Asante Technologies 8000 User Manual

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Bootstrap Configuration

Page 3-15

3

Type b to set the Boot Mode to BootP-TFTP, or type t to
set Boot Mode to TFTP only. If you choose BootP-TFTP
mode, the options for setting the IP Address of the TFTP
server and the Boot File Name become unavailable; in
this case, skip Steps 4-7 and go on to Step 8.

4

Type s in the Bootstrap Configuration Menu, to select the
option Set Boot Server IP Address.

5

At the prompt, type the IP address of the remote boot
server that contains the switch’s software image file.
Then press Return. The Bootstrap Configuration Menu
appears.

6

Type f to select the option Set Boot File Name.

7

Type the software’s file name/network path at the prompt.

8

Press Return.
K Note: If you decide to use Local Load Mode rather

than Remote, type l. The Local Bootstrap Configura-
tion Menu appears, as shown in Figure 3-6.

The IntraCore 8000 is now set to download its software remotely from the
network. This will occur the next time the unit is powered on or reset.

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