Dell PowerConnect 3024 User Manual page 34

Firmware Upgrade
From the Firmware Upgrade screen, you can configure the system to download a new version of the management software. You can also set the system to
use the new software without overwriting the previous version. See
The Firmware Upgrade screen contains the following information:
Current Hardware Version
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Current Boot ROM Version
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Current Software Version
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It also contains the following editable fields:
Next Boot from — to indicate the location of the software version you want to run. The following options are available:
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Net — This is the default setting. Use this option to try out a new version of the software before upgrading. This option runs the software from
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an internet location you specify. You must also complete the TFTP Server IP Address and TFTP Path/Filename fields.
Net & save — This option overwrites the current version of the software with the downloaded file. You must also complete the TFTP Server IP
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Address and TFTP Path/Filename fields.
Last Saved — This option automatically shows up after the Net & save option is selected and the system is reset.
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TFTP Server IP Address — to indicate the server from which the system must retrieve the new version of the software.
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TFTP Path/Filename — to indicate the path and name of the software file to download.
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NOTICE: For changes to persist beyond the current session, you must save the new configuration from the Save Configuration page. You must reboot
the system from the System Manager/Reset page to start the firmware upgrade.
"Software Upgrades" for more information about this process.