BLADE OS™ Command Reference HP GbE2c L2/L3 Ethernet Blade Switch Version 5.1 Advanced Functionality Software

BLADE OS 5.1 Command Reference
BMD00114, August 2009 Chapter 8: The Boot Options Menu
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5. Enter your username for the server, if applicable.
6. The system prompts you to confirm your request.
You should next select a software image to run, as described below.
Selecting a Software Image to Run
You can select which software image (image1 or image2) you want to run in switch memory for
the next reboot.
1. At the Boot Options# prompt, enter:
2. Enter the name of the image you want the switch to use upon the next boot.
The system informs you of which image is currently set to be loaded at the next reset, and prompts
you to enter a new choice:
Uploading a Software Image from Your Switch
You can upload a software image from the switch to a FTP or TFTP server.
1. At the Boot Options# prompt, enter:
2. The system prompts you for information. Enter the desired image:
3. Enter the name or the IP address of the FTP or TFTP server:
Enter username for FTP server or hit return for TFTP server: <username>
or <Enter>
Boot Options# image
Currently set to use switch software "image1" on next reset.
Specify new image to use on next reset ["image1"/"image2"]:
Boot Options# ptimg
Enter name of switch software image to be uploaded
["image1"|"image2"|"boot"]: <image>
Enter hostname or IP address of FTP/TFTP server: <name or IP address>