HP 12500 Switch Series - 12500-CMW710-R7129 Release Notes

Figure 1 Console connection for local upgrade

Upgrading from the CLI without using ISSU

You can upgrade the Comware software from the CLI through TFTP or FTP.

Using TFTP to upgrade software

This section describes how to upgrade system software by using TFTP.

Backing up the running system software image and configuration file

1. Use the save command in any view to save the running configuration.

<Sysname> save

The current configuration will be written to the device. Are you sure? [Y/N]:y

Please input the file name(*.cfg)[flash:/startup.cfg]

(To leave the existing filename unchanged, press the enter key):

flash:/startup.cfg exists, overwrite? [Y/N]:y

Validating file. Please wait...

Saved the current configuration to mainboard device successfully.

Chassis 1 Slot 0:

Save next configuration file successfully.

2. Use the dir command in user view to identify the Comware images and configuration file

names and verify that the CF card has enough space for the new system software images.