U P D A T I N G M N S - 6 K – S T E P 12) Enough disk space to store and retrieve the configuration files as well as copysoftware files from GarrettCom. We recommend at least 15MB of disk space forthis purpose3) Connection to the Internet. Make sure the connection does not block FTP filetransfers4) IP address of the switch that is being upgraded. Along with that, the managerlevel account name and password is also needed5) Connection to the GarrettCom Magnum 6K switch. Make sure the Intranet overwhich the software update will occur does not block FTP or TFTP traffic.Selecting the proper versionThe first step is to ensure that you have the proper version of the MNS-6K software. Toaccess the proper software, you will require access to the GarrettCom web site (and ftp site)through a network which does not block ftp file transfers. If your site blocks ftp file transfertraffic, please contact your system administrator to figure out how to access the GarrettComsite to download the necessary software.First determine the version of the software on your switch. To do that, use the command‘show version’ after connecting to the switch and logging in as manager, with the properpassword. If the password is lost or forgotten, please contact GarrettCom Inc customersupport at Phone (510) 438-9071, email – support@garrettcom.com.The table below lists the current MNS-6K version number and software version upgradepath for the MNS-6K.Table A4-1 – Software upgrade matrixExisting softwareversionUpgrade Path What to doVersion 1.0 to Version 2.5 Contact GarrettCom customer support to upgrade thesoftwareVersion 2.5.x or higher Latest Version ofMNS-6KDownload latest version of MNS-6Kfrom ftp://ftp.garrettcom.com/following the steps listed belowDownloading the MNS-6K softwareTo download the MNS-6K software, follow these simple steps:1) Access GarrettCom’s FTP site through any standard browser ftp://ftp.garrettcom.coma) (Note: Make sure the browser has – “enable the ftp view” option checked. ForInternet Explorer it can be enabled by using the menu ToolsÆ Internet options ÆAdvanced). If you are running a personal firewall or other firewall software, pleaseensure that ftp protocol is allowed on the computer or the network.337
