Enterasys Networks Enterasys D2 D2G124-12P - Manual (Page 72)

Downloading a Firmware Image
2-34 Basic Configuration
– HyperTerminal Copyright 1999
– Tera Term Pro Version 2.3
Any other terminal applications may work but are not explicitly supported.
The D2 switch allows you to download and store dual images. The backup image can be
downloaded and selected as the startup image by using the commands described in this section.
Downloading from a TFTP Server
To perform a TFTP download, proceed as follows:
1. If you have not already done so, set the switch’s IP address using the set ip address command
as detailed in “ set ip address ” on page 2‐9.
2. Download a new image file using the copy command as detailed in “ copy ” on page 2‐45.
Downloading via the Serial Port
To download switch firmware via the serial (console) port, proceed as follows:
1. With the console port connected, power up the switch. The following message displays:
Version 01.00.29 05-09-2005
Computing MD5 Checksum of operational code...
Select an option. If no selection in 2 seconds then
operational code will start.
1 - Start operational code.
2 - Start Boot Menu.
Select (1, 2):2
Password: *************
2. Before the boot up completes, type 2 to select “Start Boot Menu”. Use “administrator” for
the Password.
Boot Menu Version 01.00.29 05-09-2005
Options available
1 - Start operational code
2 - Change baud rate
3 - Retrieve event log using XMODEM (64KB).
4 - Load new operational code using XMODEM
5 - Display operational code vital product data
6 - Run Flash Diagnostics
7 - Update Boot Code
8 - Delete operational code
9 - Reset the system
10 - Restore Configuration to factory defaults (delete config files)
11 - Set new Boot Code password
[Boot Menu] 2
Note: The “Boot Menu” password “administrator” can be changed using boot menu option 11.