3Com 7700R - Switch Starter Kit Installation Manual

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4 MAINTAINING S OFTWAREThis chapter covers the following topics:■ Upgrading Software■ Lost Passwords■ Using the BOOT MenuUpgrading Software The following sections describe how to upgrade software on your Switch 7700:■ Upgrading the Software Image■ Upgrading an 8-Slot Chassis■ Upgrading Software with FTP■ Upgrading Software Using The BOOT Menu■ Upgrading Software Using Xmodem■ Upgrading Software Using TFTPAlways save the configuration file before upgrading applications.Upgrading the SoftwareImageTo upgrade the software image of a Switch 7700, use one of the followingprocedures:■ “Upgrading Software with FTP” on page 48■ “Upgrading Software Using The BOOT Menu”page 49■ “Upgrading Software Using Xmodem” page 53■ “Upgrading Software Using TFTP” page 55Upgrading an 8-SlotChassisBefore you upgrade the software image of an 8-slot Switch 7700, there are severalthings to remember:■ A Fabric from a 7-slot chassis should be installed in Slot0 in an 8-slot chassisand must be upgraded to V3.0 (8-slot version) of the software.■ After you install the redundant Fabric module, you must wait for a few minutesuntil a CLI message indicates that the secondary Fabric is ready, then save theconfiguration.■ Use the management port on the Fabric to download code.■ You must set the boot-loader file to the V3.0 file after you download it.■ After you upgrade both Fabrics, you must reboot the switch.