- CABLETRON Systems, Inc, SmartSwitch User's Guide 2E42-27, 2E42-27R, 2E43-27, 2E43-27R

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6. Enter the IP address of the TFTP server using the DDN format.

For example: 134.141.79.121

7. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download File Name field.

8. Enter the complete pathway and file name of the image stored on the

download server.

For example: /tftpboot/2E42.hex

9. Use the arrow keys to highlight EXECUTE at the bottom of the screen

and press ENTER. The message “TFTP DOWNLOAD. WILL

COMMIT TO FLASH. REBOOT IN PROGRESS...” displays in the

event message line at the top of the screen and the new image is

downloaded into FLASH memory.

5.16.3 Image File Download Using Runtime

To download a ﬁrmware image to FLASH memory of the 2E4X-27 using

Runtime, proceed as follows:

1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Method field.

2. Use the SPACE bar to select RUNTIME.

3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Reboot After Download field.

4. Use the SPACE bar to select either YES or NO. Select YES if you

want the device to reboot after the download is completed. Select NO

if you want the device to store the new image in FLASH memory until

the device is reset or during the next power-up.

5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the TFTP Gateway IP Addr field.

6. Set the IP address of the TFTP gateway server (this defaults to the

same IP address as that set in the TFTP Gateway IP Addr field on the

General Configuration screen).

7. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Server IP field.

8. Enter the IP address of the TFTP server using the DDN format.

For example: 134.141.79.121

9. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download File Name field.