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NOTE:
The <Return> or <Esc> key must be pressed within 2 seconds in order to display the Startup menu.
NOTE:
The device times out after 35 seconds if no selection is made. The time out periods can be reset using the CLI.
5. Type 1. The following prompt displays:
Downloading code using XMODEM.
6. Using any VT100 emulator, select the download file option. The Send File window is displayed. Click the Send button.
Send File Window
7. Enter the file path for the configuration file.
8. Ensure the protocol is defined as Xmodem.
9. Click Send. The software is downloaded.
The device reboots automatically.
NOTE:
The TFTP server must be configured before beginning to download the software.
Erasing the FLASH File
The device configuration can be erased using the ASCII terminal. If the configuration is erased, all IP host parameters and parameters configured via CLI, Web
Management Interface or SNMP must be reconfigured.
To erase the device configuration:
1. Verify that the ASCII terminal is connected to the device.
2. Connect the power cable. The device boots and the Startup menu appears. The device begins to boot.
3. Press <Esc> to exit or <Enter> within two seconds. The Startup menu is displayed.
4. Type the number indicating your choice or press <Esc> to exit. Type 2 within two seconds. The following message is displayed:
Warning! About to erase the file from flash Are you sure (Y/N)?
5. Type Y. The following message is displayed.
? Flash file name (8 characters, Enter for none.)
6. Enter config as the FLASH file name. The configuration is erased and the switch reboots. The IP parameter configuration for a first-time configuration is
described in
Device Configuration
Erasing FLASH Sectors
The FLASH memory stores the executable image, CDB (MIB file), log file, and additional files.
Introduction.
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