H3C S5120-SI Series Installation Manual

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5-11Loading Files Using TFTP Through Ethernet PortIntroductin to TFTPTrivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) is a TCP/IP protocol used for file transfer between client and server.It provides a simple and low-overhead file transfer service. TFTP provides unreliable data transfer overUDP.Loading a Boot ROM fileComplete the following tasks to load a Boot ROM file using TFTP through an Ethernet port (For detailsabout the HyperTerminal, refer to “Setting Terminal Parameters” on page 4-2):Task RemarksSet up the configuration environmentRequiredConnect the switch to the TFTP server throughan Ethernet port, and to a PC through theconsole port. The PC and the TFTP server canbe the same device.Run the TFTP Server program on the sever RequiredRun the terminal emulation program on the PCconnected with the switch’s console port. Start theswitch and enter the Boot ROM menu. Then enterthe protocol parameter setting menu.Enter the protocol parameter setting menuConfigure the switch to upload the Boot ROM filethrough TFTPRequiredLog in to the switch through the HyperTerminaland configure the protocol for uploading theBoot ROM file.Update the Boot ROM file on the switch RequiredUpdate the Boot ROM file on the switch.Restart the switch to make the updated Boot ROMfile effectiveRequiredRestart the switch to make the updated BootROM file effective.1) Set up the configuration environmentConnect an Ethernet port of the switch to the server (whose IP address is available) that provides thefile (usually the .bin file) to be downloaded, and connect the console port of the switch to a PC, asshown in Figure 5-8.Figure 5-8 Load applications using TFTP through Ethernet port