H3C S5120-EI Series Installation Manual

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5-15 Boot ROM and Host Software LoadingTraditionally, the loading of switch software is accomplished through the serial port. This approach isslow, inconvenient, and cannot be used for remote real-time loading. To resolve these problems, theTFTP and FTP modules are introduced into the switch. With these modules, the software and files canbe loaded through Ethernet port conveniently.This chapter introduces how to load Boot ROM and host software into a switch through the Boot ROMmenu or the CLI.Introduction to Loading ModesTable 5-1 Approaches for loading software on the switchApproach SectionLoading Software Using XMODEM Through Console PortLoading Software Using TFTP through Ethernet PortLoading files through the Boot ROMmenuLoading Software Using FTP Through Ethernet PortLoading Software Using FTPLoading files through the CLILoading Software Using TFTPThe Boot ROM software version must match the host software version when you load the Boot ROMand host software.Loading Software Through the Boot ROM MenuIf your terminal is directly connected to the switch, you can load Boot ROM and host software locally.Before loading the software, make sure that your terminal is correctly connected to the switch to insuresuccessful software loading.Boot MenuStarting......************************************************************ ** H3C S5120-52C-PWR-EI BOOTROM, Version 100 *