Performing a serial download 47
Performing a serial download
Introduction
You can perform a serial download of the new GbE2 Interconnect Switch Operating System firmware, or Boot Code
firmware if you want to upgrade a GbE2 Interconnect Switch directly from any existing operating system (OS) or Boot
Code images.
This procedure requires the following:
• A computer running terminal emulation software
• A standard null modem cable with a female DB-9 connector
• A GbE2 Interconnect Switch OS firmware and/or Boot Code images
Serial upgrade of boot code firmware image procedure
Use the following procedure to perform a serial upgrade of the GbE2 Interconnect Switch Boot Code firmware image,
usually named pGbE2_b_100.bin.
1. Using the null modem, connect the console port of a GbE2 Interconnect Switch to the serial port of your PC that
supports XModem/1K XModem.
2. Start HyperTerminal (part of Microsoft Windows) or equivalent terminal emulation application (depending on
your computer operating system), and set the following parameters for terminal emulation console:
Parameter Value
Baud Rate 9600
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 1
Flow Control None
3. Power on the GbE2 Interconnect Switch.
4. Hold the Shift key down and press the D key repeatedly during the Memory Test, until the following message
displays:
Memory Test ................
Xmodem Mode
Starting POST...
Checking MP I2c................................... PASSED.
Checking PCI bus.................................. PASSED.
Checking Interrupt................................ PASSED.
Post Passed.
Disabling watchdog for xmodem.
ProLiant p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch - PPCBoot 2.x.x.
To download GbE2 Switch Boot Code or GbE2 Switch OS Image use 1K Xmodem at
115200
NOTE: You can perform serial downloads at 57600 baud rate by pressing the Shift-F keys or at 115200
baud rate by pressing the Shift-D keys.
