Dell PowerConnect 5448 User's Guide - Page 54
Software Download, Erase FLASH File, Erasing the Device Configuration, Password Recovery - reboot
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Software Download The software download procedure is performed when a new version must be downloaded to replace the corrupted files, update or upgrade the system software. To download software from the Startup menu: 1 From the Startup menu, press [1]. The following prompt appears: Downloading code using XMODEM 2 When using the HyperTerminal, click Transfer on the HyperTerminal Menu Bar. 3 In the Filename field, enter the file path for the file to be downloaded. 4 Ensure that the Xmodem protocol is selected in the Protocol field. 5 Press Send. The software is downloaded. NOTE: After software download, the device reboots automatically. NOTE: The length of time taken by the download varies according to the tool used. Erase FLASH File In some cases, the device configuration must be erased. If the configuration is erased, all parameters configured via CLI, EWS or SNMP must be reconfigured. Erasing the Device Configuration 1 From the Startup menu, press [2] within two seconds to erase flash file. The following message is displayed: Warning! About to erase a Flash file. Are you sure (Y/N)? y 2 Press Y. The following message is displayed. Write Flash file name (Up to 8 characters, Enter for none.):config File config (if present) will be erased after system initialization ======== Press Enter To Continue ======== 3 Enter config as the name of the flash file. The configuration is erased and the device reboots. 4 Repeat the device initial configuration. Password Recovery If a password is lost, the Password Recovery procedure can be called from the Startup menu. The procedure enables entry to the device once without password. 54 Starting and Configuring the Device