3Com Switch 7750 Configuration Guide Guide

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Step 2: Enter 3 in the above menu to download the host software using
XMODEM.
The subsequent steps are the same as those for loading the BootROM software,
except that the system gives the prompt for host software loading instead of
BootROM loading.
Loading Software Using
TFTP through Ethernet
Port
Introduction to TFTP
TFTP, one protocol in TCP/IP protocol suite, is used for trivial file transfer between
client and server. It uses UDP to provide unreliable data stream transfer service.
Loading BootROM software
Figure 205 Local loading using TFTP
Step 1: As shown in Figure 205, connect the switch through an Ethernet port to
the TFTP server, and connect the switch through the Console port to the
configuration PC.
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You can use one PC as both the configuration device and the TFTP server.
Step2: Run the TFTP server program on the TFTP server, and specify the path of the
program to be downloaded.
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CAUTION: TFTP server program is not provided with the Switch 7750 Family.
Step 3: Run the HyperTerminal program on the configuration PC. Start the switch.
Then enter the Boot Menu.
At the prompt "Enter your choice(0-5):" in the Boot Menu, press <Ctrl+U>, and
then press <Enter> to enter the BootROM update menu shown below:
Fabric bootrom update menu:
1. Set TFTP protocol parameter
2. Set FTP protocol parameter
3. Set XMODEM protocol parameter
0. Return to boot menu
Enter your choice(0-3):
Step 4: Enter 1 to in the above menu to download the BootROM software using
TFTP. Then set the following TFTP-related parameters as required:
Load File name :Switch 7750 Family.btm
Switch IP address :1.1.1.2
Server IP address :1.1.1.1
Switch
PC
Console port Ethernet port
TFTP server
Switch
PC
Console port Ethernet port
Switch
PC
Console port Ethernet port
TFTP client
Switch
PC
Console port Ethernet port
Switch
PC
Console port Ethernet port
TFTP server
Switch
PC
Console port Ethernet port
Switch
PC
Console port Ethernet port
TFTP client
Switch
PC
Console port Ethernet port