3Com 5500-EI PWR Install Manual

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1-11 Boot ROM and Host Software LoadingThe configuration of auto power down on Ethernet interfaces is added. For the detailed configuration,refer to Enabling Auto Power Down on an Ethernet Port.Traditionally, switch software is loaded through a serial port. This approach is slow, time-consuming andcannot be used for remote loading. To resolve these problems, the TFTP and FTP modules areintroduced into the switch. With these modules, you can load/download software/files conveniently tothe switch through an Ethernet port.This chapter introduces how to load the Boot ROM and host software to a switch locally and remotely.When configuring the Boot ROM and host software loading, go to these sections for information you areinterested in:z Introduction to Loading Approachesz Local Boot ROM and Software Loadingz Remote Boot ROM and Software LoadingIntroduction to Loading ApproachesYou can load software locally by using:z XModem through Console portz TFTP through Ethernet portz FTP through Ethernet portYou can load software remotely by using:z FTPz TFTPThe Boot ROM software version should be compatible with the host software version when you load theBoot ROM and host software.