N-Tron 708M12 - Manual (Page 99)

(Revised 2011-07-20) Page 99 of 156
Firmware/Config – TFTP
The TFTP tab under the Firmware/Config category gives the administrator the ability to upload or download
a config file for a 700 Series switch. This allows administrators to backup their configurations to a server
offsite in case they need to reload their custom configurations at a later time. Administrators are also given
the ability to flash the switch allowing them to update the firmware in the field without losing their current
configurations and without having to send the unit back to N-Tron for updates in the future. It is important
not to cycle power on the switch or interrupt the data connection between the TFTP server and the switch
while you are flashing or uploading/downloading a config file. The switch will not stop working if this does
occur, but the administrator will have to retransfer the file. Also, an XML file can be downloaded to a
switch to achieve some switch configurations. XML settings cover a subset of the settings available through
the web browser. Reference Appendix A. XML Settings File Example for the complete set of configurations
that can be done using XML Settings Download.