Netgear XCM8810 Chassis Hardware Installation Guide - Page 1312

NETGEAR 8800 Chassis Switch CLI Manual the image download. If this occurs, you must decide whether to continue the software download or move or delete the core dump files from the internal memory. For example, if your switch has an external memory card installed with space available, transfer the files to the external memory card. This frees up space on the internal memory card while keeping the core dump files. The switch displays a message similar to the following and prompts you to take action: Core dumps are present in internal-memory and must be removed before this download can continue. (Please refer to documentation for the "configure debug core-dumps" command for additional information) Do you wnat to continue with download and remove existing core dumps? (y/n) Enter y to remove the core dump files and download the new software image. Enter n to cancel this action and transfer the files before downloading the image. For information about configuring and sending core dump information, see the configure debug core-dumps and save debug tracefiles memorycard commands. Specify memorycard to download a an image from the external compact flash memory card installed in the external compact flash slot of the MSM/MM. Use a PC with appropriate hardware such as a compact flash reader/writer and follow the manufacturer's instructions to access the compact flash card and place the image onto the card. For more information about installing the external compact flash memory card into the MSM/MM, see the hardware documentation. Downloading a New Image The following assumes you have already downloaded the image to a network TFTP server or external memory card. The information in this section provides more detailed information for downloading a new image to your switch. Note: Always refer to the most recent version of the release notes for the most current download instructions. Step 1-Verifying the Virtual Router If you loaded the image onto an external compact flash, proceed to step 2. If you loaded the image onto a TFTP server, use one of the following ping commands to confirm which virtual router reaches your TFTP server: ping vr vr-Mgmt ping vr vr-Default At least one of these commands must successfully reach your TFTP server for you to download the image. After verifying the virtual router that reaches your TFTP server, specify that virtual router when you download the image. 1312 | Appendix A. Configuration and Image Commands