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October 4th, 2012 17:00
6224F won’t TFTP Config
Hi All—this should be basic, but I after searching it and coming up with nothing, I’m hoping someone can see my error and show me the light.
I recently set up a basic config on a 6224F switch . . . it’s running along fine.
While I can save the running config to the start-up config, it won’t let me tftp either config off to a TFTP server. I’m using the
#copy running-config tftp://172.16.13.9/0-3_12-10-04.scr
The Solar Winds free TFTP server I’m using sees the TFTP connect, indicates that it’s starting, but the next log line says that the file exists, followed by the next log entry that says it’s deleting the file. The TFTP session cycles through this three times before quitting.
I’ve tried from two different pc’s, one with XP, the other with Windows 7. While I can tftp configs from my Cisco switches to either of these computers, the tftp from the 6224F repeatedly fails. I can ping the computers from the 6224F
The switch is running version 3.3.1.10.
Thanks for any help.
DELL-Willy M
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October 4th, 2012 18:00
Storing the Running or Startup Configuration on a Server
Use the copy running-config destination-url command to copy the current
configuration file to a network server using TFTP. Use the copy startupconfig
destination-url command to copy the startup configuration file to a
network server.
console# copy startup-config tftp:// / /
Looks like you have the correct command and it is hitting the solarwinds TFTP. I would look at updating the firmware on the switch to the current version 3.3.4.1. Your current IOS firmware could have some corruption.
www.dell.com/.../powerconnect-6224
Hope this helps,
Keep us updated if you can.
skiIT
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October 25th, 2012 16:00
Thank you for the speedy follow-up, Willy M. I haven't had a chance to come back to this until today.
I have tried downloading the 3.3.4.1 firmware from the Solarwinds TFTP server I have installed on my laptop, with my laptop plugged into the switch via ethernet. Am consoled into the switch, as well, for CLI access. While the TFTP log shows the file transfer starting, it repeats this message a few times over the course of a minute, then follows with the message "Dropped because peer didn't respond." The switch acknowledges failure at approximately the same time.
I started down the path of using xmodem, but it's my first time using it and, while I was consoled to the switch to make it work, don't understand what the command is to make xmodem initiate.
If you could clear up the xmodem command for me or have any other thoughts on how to get the new firmware on to the switch, I would appreciate it. Thanks again!
DELL-Willy M
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October 25th, 2012 17:00
When the switch first powers on from a restart you will see this option:
Select an option. If no selection in 10 seconds then
operational code will start.
1 - Start operational code.
2 - Start Boot Menu.
Select (1, 2):2
Boot Menu Version: 3.2.0.1
Options available
1 - Start operational code
2 - Change baud rate
3 - Retrieve event log using XMODEM
4 - Load new operational code using XMODEM
5 - Display operational code vital product data
6 - Abort boot code update
7 - Update boot code
8 - Delete backup image
9 - Reset the system
10 - Restore configuration to factory defaults (delete config files)
11 - Activate Backup Image
12 - Password Recovery Procedure
[Boot Menu]
Load New Operational Code Using XMODEM
Use option 4 when a new software version must be downloaded to replace corrupted files, update, or
upgrade the system software.
To download software from the Boot menu:
1. On the Boot menu, select 4 and press .
The following prompt displays:
[Boot Menu] 4
Ready to receive the file with XMODEM/CRC....
Ready to RECEIVE File xcode.bin in binary mode
Send several Control-X characters to cancel before transfer starts.
2. When using HyperTerminal, click Transfer on the HyperTerminal menu bar.
3. From the Transfer menu, click Send File.
The Send File window displays.
4. Enter the file path for the file to be downloaded.
5. Ensure the protocol is defined as Xmodem.
6. Click Send.
The software is downloaded. Software downloading takes several minutes. The terminal emulation
application, such as HyperTerminal, may display the loading process progress.