Xmodem download command – Cisco 1503 User Manual

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Using Your Hub Software 3-23

Firmware Load and Restart Commands

start tftp-download

Xmodem Download Command

Use this command to download firmware to the hub with the Xmodem protocol.

start xmodem-download

Syntax:

start tftp-download

Mode:

Administrator

Description:

Starts the firmware download process. In order to use this command, the hub
and the TFTP server must be connected to the same Ethernet LAN segment.

To test whether or not both devices are connected to the same network segment,
send a ping command from the TFTP server to the hub. If the ping command is
unsuccessful, confirm that you have configured the hub with an IP address
using the ip-address command.

Syntax:

start xmodem-download

Mode:

Administrator

Description:

Downloads firmware updates to the hub with the Xmodem protocol.

Using Terminal Emulation Software

After entering this command, open the file transfer function in your terminal
emulation software. The software must support the Xmodem protocol. Specify
the firmware filename, and start the file transfer, being sure to specify “Send”
or “Upload” for the firmware file.

The default file name for firmware c1500.bin. You can use different names for
hub firmware files but the file name must end in .bin.

Download Status

The status of the firmware download is shown at the bottom of the terminal or
PC screen. After downloading firmware, you will have to log into the
configuration program again.

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