HP 3100 SI Switch Series - S3100SI-CMW310-R2215P12 Release Notes
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Software Upgrading via Ethernet Interface
(FTP/TFTP)
Software Upgrading via TFTP
1. Introduction to TFTP
TFTP (trivial file transfer protocol) is a type of simple file transfer protocol in the TCP/IP protocol suite that
applies between clients and servers. TFTP is normally realized on the UDP basis to provide unreliable
data transfer service.
2. TFTP upgrading procedure
1. Step 1: Select an Ethernet interface for downloading on the S5600. Connect the switch to the PC
(where the upgrading file is located) via the interface. At the same time, you should connect the
switch to a PC via the console port (The PC should be the same as the PC where the upgrading file
is located).
2. Step 2: Run the TFTP server program on the PC connected with the Ethernet interface for upgrading,
and specify the file path of the upgrading program.
CAUTION:
H3C series switches are not shipped with TFTP Server program.
3. Step 3: Run the terminal emulation program on the PC connected to the Console port, and boot the
switch to access the Boot menu.
4. Step 4: Enter 1 in the Boot menu. Press <Enter> and the system will access the download program
menu.
Please set application file download protocol parameter:
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):1
5. Step 5: Enter 1 in the download program menu. Select to use TFTP for the software upgrading.
Press <Enter> and the screen will display the following information:
Load File name
Switch IP address (This address and the server IP address must be on the same network
segment)
Server IP address (IP address of the PC where the file is stored)
6. Step 6: Complete the relevant information based on the actual requirements and press <Enter>.
The screen will display the following information:
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