5-15If an application file with a specific attribute already exists when you set a new file with the attribute, theattribute of the existing file becomes none after the new file becomes effective.Loading Software Using FTP Through Ethernet PortIntroduction to FTPThe switch can serve as either an FTP server or an FTP client by using its Ethernet port to download thesystem application and configuration files. The switch serves as an FTP client in the followingexamples.Upgrading the Boot ROM programWhen upgrading the Boot ROM program, the switch can serve only as an FTP client.Complete the following tasks to upgrading the Boot ROM program using FTP through an Ethernet port(For details about 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 FTP Server program on the server RequiredRun the terminal emulation program on the PCconnected with the switch’s console port. Startthe switch and enter the Boot ROM menu, andthen enter the protocol parameter setting menu.Enter the protocol parameter setting menuConfigure the switch to load the Boot ROM filethrough FTPRequiredLog 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 BootROM file effectiveRequiredRestart the switch to make the updated BootROM file effective.1) Set up the configuration environment
