Cabletron Systems pmn User Manual

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Chapter 5: Local Management
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2M46-04R/2M46-04RDC User’s Guide
5.15.3
Image File Download Using Runtime
To download a new firmware image into FLASH using Runtime, proceed 
as follows:
1.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Method field.
2.
Use the SPACE bar to select RUNTIME.
3.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the Reboot After Download field.
4.
Use the SPACE bar to select either YES or NO. Select YES if you 
want the device to reboot after the download is completed. Select NO 
if you want the device to store the new image in FLASH memory until 
the device is reset or during the next power-up.
5.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the TFTP Gateway IP Addr field.
6.
Set the IP address of the TFTP gateway server (this defaults to the 
same IP address as that set in the TFTP Gateway IP Addr field on the 
General Configuration screen). 
7.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Server IP field.
8.
Enter the IP address of the TFTP server using the DDN format. 
For example: 134.141.79.121
9.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download File Name field.
10.
Enter the complete path and file name of the image stored on the 
download server.
For example: /tftpboot/2M46.fls
11.
Use the arrow keys to highlight EXECUTE at the bottom of the screen 
and press ENTER. The message “RUNTIME DOWNLOAD. WILL 
COMMIT TO FLASH. REBOOT IN PROGRESS...” displays in the 
event message line at the top of the screen and the new image is 
downloaded into FLASH memory.