Restore the configuration - tftp server method, Firmware upgrade, Restore the configuration - tftp server – Comtrol ES8509-XT User Manual
Page 64: Method, Create a backup file
64 - Restore the Configuration - TFTP Server Method
RocketLinx ES8509-XT User Guide: 2000557 Rev. C
Configuration Using the Web Interface
Create a Backup File
You must have a TFTP server open.
1.
Open the web user interface for the ES8509-XT and open the
Backup and Restore page under Basic Settings.
2.
Select TFTP Server for the Backup Configuration, enter the IP
address of the TFTP server, enter a Backup File Name, and
click the Backup button.
Note: You cannot use spaces in the path to the target file.
3.
Click Ok to close the popup message.
The backup file is located in the same directory that the TFTP server resides.
Restore the Configuration - TFTP Server Method
To restore a configuration file, you must open a TFTP server. If necessary, use
The backup file must be located in the same directory that the TFTP server resides for this procedure to work.
1.
Open the web user interface for the ES8509-XT, open the Backup and Restore page under Basic Settings.
2.
Select TFTP Server for the Restore Configuration, enter the IP
address of the TFTP server, enter the Backup File Name, and
click the Restore button.
3.
Click Yes to the Confirm Dialog message.
4.
Click Ok to the Success Message.
Firmware Upgrade
Use this section to update the ES8509-XT with the latest firmware. Comtrol provides the latest firmware on
the Comtrol
FTP site
. Updated firmware may include new features, bug fixes, or other software changes.
Comtrol Technical Support suggests you use the latest firmware before installing the ES8509-XT at a
customer site.
Note: Optionally, you can use PortVision DX to upload the latest firmware. If you need to upload a new
version of the Bootloader, you must use PortVision DX. You cannot use the web user interface to upload
the Bootloader.
Note: The system is automatically rebooted after you finish upgrading firmware. You should alert the
attached users before updating the firmware that network interruption may occur.
Firmware Upgrade Page
System Firmware
Version
The firmware version on the ES8509-XT.
You should check the version number after the switch reboots.
System Firmware
Date
The build date of the firmware on the ES8509-XT.
Firmware Upgrade
•
Local File (Windows XP) - see
Upgrading Firmware (Local File)
•
TFTP Server (Window Server 2003 - Windows 8.1) - see