 159.
Upgrading Firmware Using a Serial Console
Items needed for the upgrade:
Server running serial terminal application
Available serial port (COM port) on the server
•Serial cable
Firmware update
To upload a new FLASH file:
CAUTION: The Remote Console Switch begins the FLASH upgrade process. On
screen indicators display the upgrade process. When the upload is complete, the
switch resets and upgrades the internal sub-systems.
1
Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software to the
configuration port on the back panel of the Remote Console Switch. The
terminal should be set to 9600 bps, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and no flow
control.
2
Connect the LAN port on the Remote Console Switch to an Ethernet hub
that is also connected to the PC being used as the TFTP or FTP server.