Release Notes - HP A7500-CMW520-R6626

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NOTE:

• You can configure the switch as the FTP server, FTP client, or

TFTP client. The transfer processes slightly

vary. For more information about FTP and TFTP, see the

Fundamentals Configuration Guide

in the

A7500 Switch Series Configuration Guides.

• You can use the transfer procedure described in this section to transfer Boot ROM images, system

software images, and patch files for upgrade from the CLI.

Upgrade software from the CLI

CAUTION:

Make sure that the .app file exists in the root directory of the storage medium of the active MPU and

the

standby MPU.

Perform the following tasks as needed:

• Upgrade Boot ROM

• Upgrade system software

• Install patches

1. Upgrade Boot ROM

# Upgrade the Boot ROM for the active MPU in slot 0.

<Sysname> bootrom update file flash:/newest.app slot 0

This command will update bootrom file on the specified board(s),

Continue? [Y/N]:y

Now updating bootrom, please wait...

Start accessing bootflash chip...

Bootrom update succeeded in slot 0.

# Upgrade the Boot ROM for the standby MPU in slot 1.

<Sysname> bootrom update file slot1#flash:/newest.app slot 1

This command will update bootrom file on the specified board(s),

Continue? [Y/N]:y

Now updating bootrom, please wait...

Start accessing bootflash chip...

Bootrom update succeeded in slot 1.

# Upgrade the Boot ROM for the LPU in slot 3.

<Sysname> bootrom update file flash:/newest.app slot 3

This command will update bootrom file on the specified board(s),

Continue? [Y/N]:y

Now updating bootrom, please wait...

Board has finished loading file on Chassis 0 Slot 3.

Start accessing bootflash chip...

Bootrom update succeeded in slot 3.

# Upgrade the Boot ROM for the LPU in slot 4.

<Sysname> bootrom update file flash:/newest.app slot 4

This command will update bootrom file on the specified board(s),

Continue? [Y/N]:y

Now updating bootrom, please wait...