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Vixel Model 335 Installation & Configuration Guide CHAPTER 3 Management
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Managing the Firmware
To view the current firmware settings and a complete list of commands, type fw at the
prompt. The Internal Firmware Versions list and Firmware Menu appear:
The Internal Firmware Versions list displays the current and alternate firmware loaded
on the switch. The Boot firmware is installed during the manufacturing process and
manages the loading of the current firmware on the switch during power-up. The Boot
firmware cannot be configured or modified.
To select the alternate firmware version, type 2 at the prompt. A message appears
informing you that the Alternate firmware version has been selected and will load on the
next switch boot.
Downloading New Firmware
You can use either of the following available download methods for Windows; for Unix
workstations, use the Ethernet (TFTP) method.
To download firmware from a binary file, type fw and choose the desired downloading
method.
Ethernet (TFTP) Method (Menu Option 3)
Use the Ethernet (TFTP) method for Unix workstations (this method can also be used on
Windows NT workstations).
Note: The “Destination:”
message varies according to
the active firmware image
and the platform you are
using. See Step 2.
1. Type: 3 at the prompt.
The following message appears.
2. For Windows:
• Use a command line to move to the directory containing the new firmware and
type the following (where IPaddress is the switch’s IP address and filename is
the name of the binary firmware file) and press Enter.
tftp -i IPaddress PUT filename ramdisk
Within a few seconds, the “Transfer successful” message appears. (If the message
does not appear, verify that the file is good and repeat the transfer.)
3. For Unix workstations:
a. At a Unix prompt, type the following (where IPaddress is the switch’s IP
address) and press Enter.
tftp IPaddress
b. Type the following and press Enter.
binary
c. Type the following (where filename is the name of the binary firmware file) and
press Enter.
put filename /ram
A message appears confirming that the file was sent.
Internal Firmware Versions:
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CURRENT: V2.01 (build 79) Mar 23 2002 00:48:59
ALTERNATE: V2.00 (build 69) Feb 27 2002 17:30:42
BOOT: V1.01 (build 55) Nov 9 2001 11:11:23
FIRMWARE MENU
1. Show versions
2. Select alternate version
3. Load new firmware via Ethernet
4. Load new firmware via serial
5. Reboot
6. Exit menu
Ready for TFTP file transfer
IP address: IPaddressForYourCard
Destination: ramdisk