Dell Force10 S2410-01-10GE-24P SFTOS Configuration Guide - Page 45
Points to Remember when Transferring Files, Downloading a Software Image
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For information on the SSL and SSH files listed above, see the Secure Communications folder on the S-Series Documentation and Software CD-ROM. Points to Remember when Transferring Files Points to remember when downloading software code or configuration files include: • Code: - In SFTOS 2.5.1.x , a download of SFTOS overwrites SFTOS code in the designated section of flash memory, denoted by the copy command with the location names image1 and image2. • Configuration: - Configuration is stored in NVRAM. - Active configuration is distinct from the stored configuration. - Changes to active configuration are not retained across resets unless explicitly saved. - A download replaces the stored configuration. - A download is stopped if a configuration error is found. • Upload code, configuration, or logs. • File transfer uses Xmodem or TFTP depending on platform. • Specify the following TFTP server information. - IP address - File path (up to 31 characters) - File name (up to 31 characters) • Progress of the TFTP transfer is displayed. • Use dir nvram (Privileged Exec mode) to display the files stored in NVRAM. Downloading a Software Image After you have set up the hardware, determine if you need a software upgrade. An S-Series switch is shipped with the base Layer 2 software installed, but you might need to install either a more recent image or the optional, extended Layer 3 image. Note: For the migration to SFTOS Version 2.3 and above from versions below 2.3, see the Release Notes that accompanies the software release, because a software upgrade includes an automatic conversion of the binary configuration file to text. Note: SFTOS Version 2.5.1 introduces support for dual software image management on the switch, so that you can download a new image and keep it on the system without installing it until you are ready. You can also keep the previous image on the system if you need to revert to it. Execute one of the "show" commands, such as show hardware, show switch, or show version, that display the currently running software version: Getting Started | 45