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Loading Software
Introduction
Loading software on the switch involves loading application files and upgrading the Boot ROM program
by using the host software package. The host software package of the S5820X series comprises the
Boot ROM files and application files with the file name extension .bin.
by using the host software package. The host software package of the S5820X series comprises the
Boot ROM files and application files with the file name extension .bin.
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Loading application files: Download the host software package to the flash memory on the switch
and set the attribute (main, backup, or none) of the application files.
and set the attribute (main, backup, or none) of the application files.
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Upgrading the Boot ROM program: Use Boot ROM files in the host software package to upgrade
the Boot ROM program of the switch.
the Boot ROM program of the switch.
Boot ROM files (stored together with application files with name extension .bin in the host software
package) used for upgrade are complete Boot ROM files. A complete Boot ROM file includes a basic
section and an extended section.
package) used for upgrade are complete Boot ROM files. A complete Boot ROM file includes a basic
section and an extended section.
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The basic Boot ROM section is the smallest program file used to complete the primary initialization
of the system.
of the system.
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With rich human-computer interaction (HCI) functions, the extended Boot ROM section uses
Ethernet interfaces for upgrading the applications and the boot system.
Ethernet interfaces for upgrading the applications and the boot system.
Approaches for Loading Software
You can load application and configuration files of the switch through the Boot ROM menu or the CLI.
Table 5-1
Approaches for loading software on the switch
Approach
Section
Loading files through the Boot
ROM menu
ROM menu
Loading files through the CLI