1-11When loading the Boot ROM and host software using FTP through BOOT menu, you are recommendedto use the PC directly connected to the device as FTP server to promote upgrading reliability.Remote Boot ROM and Software LoadingIf your terminal is not directly connected to the switch, you can telnet to the switch, and use FTP orTFTP to load the Boot ROM and host software remotely.Remote Loading Using FTPLoading Procedure Using FTP Client1) Loading the Boot ROMAs shown in Figure 1-8, a PC is used as both the configuration device and the FTP server. You cantelnet to the switch, and then execute the FTP commands to download the Boot ROM programswitch.btm from the remote FTP server (whose IP address is 10.1.1.1) to the switch.Figure 1-8 Remote loading using FTP ClientStep 1: Download the program to the switch using FTP commands. ftp 10.1.1.1Trying ...Press CTRL+K to abortConnected.220 WFTPD 2.0 service (by Texas Imperial Software) ready for new userUser(none):abc331 Give me your password, pleasePassword:230 Logged in successfully[ftp] get switch.btm[ftp] byeWhen using different FTP server software on PC, different information will be output to the switch.Step 2: Update the Boot ROM program on the switch. boot bootrom switch.btm
