Foundry Networks AR1202 - Manual (Page 37)

Configuration
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A software upgrade consists of two files: AR01_#### and T1000.bin. The .Z file is the operating system for the
Foundry system; the .bin file contains the downloadable boot images.
NOTE: Foundry systems do not support two simultaneous downloads.
NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Command Reference Guide (domestic or international products) for specific
command parameters, options, and context.
Before Downloading the AR01_#### File
If you must issue the file download command, do so only when the source of the download file is currently
answering a ping command and there is no immediate concern about unscheduled power outages. This situation
is a cause for concern because a problem can arise when there is insufficient Flash space to hold a backup copy
of the downloaded AR01_#### file. When this occurs, the system prompts for approval to continue. However, if
power fails or there are network problems during the file download, the system may not be able to boot from flash
because the file may be incomplete or corrupt. If this occurs, you can boot using FTP. Refer to “Booting From a
Network TFTP Server” on page 4-10 for this procedure.
Upgrading Software
To upgrade the AR01_#### and T1000.bin files:
1. Download AR01_#### and T1000.bin from the Foundry Support page on the website and place it on a server
that is running a TFTP daemon.
2. Ensure that network connectivity exists between the Foundry system being upgraded and the TFTP server
holding the new file. Pinging the server from the Foundry system is a good method to use to prove
connectivity.
3. Download files to the Flash. The general format for the download commands is:
file download server_ip source_file local_file
server_ipThe IP address of the server holding the upgrade files.
source_filePath and file name of the file to be downloaded.
local_fileFile name to be used in local flash memory.
For example, a typical sequence might consist of:
• downloading all files to the main board:
file/download 10.10.1.1 r7/AR01_#### AR01_####
file/download 10.10.1.1 r7/T1000.bin T1000.bin
4. Move the .bin images to the downloadable boot area:
file/copy_boot T1000.bin
file/validate_boot T1000.bin (This should validate the copy_boot procedure.)
5. Make sure you are booting the images from the Flash and then reboot the system:
configure# boot AR01_####
Then type “Y” to reboot the router.
6. After reboot, log in and verify the proper software version with the following command:
display version