Download software - option[1, Erase flash file - option[2 – Dell PowerEdge VRTX User Manual

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Using the CLI

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FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Maintenance Projects\Dell

Plasma\GSG\Plasma_UGUsing_CLI.fm

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Download Software - Option[1]

The software download procedure is used to replace corrupted files or

upgrade system software, when the device does not have IP connectivity or

when both software images of the device are corrupted and therefore you

cannot use the web-based management system.

NOTE:

it is highly recommended that, before loading via xmodem, the baud rate of

the device and terminal be set to 115200.

To download software through the Startup menu:

1 From the Startup menu,

press [1]

. The following prompt is displayed:

2 When using the HyperTerminal, click Transfer on the HyperTerminal

Menu Bar and select Send File.

3 In the Filename field, enter the file path for the file to be downloaded.
4 Ensure that the Xmodem protocol is selected in the Protocol field.
5 Press Send. The software is downloaded.

NOTE:

After software download, the device reboots automatically.

Erase FLASH File - Option[2]

In some cases, the device Startup Configuration file must be erased. If the

configuration is erased, all parameters configured via CLI, web-management

or SNMP must be reconfigured.
To erase the device configuration in the Startup Configuration file:

1 From the Startup menu,

select [2]

. The following message is

displayed:

Warning! About to erase a Flash file.

Are you sure (Y/N)?

2 Press

Y

. The following message is displayed.

Write Flash file name (Up to 8 characters, Enter

for none.):

Downloading code using XMODEM

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