Dell PowerConnect 6248 User's Guide - Page 97

Update Bootcode Use the update bootcode command to update the bootcode on all switches. For each switch, the bootcode is extracted from the next-active image and programmed to flash. To update the bootcode for one switch, specify the unit in the command (as shown in the following example). To show the boot code that's on a switch, use the show boot-version command. The version number shows during the boot process. 1. Enter the following command: console#update bootcode Update bootcode and reset (Y/N)? 2. Enter y to reboot the switch. Boot Menu Functions You can perform many configuration tasks through the Boot menu, which can be invoked after the first part of the POST is completed. To display the Boot menu, during the boot process, press 2 within ten seconds after the following message displays: Boot Menu Version: 3.2.0.1 Select an option. If no selection in 10 seconds then operational code will start. 1 - Start operational code. 2 - Start Boot Menu. Select (1, 2): Configuring Dell PowerConnect 97