Read Me First
for the ProCurve Routing Switches
9304M, 9308M, and 9315M
Covering Software Releases 07.8.01d or Greater (March 2006)
9304M Exceeds 40 lbs. (18.1 kg)
9308M Exceeds 55 lbs. (24.9 kg)
9315M Exceeds 80 lbs. (35 kg) without modules and power
supplies installed. To avoid persona l injury, reduce weight
of chassis by removing all modules and power supplies
from chassis prior to lifting or moving.
When handling, two or more people are required.
Contents
■ Software Updates Are Free! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
■ Downloading Switch Software and Documentation
from the Web. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
■ Updating to Software Release 07.8.01d . . . . . . . . . . . 2
■ Product Documentation Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
■ Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
■ Powering Up a Device Having Multiple
Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
■ Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
■ Included Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
■ Operating Notes and Troubleshooting . 12
Software Updates Are Free!
Help Us Help You...Register Now To Keep Up-To-Date on the Latest Software!
ProCurve periodically provides free software updates on the ProCurve Networking Website for various,
managed ProCurve networking products you may have in your network. To access the latest software
updates, go to the ProCurve Networking Website at
updates
Register for Automatic Notification of Updates. From the
automatically receive email notice of new updates for your managed ProCurve networking products. Just follow the
instructions on that page for how to receive the update notices.
To determine whether you have the latest software, compare the software version that is available on the website with the
version that is currently installed in the management module(s) in your routing switch.
ProCurve periodically updates the software and documentation for your routing switch products. Refer to “Downloading
Switch Software and Documentation from the Web” on page 2.
to go to the ProCurve Networking software updates page.
http://www.procurve.com, then click on Software
free software updates page you can also register to
Less Work, More Network
http://www.procurve.com
Downloading Switch Software and Documentation from the Web
To Download a Software Version:
1.
Go to the ProCurve Networking Website at http://www.procurve.com.
2. Click on Software updates.
3. Under
latest software, click on switches.
To Download Product Documentation: You will need the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader to view, print, and/or copy
the product documentation. You can download the latest version from Adobe at http://www.adobe.com.
1. Go to the ProCurve Networking Website at http://www.procurve.com.
2. Click on
Technical support, then Product manuals.
3. Click on the name of the switch product for which you want documentation. (For a module, click on the name
of the switch product with which it is used.)
4. On the resulting web page, double-click on a document you want.
5. When the document file opens, click on the disk icon in the Acrobat toolbar and save a copy of the file.
Updating to Software Release 07.8.01d
This section explains how to update the software used on M2, M4, and EP redundant management modules on a
ProCurve 9304M, ProCurve 9308M, or ProCurve 9315M routing switch to release 07.8.01d.
Note: Newer software versions require newer versions of boot code. Software versions use a five-digit number in
the format: xx.x.xx; for example, 07.8.01d. Boot code versions use a six-digit number in the format: xx.xx.xx; for
example, 07.06.05.
Different procedures are used to update an M2, M4, or EP management module, depending on the version of software
running on the module:
■ A software release earlier than 07.6.01b
■ Software release 07.6.01b or greater
Note: M1 Management modules (discontinued) do not support software releases 07.x.xx, and are, therefore, not
described in this section. The latest software release supported on an M1 management module is 06.6.36.
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Restrictions
■ Software release 07.8.01d requires boot code version 07.06.05 to support all hardware modules and decom-
press new software images.
A new compression algorithm was introduced in software releases greater than 07.6.01b to generate software
images. The new compression algorithm allows a software image to contain more features.
Software release 07.6.01b was introduced as a special release that is used as an intermediate step when you update
to a later software release. After you install release 07.6.01b and reboot a routing switch, the switch is able to
copy the latest software images to flash memory.
■ On an M2, M4, or EP redundant management module, boot code is not automatically copied from the active
to the standby management module. (However, software code is automatically copied to a standby management module.)
To copy boot code from the active to a standby management module, you must enter the sync boot command.
■ On a ProCurve 9315M, software release 07.5.04 is the earliest release supported. If a management module is
running software earlier than release 07.5.04, you cannot update the module in a 9315M chassis. Instead, you
must update it in a 9304M or 9308M chassis.
Updating to Software Release 07.8.01d: Overview
To update an M2, M4, or EP management module to release 07.8.01d, you must follow these general steps:
A. Update the boot code on the management module to version 07.06.05. If necessary, use the sync boot command
to copy boot code from the active to a standby management module in the routing switch. Then reboot the routing
switch to load boot code 07.06.05.
B. If the routing switch is running software EARLIER than release 07.6.01b, copy release 07.6.01b to flash memory.
Then reboot the device to load the 07.6.01b software.
C. Copy release 07.8.01d to flash memory, and reboot the routing switch to load 07.8.01d software.
A. Updating Boot Code on a Management Module to Version 07.06.05
To update the boot code on an M2, M4, or EP management module to version 07.06.05:
1. Store boot code version 07.06.05 (filename: M2B07605.bin) on a TFTP server that the routing switch can access.
2. Enter the following command at the privileged EXEC level of the CLI (for example: HP9300#) to copy the boot
code from the TFTP server into the flash memory of the management module:
copy tftp flash <ip-addr> <image-file-name> boot
3. Verify that the code has been successfully copied by entering the following command at any level of the CLI:
show flash
The boot code version is displayed on the line that begins with “Boot Image size”. Ensure that boot code version
07.06.05 is displayed for the active management module.
4. If a standby (redundant) management module is installed in the routing switch, synchronize the boot code on
the standby management module by entering the sync boot command.
Verify that boot code 07.06.05 has been successfully copied on the standby management module by entering the
show flash command.
5. Reboot the routing switch to load boot code 07.06.05.
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B. Updating Software on a Management Module From a Release Earlier than 07.6.01b
To update the software on an M2, M4, or EP management module from a release EARLIER than 07.6.01b to release
07.8.01d:
1. Verify the version of boot code installed on the management module by entering the show flash command.
The boot code version is displayed at the end of the line that begins with “Boot Image size”. Ensure that boot code
version 07.06.05 is displayed.
Notes: The show flash command only displays the version of boot code inst alled on the device. It does not disp lay
the version of boot code running on the device.
If you rebooted the routing switch after installing boot code 07.06.05 (as described in “A. Updating Boot Code on a
Management Module to Version 07.06.05”), the required boot code is running. If you are not sure, ProCurve
recommends that you reboot the device now.
2. Store software release 07.6.01b (filename: H2R07601b.bin) on a TFTP server that the routing switch can access.
3. Update the software on the management module to version 07.6.01b by entering the following command:
copy tftp flash <ip-address> H2R07601b.bin [primary | secondary]
Where:
primary copies software to the primary (default) storage area in flash memory.
secondary copies software to the secondary area in flash memory.
If no redundant management module is installed, the message TFTP to Flash Done is displayed when the
update is complete.
If a redundant management module is installed, the message Sync Secondary code in flash...Done is
displayed when the flash images are synchronized and the update is complete.
4. Verify that the software has been successfully copied by entering the show flash command at any level of the CLI:
• The software release in the primary flash is displayed at the end of the line that begins with “Compressed
Pri Code Size”.
• The software release in the secondary flash is displayed at the end of the line that begins with
“Compressed Sec Code Size”.
Ensure that software release 07.6.01b is stored in the primary or secondary flash area.
5. Reboot the routing switch to load software release 07.6.01b from the area of flash memory (primary or
secondary) where you stored it.
6. Continue with “C. Updating Software on a Management Module From Release 07.6.01b or Greater” to update
the software to release 07.8.01d.
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C. Updating Software on a Management Module From Release 07.6.01b or Greater
To update the software on an M2, M4, or EP management module from release 07.6.01b or greater to release 07.8.01d:
1. Verify the version of boot code running on the management module by entering the show flash command.
The boot code version is displayed at the end of the line that begins with “Boot Image size”. Ensure that boot code
version 07.06.05 is displayed.
Notes: The show flash command only displays the version of boot code inst alled on the device. It does not disp lay
the version of boot code running on the device.
If you rebooted the routing switch after installing boot code 07.06.05 (as described in “A. Updating Boot Code on a
Management Module to Version 07.06.05”), the required boot code is running. If you are not sure, ProCurve
recommends that you reboot the device now.
2. Store software release 07.8.01d (filename: H2R07801d.bin) on a TFTP server that the routing switch can access.
3. Update the software on the management module to version 07.8.01d by entering the following command:
copy tftp flash <ip-address> H2R07801d.bin [primary | secondary]
Where:
primary copies software to the primary (default) storage area in flash memory.
secondary copies software to the secondary storage area.
If no redundant management module is installed, the message TFTP to Flash Done is displayed when the
update is complete.
If a redundant management module is installed, the message Sync Secondary code in flash...Done is
displayed when the flash images are synchronized and the update is complete.
4. Verify that the software has been successfully copied by entering the show flash command at any level of the CLI:
• The software release in the primary flash is displayed at the end of the line that begins with “Compressed
Pri Code Size”.
• The software release in the secondary flash is displayed at the end of the line that begins with
“Compressed Sec Code Size”.
Ensure that software release 07.8.01d is stored in the primary or secondary flash area.
5. Reboot the routing switch to load software release 07.8.01d from the area of flash memory (primary or
secondary) where you stored it.
Note: When you reload the software after updating the software to release 07.8.01d, the routing switch displays a
message to say that the configuration has changed and prom pts you to save the changes. This message is displayed
even if you do not make any configuration changes because the sof tware reco rds its release nu mber in the runningconfig file when the software is loaded onto the switch. Enter Y to reload without saving the change or save the
change and reload.
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Product Documentation Set
ProCurve periodically updates the ProCurve 9300/9400 Series Routing Switch document ation. For the latest version
of any of these publications, visit the ProCurve Networking Website at:
http://www.procurve.com
Click on Technical Support, then Product manuals.
Read Me First
The “Read Me First” document, printed on bright yellow paper, is included with every chassis and module. It contains
an overview of software release information, a brief “Getting Started” section, an accessory parts list, troubleshooting
tips, operating notes, and other information that is not included elsewhere in the product documentation. It also
includes:
• software update instructions
• operating notes for this release
Installation and Basic Configuration Guide for the ProCurve 9300 Series Routing Switches
This is an electronic (PDF) guide containing product safety and EMC regulatory statements as well as installation
and basic configuration information, and software and hardware specifications. This guide is included on the
Documentation CD shipped with your ProCurve product. The latest version is also available on the ProCurve website.
Topics Specific to the 9300 Series Routing Switches
• Product mounting instructions
• Module installation
• Basic access and connectivity configuration (passwords, IP addresses)
• Redundant management module commands and file systems
• Cooling system commands and information
• Basic software feature configuration (SNMP, clock, mirror/monitor ports)
• Configuring for these features:
– Uni-Directional Link Detection (UDLD)
– Metro Ring Protocol (MRP)
– Virtual Switch Redundancy Protocol (VSRP)
– GVRP (dynamic VLANs)
• Software update instructions
• Hardware specs
• Software specs (e.g. RFC support, IEEE compliance)
Topics Covered for the 9300/9408sl Routing Switches
• Port settings
•VLANS
• Trunks
• Spanning Tree Protocol
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• Syslog
Quick Start Guide for the ProCurve Series 9300 Routing Switches
This is a printed guide you can use as an easy reference to the installation and product safety information needed for
out-of-box setup, plus the general product safety and EMC regulatory statements of which you should be aware when
installing and using a Routing Switch. This guide is on the Documentation CD shipped with your ProCurve product,
and the latest version is also available on the ProCurve web site.
Installation and Basic Configuration Guide for the ProCurve 9408sl Routing Switch
This is a printed guide that describes the ProCurve 9408sl and provides procedures for installing modules and AC
power supplies into the ProCurve 9408sl, cabling the 10 Gigabit Ethernet interface ports, and performing a basic
configuration of the software. The guide explains how to perform tasks using the CLI.
Topics Specific to the 9408sl Routing Switch
• Product overview and architecture
• Product mounting instructions
• Module installation
• Basic access and connectivity configuration (passwords, IP addresses)
• Management Module redundancy and file systems
• Interacting with the cooling system, switch fabric module, and interface modules
• Basic software feature configuration (SNMP, clock, mirror/monitor ports)
• Hardware maintenance instructions
• Software update instructions
• Hardware specs
• Safety and regulatory statements
• Software specs (e.g. RFC support, IEEE compliance)
Advanced Configuration and Management Guide for the ProCurve 9300/9400 Series Routing Switches
This is an electronic (PDF) guide that contains advanced configuration information for routing protocols and Quality
of Service (QoS). In addition, appendixes in this guide contain reference information for network monitoring, policies,
and filters. This guide is included on the Documentation CD shipped with your ProCurve product. The latest version
is also on the ProCurve Networking Website.
Information on Configuring Features
• Quality of Service (QoS)
• Access Control Lists (ACLs)
• Rate limiting
• IPv4 routing
•RIP
• IP Multicast
•OSPF
•BGP4
• Multicast BGP (MBGP)
• Network Address Translation (NAT)
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• VRRP and VRRPE (enhanced VRRP)
• IPX routing
• AppleTalk routing
• Rout health injection
• Standby Routing Protocol (SRP)
• RMON, Netflow, and Sflow monitoring
IPv6 Configuration Guide for the ProCurve Routing Switches
This is an electronic (PDF) guide that describes the IPv6 software and features. It provides conceptual information
about IPv6 addressing and explains how to configure basic IPv6 connectivity and the IPv6 routing protocols. The
software procedures explain how to perform tasks using the CLI. This reference is included on the Documentation
CD shipped with your ProCurve product and is also available on the ProCurve Networking Website.
Command Line Interface Reference for ProCurve 9300/9400 Series Routing Switches
This is an electronic (PDF) guide that provides a dictionary of CLI commands and syntax. This reference is included
on the Documentation CD shipped with your ProCurve product and is also available on the ProCurve Networking
Website .
Security Guide for the ProCurve 9300/9400 Series Routing Switches
This is an electronic (PDF) guide that provides procedures for securing management access to ProCurve devices and
for protecting against Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. This guide is included on the Documentation CD shipped with
your ProCurve product. The latest version is also available on the ProCurve Networking Website.
Diagnostic Guide for the ProCurve 9300/9400 Series Routing Switches
This is an electronic (PDF) guide that describes the diagnostic commands available on ProCurve devices. The software
procedures show how to perform tasks using the Command Line Interface (CLI). This guide is included on the
Documentation CD shipped with your ProCurve product.The latest version is also available on the ProCurve
Networking Website.
Removing and Installing XENPAK Optics
This is a printed instruction sheet describing the correct preparation and procedure for removing and installing
XENPAK optics on the J8174A 2-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet module. This sheet is shipped with the Procurve 9300M
Management modules and is also available on both the Documentation CD shipped with your ProCurve product and
on the ProCurve Networking Website.
Release Notes
These documents describe features and other information that becomes available between revisions of the main
product guides. New releases of such documents will be available on the ProCurve Networking Website. To register
to receive email notice from ProCurve when a new software release is available, visit:
http://www.procurve.com
Click on My software, then click on Register Here.
Product Documentation CD: A Tool for Finding Specific Information and/or Printing Selected Pages
This CD is shipped with your ProCurve Routing Switch product and provides the following:
•A README file describing the CD contents and use, including easy instructions on how to search the
book files for specific information
•A Contents file to give you easy access to the documentation on the CD
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• Separate PDF files of the individual chapters and appendixes in the major guides, enabling you to easily
print individual chapters, appendixes, and selected pages
• Single PDF files for each of the major guides, enabling you to use the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader to easily
search for detailed information
• Additional files. These may include such items as additional Read Me files and release notes.
Module Installation
Caution—Routing Switch 9304M, 9308M,and 9315M: To avoid hardware damage during module installation, be
careful to properly line up the edges of the module board with the guides built into the module slot on the chassis.
Powering-Up a Device Having Multiple Power Supplies
When you power-up a device that requires multiple power supplies, make sure you apply power to all the supplies (or
at least to the minimum number of supplies required for your configuration) at the same time. Otherwise, the device
either will not boot at all, or will boot and then repeatedly display a warning message stating that you need to add
more power supplies.
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Getting Started
You must access the routing switch by connecting a terminal device to the serial port on the management module.
Note: ProCurve recommends that you use the console cable provided with the routing switch. If you need to use a
different cable, please see the “Console Cable” entry under “Included Components” on page 11.
After you have accessed the device, assign an IP address and subnet mask to correspond to your network’s addressing
scheme. For more on assigning an IP address, and other topics, refer to the following table:
Topic Chapter or Appendix Manual
1
Installation Procedures and Precautions 2, "Installation" Quick Start Guide
Installation and Basic Configuration Guide
Attaching a Terminal Device and Assigning an
2, "Installation" Same as above.
IP Address
Using Redundant Management Modules 3, "Using Redundant Management Modules" Installation and Basic Configuration Guide
Enhanced Performance (EP) Modules A, “Enhanced Performance (EP) Modules Installation and Basic Configuration Guide
T-Flow Module 4, "Using the T-Flow Redundant Management
Installation and Basic Configuration Guide
Module"
2-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Module 5, "Using the 2-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Module Installation and Basic Configuration Guide
System Boot from a Bootp Server 5, "Privileged EXEC Commands" Command Line Interface Reference
Software Specifications C, "Software Specifications" Installation and Basic Configuration Guide
Hardware Specifications A, "Hardware Specifications" Quick Start Guide
Enabling Telnet 2, Securing Access to Management Functions Security Guide
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Shipped in printed form with all ProCurve Series 9300M chassis. Also included on the Documentation CD-ROM shipped with management
modules. The latest version is available on the ProCurve website.
2
Included on the Documentation CD-ROM shipped with management modules. The latest version is available on the ProCurve website.
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
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Included Components
Component Notes
Power Cords The ProCurve 9304M: One power cord.
The ProCurve 9308M: Two power cords.
The ProCurve 9315M: Two power cords.
Caution: If the installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the switch or routing switch,
be sure to use a shielded power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines the regulations for
power cords in your country. The mark is your assurance that the power cord can be used safely with the switch
or routing switch.
Console Cable Connects terminal, PC, or modem to serial port on any ProCurve 9300 management module for direct-connect or
CESD Grounding Tap Kit Use the Cable Electrostatic Discharge (CESD) Grounding Tap before connecting Category 5 or better UTP copper
ESD Strap Helps to prevent electrostatic discharge between your body and routing switch modules or chassis.
Rack Mount Kit Contains two mounting brackets and the screws required to attach the brackets to the routing switch.
Product Documentation
(for software release
07.6.4 or later)
Installation Guide for
XENPAK Optics
Warranty and Support Included with routing switch chassis shipments.
Declaration of Conformity Included with routing switch chassis shipments.
* Go to http://www.procurve.com, click on Technical support, then Product manuals. Click on ProCurve Routing Switch 9300 series and
6308m-SX and scroll to the publication you want to see.
modem access management using the Command Line Interface (CLI). If you need to use a different cable, select
a “straight-through” serial cable with a female DB-9 to DB-9 connector for the connection to the switch or routing
switch. For more information, see “Attaching a PC or Terminal” in chapter 2 of the Installation Guide.
networking cables to the routing switch. Refer to the documentation provided with the kit.
• Read Me First (this document): Updates are periodically posted on the ProCurve website.*
• Quick Start Guide (Shipped with the 9304M, 9308M, and 9315 chassis.) A copy is also included on the
documentation CD-ROM. The latest version of this guide is available on the ProCurve website.*
This single-sheet guide is included in the documentation set shipped with all ProCurve 9300 and 9400 modules.*
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Operating Notes and Troubleshooting
J4881B and J4889B Modules
The new “B” models of the ProCurve 9300 EP 48-port 10/100-TX modules (J4881B and J4889B) have the following
boot code and software requirements:
• Boot code version 07.06.05 (or later) is required.
• Software version 07.8.00a (or later) is required.
Also, the J4881B and J4889B have the following restriction:
Condition. Half-duplex operation is not supported on the “B” models
Solution. Insert an autonegotiating 10/100 switch between the 9300 port and the connected device. The link between
the 9300 port and the switch will autonegotiate to 100 Mbps full-duplex, and the link between the switch and the
connected device will come up at half-duplex.
Redundant Management Module Operation
When two redundant management modules are installed in a Series 9300 routing switch, the two modules work
together as active and standby management modules. If the active module becomes unavailable, the standby module
automatically takes over system operation. If this occurs, the routing tables, ARP tables, etc. are all updated
dynamically, as if the routing switch had been rebooted. As a result of this reconvergence, a noticeable, temporary
network disruption occurs. The duration of the disruption depends on the number of routes being utilized through
the device, and can be significant.
Auto-Negotiation Between the ProCurve 9300M Routing Switches and Extreme Summit Switches
Condition. Auto-Negotiation between ProCurve 9300M routing switches and Extreme Summit switches may sometimes fail.
Solution. Disable auto-gig on the routing switch port(s) attached to the Extreme Summit switch.
For example, use the following CLI commands to disable auto-gig on port 2 in slot 1 of the 9304M Routing Switch:
ProCurve 9304M (config)# int e 1/2
ProCurve 9304M (config-if-1/2)# no auto-gig
Web Management Interface Running Slow or Failing To Respond
Condition. The web management interface on the routing switch times out or does not respond. This can occur when
the routing switch CPU is processing an excessive amount of broadcast traffic.
Solution. The Web management interface recovers automatically when the CPU is sufficiently free of broadcast
traffic. Because the web management interface is a low priority for the CPU, you may want to take steps to reduce
the broadcast traffic on your network. One method for doing this is to use a network management tool to determine
the "top talkers" on your network, then create VLANs to segment the network for optimum traffic control.
Web Management Interface "Not Available" or "In Use"
Condition. You are unable to access the web managment interface.
Solution. A routing switch allows only one session of the web management interface at any given time. Thus, if one
user is accessing the routing switch via the web, the not available or in use messages will appear to another user who
is trying to access that routing switch through the web management interface.
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Device Will Not Boot Up Due to Corrupt Operating System
Condition. The operating system (OS) is corrupt on both the primary and secondary flash memory, and the routing
switch will not boot up.
Solution. The routing switch will first try to boot up using the primary OS written to flash memory. If this fails, the
device automatically tries to boot from the secondary flash memory. If this also fails, the routing switch then tries to
connect to a TFTP server and boot from there. This will fail if a TFTP server is not configured to support the routing
switch, or is not found. You can perform this solution only if you have access to a TFTP server. Otherwise, there are
TFTP applications (available on the World Wide Web) that you can use to enable your PC to appear as a TFTP server
to the routing switch. One website where such software can be found is http://www.walusoft.co.uk.
1. Using a straight-through cable, directly connect a PC or terminal to the serial port on the routing switch. (For
more information on attaching a PC or terminal, refer to chapter 2, "Installation", in the Quick Start Guide or
the Installation and Basic Configuration Guide.)
2. Ensure that the OS version you want the switch to use is properly stored in your TFTP server.
3. Reboot the routing switch as follows.
a. Execute the reload command or use the (recessed) reset button on the management module.
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2 3 4
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Console
b. Immediately after executing the boot command, enter Boot Monitor mode by pressing and holding the
[B]
key. You will then see this prompt:
BOOT MONITOR >
4. Assign an IP address to the routing switch:
BOOT MONITOR > ip address < ip-address > < subnet-mask >
5. If necessary, assign a default gateway IP address to the routing switch:
BOOT MONITOR > ip default_gateway < ip-address >
6. Boot the switch using the OS you previously copied into the TFTP server:
BOOT MONITOR > boot system tftp < server-ip-address > < file-name >
The routing switch will now be able to boot up over the network. A new copy of the operating system can now be
downloaded to the primary and secondary flash memories via the TFTP server.
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Technical information in this document is subject
to change without notice.
© Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P. All rights reserved.
Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without
prior written permission is prohibited except as
allowed under the copyright laws.
March 2006
Manual Part Number
5991-4727
Printed in USA
*5991-4727*
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