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UPDATING SOFTWARE – STEP 2
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2. Preparing to load the software
Backup your existing configuration…..
nce the MNS-6K software is downloaded from the GarrettCom site, it is strongly
recommended that the existing configuration of the switch is preserved before the
MNS-6K software upgrade is performed. This section will show you how to save the
existing configuration and prepare you for loading the configuration.
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Accessing the switch
The MNS-6K User Guide explains how the switch can be accessed. For clarity, this section
simplifies the details and describes some of the commands you can use for accessing the switch.
The Magnum 6K switch can be accessed via the serial port or through the network using telnet.
For using telnet, make sure the switch is configured with the proper IP address, netmask and
default gateway information. If needed, refer to Chapter 1 of the User Guide on how to set IP
address and related parameters on the Magnum 6K switch.
Make sure the Manager level login name and password associated with that switch is also known.
Without the proper access (login name and password) the switch cannot be upgraded.
Serial Connection
Connect the serial port on the switch to the serial port on the computer using the
serial cable listed in step 1. The settings for the HyperTerminal software emulating a
VT100 are shown in Figure 5 below. Make sure the serial parameters are set as
shown (or bps = 38400, data bits=8, parity=none, stop bits=1, flow control=none).
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