Allied Telesis AT-8100 Series - Manual (Page 592)

Chapter 39: File Transfer Commands
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COPY TFTP FLASH
Syntax
copy tftp flash ipaddress filename
Parameters
ipaddress
Specifies the IP address of a TFTP server on your network.
filename
Specifies the filename of the file on the TFTP server to download
to the switch. The file can be a new version of the management
software, a boot configuration file or a CA certificate. The filename
extensions are “.img” for management software, “.cfg” for boot
configuration files, and “.pem” for CA certificates. The filename
cannot contain spaces. You can specify one filename.
Mode
Privileged Exec mode
Description
Use this command to download new versions of the management
software, boot configuration files, or CA certificates to the switch, from a
TFTP server on your network. You may perform the command from a local
management session or a remote Telnet or SSH management session.
For instructions on how to use this command, refer to the following
procedures:
 “Downloading New Management Software with TFTP” on page 579
 “Downloading Files to the Switch with TFTP” on page 580
Caution
Downloading new management software causes the switch to reset.
The switch does not forward network traffic while it writes the new
software to flash memory and initializes the software. Do not
interrupt the process by resetting or power cycling the switch. Some
network traffic may be lost.