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Appendix D: FLASH Upgrades

3 Launch both the server TFTP or FTP software and the terminal emulation

software.

4 Verify that the Remote Console Switch is turned on. After approximately

40 seconds, the Remote Console Switch sends a message,

Dell Remote

Console Switch Ready ... Press any key to continue. Press any key to access

the main menu. The Remote Console Switch main menu appears.

5 Get the IP address of the TFTP or FTP server.
6 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 (TFTP) or type 2 to select FLASH Download (FTP).

9 Type the IP address of the TFTP or FTP server and press .

10 Type the name of the FLASH file and press .
11 If using an FTP server, type the FTP server username and password and

press .

12 Confirm the TFTP or FTP download by typing y or yes and pressing

.

13 The Remote Console Switch verifies the file you downloaded is valid. You

are prompted to confirm the upgrade. Type y or yes

and .

14 The Remote Console Switch will begin the FLASH upgrade process. On

screen indicators displays the upgrade process. When the upload is

complete, the Remote Console Switch resets and upgrades the internal

subsystems.