Foundry Networks M2404F - Manual (Page 32)

Foundry NetIron M2404C/M2404F Metro Access Switches
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Software Download
The executable software image contained on the platform can be upgraded via the network
whenever new versions become available, reflecting changes in the MIBs or enhancements to
the software. The software is stored in erasable Flash memory. It must be downloaded using the
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP).
Software Image Naming Conventions
Table 2 displays an example of typical software image names.
NOTE The image name is a typical example. The numbers in the name are illustrative
and should not be regarded as the latest released version numbers.
Table 2: Typical Software Image Filename Example
Typical Application Image Name Typical NI-M2404WebView Image Name
NetIron 2404 v2.0.00.bin
NI-M2404WebViewL3-V3.6.8.img
Downloading a Software Image to the Switch Using
TFTP
Preparing to Download an Image Using TFTP
Before you begin to download a software image using TFTP, take the following precautions:
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Ensure that the workstation acting as TFTP server is configured properly.
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Ensure that the switch has a route to the TFTP server. The switch and the TFTP server must
be in the same subnet if you do not have a router to route traffic between subnets. Use the
ping command to check connectivity to the TFTP server.
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Ensure that the software image to be downloaded is in the correct directory on the TFTP
server.
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Ensure that the permissions on the file are set correctly. Permissions on the file should be at
least read for the specific username.
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A power outage (or other problem) during the download procedure can corrupt the Flash
code. If the Flash code is corrupted, you can connect to the switch through the console port
and download the application in the Loader by using the download application command.
Downloading a Device Software Image Using TFTP
To download a device software image to the switch from a TFTP server, proceed as follows: