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Software Upgrade Quick Start Configuration Guide

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Contents

Upgrading software at the CLI 1

Introduction· 1

Network configuration· 1

Restrictions and guidelines· 1

Prerequisites· 1

Procedure· 5

Configuring IP addresses for interfaces· 5

Configuring an IP address for the PC· 5

Viewing the current version information· 7

Viewing the free storage space· 7

Upgrading software· 8

Verify the configuration· 8

Configuration files· 9

Upgrading software at the CLI

Introduction

The following information uses an example to describe the basic procedure for upgrading software at the CLI.

Network configuration

As shown in Figure 1, the PC and the device are connected through a configuration cable.

Configure the PC as a file server and enable the TFTP server on it. Configure the device as a TFTP client, download the upgrade file to the device through TFTP, and upgrade the device software.

Figure 1 Network diagram

Restrictions and guidelines

Use the release notes for the upgrade software version to evaluate the upgrade impact on your network and verify the compatibility of the upgrade software with the current software version.

An upgrade requires the device to reboot. Please upgrade software during off-peak hours.

Prerequisites

Obtaining the software image files

You can obtain the upgrade file by using either of the following methods:

· Log in to http://www.h3c.com/en, select Support > Resource Center > Software Download, find the target device, and download the upgrade file.

Figure 2 Downloading the upgrade file

· Contact H3C Support to obtain the upgrade file.

Configuring the file server

The device can function as an FTP, TFTP, or SFTP client. In this example, the device functions as a TFTP client.

# Enable the FTP server on the PC (3CDaemon, in this example), set the upload/download path, and enable the TFTP service.

Figure 3 Setting the upload/download path

Figure 4 Enabling the TFTP service

Procedure

Configuring IP addresses for interfaces

# Create VLAN 99.

<Switch> system-view

[Switch] vlan 99

[Switch-vlan99] quit

# Create VLAN interface 99.

[Switch] interface vlan-interface 99

# Assign IP address 192.168.1.1/24 to VLAN interface 99.

[Switch-Vlan-interface99] ip address 192.168.1.1 24

[Switch-Vlan-interface99] quit

# Enter the view of the interface that connects to the PC, GigabitEthernet 1/0/1 in this example.

[Switch] interface gigabitethernet 1/0/1

# Configure GigabitEthernet 1/0/1 to operate in Layer 2 mode.

[Switch-GigabitEthernet1/0/1] port link-mode bridge

# Assign GigabitEthernet 1/0/1 to VLAN 99.

[Switch-GigabitEthernet1/0/1] port access vlan99

[Switch-GigabitEthernet1/0/1] quit

Configuring an IP address for the PC

# Assign IP address 192.168.1.2/24 to the PC.

Figure 5 Assigning IP address 192.168.1.2/24 to the PC

# Open the Run window by using the Win + R short keys, enter cmd in the Open field, and ping the device in the Command window.

C:\ Documents and Setting\Administrator> ping 192.168.1.1

Pinging 192.168.0.1 with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time=31ms TTL=253

Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time=30ms TTL=253

Ping statistics for 192.168.1.1:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:

Minimum = 30ms, Maximum = 31ms, Average = 30ms

# Ping the TFTP server from the device.

<Switch> ping 192.168.1.2

Ping 192.168.1.2 (192.168.1.2): 56 data bytes, press CTRL_C to break

56 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=0 ttl=64 time=10.701 ms

56 bytes from 192.168.1.2 icmp_seq=1 ttl=64 time=2.678 ms

56 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=2 ttl=64 time=2.282 ms

56 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=3 ttl=64 time=1.617 ms

56 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=4 ttl=64 time=1.701 ms

--- Ping statistics for 192.168.1.2 ---

5 packet(s) transmitted, 5 packet(s) received, 0.0% packet loss

round-trip min/avg/max/std-dev = 1.617/3.796/10.701/3.474 ms

# Save the configuration.

<Switch> save

The current configuration will be written to the device. Are you sure? [Y/N]:y

Please input the file name(*.cfg)[flash:/startup.cfg]

(To leave the existing filename unchanged, press the enter key):

flash:/startup.cfg exists, overwrite? [Y/N]:y

Validating file. Please wait...

Saved the current configuration to mainboard device successfully.

Viewing the current version information

# View the current version information. You can check whether the upgrade succeeds by comparing the version information before and after the upgrade.

<Switch> display version

H3C Comware Software, Version 7.1.070, Release xxxx

H3C Switch uptime is 0 weeks, 0 days, 0 hours, 19 minutes

Last reboot reason : User reboot

…

Viewing the free storage space

# Execute the dir command to verify that the device has sufficient space for the new system software image. Typically, the storage space should be twice the size of the upgrade file.

<Switch> dir

Directory of flash:

0 drw- 707584 Jan 29 2013 05:41:21 123.bin

1 drw- 12639 Jan 29 2013 05:41:21 patch.bin

2 drw- 48866304 Jan 02 2013 08:30:11 r6126p20.ipe

3 -rw- 591 Jan 01 2013 03:31:14 serverkey

4 -rw- 6304 Feb 02 2013 06:58:55 startup.cfg

5 -rw- 159335 Feb 02 2013 06:58:55 startup.mdb

6 -rw- 0 Jan 02 2013 06:19:27 topology.dba

7 drw- - Jan 02 2013 05:32:24 versionInfo

…

251904 KB total (25052 KB free)

# If the free storage space is not sufficient, delete unused files.

<Switch> delete /unreserved patch.bin

The file cannot be restored. Delete flash:/patch.bin? [Y/N]:y

Deleting the file permanently will take a long time. Please wait...

Deleting file flash:/123.bin...Done.

NOTE:

· The .ipe file will be decompressed into multiple .bin files. Make sure the storage space is sufficient for storing the decompressed files. Typically, the storage space should be twice the size of the upgrade files.

· To delete a file permanently, use the delete /unreserved command. If you use the delete command, the file is moved to the recycle bin and still occupies the storage space. To release the storage space, you must execute the reset recycle-bin command in the file's original directory.

Upgrading software

# Place the upgrade image file switch.ipe in the upload/download path on the TFTP server.

# Download the upgrade image file to the device through TFTP.

<Switch> tftp 192.168.1.2 get switch.ipe

% Total % Received % Xferd Average Speed Time Time Time Current

Dload Upload Total Spent Left Speed

100 58.7M 100 58.7M 0 0 1193k 0 0:00:50 0:00:50 --:--:-- 1127k

# Specify the switch.ipe file as the main startup file for the device.

<Switch> boot-loader file flash:/switch.ipe all main

# After the file is decompressed, the system prompts you to delete the file. If the file will be used for rollback, enter N.

<Switch> Do you want to delete flash:/switch.ipe now? [Y/N]:N

# Reboot the device.

<Switch> reboot

Verify the configuration

# Execute the display version command to verify that the software has been upgraded.

<Switch> display version

H3C Comware Software, Version 7.1.070, Release xxxx

H3C Switch uptime is 0 weeks, 0 days, 0 hours, 19 minutes

Last reboot reason : User reboot

…

# Display the current software images and startup software images.

<Switch> display boot-loader

Software images on slot 1:

Current software images:

flash:/boot.bin

flash:/system.bin

Main startup software images:

flash:/boot.bin

flash:/system.bin

Backup startup software images:

None

Configuration files

interface vlan-interface 99

ip address 192.168.1.1 24

interface gigabitethernet 1/0/1

port link-mode bridge

port access vlan 99

Upgrade software through the BootWare menu and Xmodem

Introduction

The following information uses an example to describe the basic procedure for upgrading software through the BootWare menu and Xmodem.

Network configuration

As shown in Figure 2, the PC and the device are connected through a configuration cable.

Download the upgrade file to the device through Xmodem, and upgrade the device software.

Figure 2 Network diagram

Restrictions and guidelines

Use the release notes for the upgrade software version to evaluate the upgrade impact on your network and verify the compatibility of the upgrade software with the current software version.

An upgrade requires the device to reboot. Please upgrade software during off-peak hours.

Xmodem is slow to transfer files. As a best practice, use a network cable to transfer files (see "Upgrading software at the CLI").

Prerequisites

Obtaining the software image files

You can obtain the upgrade file by using either of the following methods:

· Log in to http://www.h3c.com/en, select Support > Resource Center > Software Download, find the target device, and download the upgrade file.

Figure 3 Downloading the upgrade file

· Contact H3C Support to obtain the upgrade file.

Downloading management software

Download management software. This example uses HyperTerminal.

Procedure

Viewing the current version information

# View the current version information. You can check whether the upgrade succeeds by comparing the version information before and after the upgrade.

<Switch> display version

H3C Comware Software, Version 7.1.070, Release xxxx

H3C Switch uptime is 0 weeks, 0 days, 0 hours, 19 minutes

Last reboot reason : User reboot

…

Accessing the BootWare menu

# Press Ctrl+B after the "Press Ctrl+B to enter extended boot menu..." message appears upon device startup.

Press Ctrl+B to enter extended boot menu...

BootWare password: Not required. Please press Enter to continue.

1. Download image to flash

2. Select image to boot

3. Display all files in flash

4. Delete file from flash

5. Restore to factory default configuration

6. Enter BootRom upgrade menu

7. Skip current system configuration

8. Set switch startup mode

0. Reboot

Ctrl+Z: Access EXTENDED ASSISTANT MENU

Ctrl+F: Format file system

Ctrl+P: Change authentication for console login

Ctrl+R: Download image to SDRAM and run

Ctrl+C: Display Copyright

# Enter 1 to download the image file to the flash memory.

Enter your choice(0-8): 1

1. Set TFTP protocol parameters

2. Set FTP protocol parameters

3. Set XMODEM protocol parameters

0. Return to boot menu

# Enter 3 to set the Xmodem download baud rate.

Enter your choice(0-3): 3

Please select your download baudrate:

1.* 9600

2. 19200

3. 38400

4. 57600

5. 115200

0. Return to boot menu

# Select an appropriate download rate, for example, enter 5 to select 115200 bps.

Enter your choice(0-5): 5

Download baudrate is 115200 bps

Please change the terminal's baudrate to 115200 bps and select XMODEM protocol

Press enter key when ready

Modifying the terminal baud rate

Set the serial port on the terminal to use the same baud rate as the console port.

1. Select Call > Disconnect in the HyperTerminal window to disconnect the terminal from the switch.

Figure 4 Disconnecting the terminal from the switch

2. Select File > Properties, and in the Properties dialog box, click Configure.

Figure 5 Properties dialog box

3. Select 115200 from the Bits per second list, and click OK.

Figure 6 Modifying the baud rate

4. Select Call > Call to re-establish the connection.

Figure 7 Re-establishing the connection

Upgrading software

1. Press Enter. The following message appears:

Are you sure to download file to flash? Yes or No (Y/N):Y

2. Enter Y to start downloading the file. (To return to the BootWare menu, enter N.)

Now please start transfer file with XMODEM protocol

If you want to exit, Press <Ctrl+X>

Loading ...CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

3. Select Transfer > Send File in the HyperTerminal window.

Figure 8 Transfer menu

4. In the dialog box that appears, click Browse… to select the image file, and select Xmodem from the Protocol list.

Figure 9 File transmission dialog box

5. Click Send. The following dialog box appears:

Figure 10 File transfer progress

6. Enter the M (main), B (backup), or N (none) attribute for the image file. In this example, assign the main attribute to the images.

Please input the file attribute (Main/Backup/None) m

The boot.bin image is self-decompressing...

Load File name : boot.bin // Set the name of the boot image file

Free space: 470519808 bytes

Writing flash...................................................................

.............

Done!

The system-update.bin image is self-decompressing...

Load File name : system.bin // Set the name of the system image file

Free space: 461522944 bytes

Writing flash...................................................................

.............

Done!

Your baudrate should be set to 9600 bps again!

Press enter key when ready

NOTE:

If an image with the same attribute as the image you are loading is already in the flash memory, the attribute of the old image changes to none after the new image becomes valid.

7. Restore the baud rate of the HyperTerminal to 9600 bps (see "Modifying the terminal baud rate"). If the baud rate is 9600 bps, skip this step.

8. Press Enter to access the BootWare menu.

EXTENDED BOOT MENU

1. Download image to flash

2. Select image to boot

3. Display all files in flash

4. Delete file from flash

5. Restore to factory default configuration

6. Enter BootRom upgrade menu

7. Skip current system configuration

8. Set switch startup mode

9. Set default boot storage medium

0. Reboot

Ctrl+F: Format file system

Ctrl+P: Change authentication for console login

Ctrl+R: Download image to SDRAM and run

Ctrl+C: Display Copyright

Enter your choice(0-9): 0

9. Enter 0 to reboot the system with the new software images.

Verify the configuration

# Execute the display version command to verify that the software has been upgraded.

<Switch> display version

H3C Comware Software, Version 7.1.070, Release xxxx

H3C Switch uptime is 0 weeks, 0 days, 0 hours, 19 minutes

Last reboot reason : User reboot

…

# Display the current software images and startup software images.

<Switch> display boot-loader

Software images on slot 1:

Current software images:

flash:/boot.bin

flash:/system.bin

Main startup software images:

flash:/boot.bin

flash:/system.bin

Backup startup software images:

None

Configuration files

interface vlan-interface 99

ip address 192.168.1.1 24

interface gigabitethernet 1/0/1

port link-mode bridge

port access vlan 99

H3C Campus Fixed-Port Switches CLI-Based Quick Start Configuration Guide-6W101

Upgrading software at the CLI

Obtaining the software image files

Configuring the file server

Upgrade software through the BootWare menu and Xmodem

Obtaining the software image files

Downloading management software

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