Allied Telesis AT-S25 - Manual (Page 133)

AT-S25 Version 1.2 User’s Guide
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Using XModem
to Upgrade the
Stack Software
Omega supports software upgrades to the switch using XModem. It is
assumed that you have the required setup to support this type of file
transfer.
You can upgrade the software in a stack by performing either of the
following procedures:
Method 1: Using the Omega Menus
1. Start a local Omega management session.
Note
This procedure cannot be performed from a Telnet or web browser
management session.)
2. From the Omega Main Menu, select Administration to display the
Administration menu.
3. Select XModem software update to this system. The following prompts
are displayed.
Ready to receive software upgrade via XModem.
Warning: During software update, management
activity is disabled.
Do XModem update now? (Yes or No):
4. Type Y and wait for the following message:
The system is now ready for download.
Please start your XModem transfer.
5. Initiate the upgrade from your XModem host. The Xmodem host
displays a message stating that the upgrade in progress. Be sure to
wait until the switch has fully downloaded the software, performed its
diagnostic tests, and reinitialized and rebooted itself before you
attempt to reestablish an Omega session.
Method 2: Using the Special System Menus
1. Attach a terminal to the RS232 port on the master switch.
Note
Do not perform this procedure by attaching the terminal to an
RS232 port on a slave switch. The terminal must be connected to the
master switch in the stack.
2. Press the Reset button on the right side of the master switch’s front
panel.