Asante Technologies 5308F - Manual (Page 73)

Configure Bootstrap Parameters
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Performing a Software Upgrade
When Asanté issues a new version of the software image for
the IntraSwitch 5308FL, you can obtain it from Asanté’s
World Wide Web site or by contacting Asanté’s Technical
Support (see Appendix A, “Technical Support”).
The software file must be downloaded from a management
station on your network, such as AsantéView. These
instructions explain how to perform a software upgrade on
the IntraSwitch 5308FL from AsantéView.
To upgrade the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s software from
AsantéView:
1 Make sure the IntraSwitch 5308FL is config-
ured with an IP address.
2 Open the BootStrap Parameter Menu by typ-
ing
b in the Configuration Menu.
3 Type r to set the Boot Load Mode to
Remote.
4 Type t to set the Boot Mode to TFTP.
5 Type s and set the Boot Server IP address.
6 Type f and set the name and network path
for the new software image file; for example:
c:\AV\ISwitch.cfg
7 Make sure the following two files are in the
Boot server’s directory:
ISwitch.cfg
5324.10x
8 Type q to return to the Configuration Menu.
9 Reset the IntraSwitch 5308FL by powering it
off and then on.