Dell 4161DS - Manual (Page 46)

46 Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades
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Assign the IP address in the Remote Console Switch, if needed:
a
In the HyperTerminal window, type 1 to select Network Configuration.
b
Note the Remote Console Switch IP address. The first three numbers must be the
same as in the server IP address from step 5. The last number must be different. If the
Remote Console Switch IP address is not correct, change it as follows: type 3 to select
IP address, then enter the correct address.
c
Type 0 to exit the Network Configuration menu. If you changed the IP address, follow
the directions on the screen.
7
From the main menu, type 2 to select Firmware Management. The current version of your
firmware displays in the Firmware Management screen.
8
From the Firmware Management menu, type 1 to select FLASH Download.
9
Type the IP address of the TFTP server and press <Enter>.
10
Type the name of the FLASH file and press <Enter>.
11
Confirm the TFTP download by typing y or yes and pressing <Enter>.
12
The Remote Console Switch verifies the file you downloaded is valid. You are prompted to
confirm the upgrade. Type y or yes and <Enter>.
13
The Remote Console Switch will begin the FLASH upgrade process. On screen indicators
displays the upgrade process. When the upload is complete, the AutoView 2020/2030
switch resets and upgrades the internal subsystems.
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When the upgrade is complete, the startup message from step 4 appears on the terminal
screen.
Upgrading Appliance Firmware in OSCAR ®
You can upgrade the appliance firmware version directly from the OSCAR ® interface. To do this
you need to know the IP address of the TFTP server, you need to know the filename of the
firmware FLASH file, and you need to make sure that the file is in the TFTP folder.
To upgrade the appliance firmware:
1
Press <Print Screen>. The Main dialog box displays.
2
Click Commands - Display Versions. The Versions dialog box displays.
3
Click Upgrade. The Download dialog box is displayed.