Installing software – Vanguard Managed Solutions 650 User Manual
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Installing and Coldloading 650 Series Software
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Installing Software
Installing Software
Introduction
This section describes software installation in the Vanguard 650 Series of products.
How To
The methods for installing software to your Vanguard 650 Series are:
• using a local coldload
• via a TFTP server
• using Software Loader
• using Software Builder
Note
Refer to the Vanguard Software Builder Manual (T0028) for specific
information on the use of Builder. This manual can be found on the World Wide
Web at:
http://www.vanguardms.com
When loading a new release of 650 operating software, always load the Base
Software, and then the Option Software Image. Do not load the Boot PROM unless
the software release notice applicable to the release you are using specifically
instructs you to do so.
Note
You must have a copy of a software image provided from your local service
representative, the World Wide Web, or the Vanguide 5.1 CD. Select the method
of download and follow the appropriate procedure from this section.
Vanguide
Application Set
If you are using a PC running the Windows® operating system (NT, 95, 3.1/3.11)
with Vanguide 5.1 CD-ROM, Vanguide is the recommended means of installing
operating software and image options in your 650 Series.
The Vanguide® Application Set provides an easy-to-use Graphical User Interface
(GUI) for downloading operating software and image options, and uploading and
downloading configuration memory for the 650 Series.
Vanguard Software
Builder
The Vanguard Software Builder application lets you create custom software images
for all products, to suit your network requirements.
Note
You can not create a Software Builder image for the 650 Series using pre-5.0
released software.
This application is only available on the Vanguide Plus 5.1 CD-ROM and operates
under Windows® operating system (NT, 95, OS/2, 3.1/3.11, and SoftWindows 95).
With Vanguard Software Builder you can:
• Select specific software releases
• Customize a name and 2-digit number for the image options you want to
create
• Follow a series of command prompts to select required features/protocols to
be included in your images