Contents

Introduction· 1

Prerequisites· 1

General restrictions and guidelines· 1

Example: Using the switch as a TFTP client to upgrade software· 1

Network configuration· 1

Applicable hardware and software versions· 1

Procedures· 2

Verifying the configuration· 3

Configuration files· 4

Example: Using the switch as an FTP client to upgrade software· 4

Network configuration· 4

Applicable hardware and software versions· 4

Procedures· 5

Verifying the configuration· 7

Configuration files· 7

Example: Using the switch as an FTP server to upgrade software· 7

Network configuration· 7

Analysis· 8

Applicable hardware and software versions· 8

Restrictions and guidelines· 8

Procedures· 8

Verifying the configuration· 10

Configuration files· 10

Introduction

This document provides software upgrade examples.

Prerequisites

This document is not restricted to specific software or hardware versions.

The configuration examples in this document were created and verified in a lab environment, and all the devices were started with the factory default configuration. When you are working on a live network, make sure you understand the potential impact of every command on your network.

This document assumes that you have basic knowledge of FTP and TFTP.

General restrictions and guidelines

When you upgrade software, follow these restrictions and guidelines:

·     Make sure the switch has sufficient storage space for the upgrade file. If the switch does not have sufficient storage space, delete unused files by using the delete /unreserved file-url command.

·     Save the configuration before the upgrade for the configuration to survive a reboot.

Example: Using the switch as a TFTP client to upgrade software

Network configuration

As shown in Figure 1, use TFTP to download a software upgrade file from a TFTP server to upgrade the switch.

Figure 1 Network diagram

 

Applicable hardware and software versions

The following matrix shows the hardware and software versions to which this configuration example is applicable:

 

Hardware	Software version
S6520X-HI switch series S6520X-EI switch series	Supported in Release 1110P01
S6520X-SI switch series S6520-SI switch series S5000-EI switch series MS4600 switch series	Supported in Release 1110P01

 

Procedures

1.     Configure the TFTP server:

# Assign the IP address 192.168.100.14/24 to the TFTP server. (Details not shown.)

# Start the TFTP server and specify a working directory. This example uses the 3CDaemon TFTP server. (Details not shown.)

Figure 2 Configuring the TFTP server

 

2.     Upgrade the switch:

# Assign an IP address to M-GigabitEthernet 0/0/0. Make sure the switch can reach the TFTP server.

<Switch> system-view

[Switch] interface m-gigabitethernet 0/0/0

[Switch-M-GigabitEthernet0/0/0] ip address 192.168.100.66 255.255.255.0

[Switch-M-GigabitEthernet0/0/0] quit

[Switch] quit

# Verify that the switch can ping the TFTP server.

<Switch> ping 192.168.100.14

Ping 192.168.100.14 (192.168.100.14): 56 data bytes, press CTRL_C to break

56 bytes from 192.168.100.14: icmp_seq=0 ttl=64 time=10.701 ms

56 bytes from 192.168.100.14: icmp_seq=1 ttl=64 time=2.678 ms

56 bytes from 192.168.100.14: icmp_seq=2 ttl=64 time=2.282 ms

56 bytes from 192.168.100.14: icmp_seq=3 ttl=64 time=1.617 ms

56 bytes from 192.168.100.14: icmp_seq=4 ttl=64 time=1.701 ms

 

--- Ping statistics for 192.168.100.14 ---

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.

# Use TFTP to download the upgrade file switch.ipe from the TFTP server to the root directory of the storage medium on the switch.

<Switch> tftp 192.168.100.14 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 switch.ipe as the main startup image file.

<Switch> boot-loader file flash:/switch.ipe slot 1 main

Verifying the file flash:/switch.ipe on slot 1.....Done.

Images in IPE:

  boot.bin

  system.bin

This command will set the main startup software images. Continue? [Y/N]:y

Add images to slot 1.

Decompressing file switch.bin to flash:/boot.bin.........Done.

Decompressing file switch.bin to flash:/system.bin...........................Done.

The images that have passed all examinations will be used as the main startup software images at the next reboot on slot 1.

# Reboot the switch.

<Switch> reboot

Verifying the configuration

# Verify that the software has been upgraded.

<Switch> display version

H3C Comware Software, Version 7.1. 070, Release 1110P01

Copyright (c) 2004-2018 New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

H3C S6520X-26C-SI uptime is 0 weeks, 0 days, 0 hours, 19 minutes

Last reboot reason : User reboot

Boot image: flash:/boot.bin

Boot image version: 7.1.070, Release 1110P01

  Compiled Jun 18 2018 17:52:09

System image: flash:/system.bin

System image version: 7.1.070, Release 1110P01

  Compiled Jun 18 2018 17:52:09

---- More ----

# 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 M-GigabitEthernet0/0/0

ip address 192.168.100.66 255.255.255.0

#

Example: Using the switch as an FTP client to upgrade software

Network configuration

As shown in Figure 3, use FTP to download a software upgrade file from an FTP server to upgrade the switch.

Figure 3 Network diagram

 

Applicable hardware and software versions

The following matrix shows the hardware and software versions to which this configuration example is applicable:

 

Hardware	Software version
S6520X-HI switch series S6520X-EI switch series	Supported in Release 1110P01
S6520X-SI switch series S6520-SI switch series S5000-EI switch series MS4600 switch series	Supported in Release 1110P01

 

Procedures

1.     Configure the FTP server:

# Assign the IP address 192.168.100.14/24 to the FTP server. (Details not shown.)

# Start the FTP server and specify a working directory. This example uses the 3CDaemon FTP server. (Details not shown.)

# Add a local user account. (Details not shown.)

# Set the username to 123456 and the password to 123456 for the user account.

Figure 4 Configuring the FTP server

 

2.     Upgrade the switch:

# Assign an IP address to M-GigabitEthernet 0/0/0. Make sure the switch can reach the FTP server.

<Switch> system-view

[Switch] interface m-gigabitethernet 0/0/0

[Switch-M-GigabitEthernet0/0/0] ip address 192.168.100.66 255.255.255.0

[Switch-M-GigabitEthernet0/0/0] quit

[Switch] quit

# Verify that the switch can ping the FTP server.

<Switch> ping 192.168.100.14

Ping 192.168.100.14 (192.168.100.14): 56 data bytes, press CTRL_C to break

56 bytes from 192.168.100.14: icmp_seq=0 ttl=64 time=10.701 ms

56 bytes from 192.168.100.14: icmp_seq=1 ttl=64 time=2.678 ms

56 bytes from 192.168.100.14: icmp_seq=2 ttl=64 time=2.282 ms

56 bytes from 192.168.100.14: icmp_seq=3 ttl=64 time=1.617 ms

56 bytes from 192.168.100.14: icmp_seq=4 ttl=64 time=1.701 ms

 

--- Ping statistics for 192.168.100.14 ---

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...

Configuration is saved to  mainboard device successfully.

# Use the username 123456 and the password 123456 to log in to the FTP server.

<Switch> ftp 192.168.100.14

Connected to 192.168.100.14 (192.168.100.14).

220 3Com 3CDaemon FTP Server Version 2.0

User (192.168.100.14:(none)): 123456

331 User name ok, need password

Password:

230 User logged in

Remote system type is UNIX.

Using binary mode to transfer files.

# Use FTP to download the upgrade file switch.ipe from the FTP server to the root directory of the storage medium on the switch.

ftp> get switch.ipe

227 Entering passive mode (192,168,100,14,8,86)

125 Using existing data connection

226 Closing data connection; File transfer successful.

50445056 bytes received in 53.6 seconds (1.25 Mbyte/s)

ftp> quit

# Specify switch.ipe as the main startup image file.

<Switch> boot-loader file flash:/switch.ipe slot 1 main

Verifying the file flash:/switch.ipe on slot 1.....Done.

Images in IPE:

  boot.bin

  system.bin

This command will set the main startup software images. Continue? [Y/N]:y

Add images to slot 1.

Decompressing file switch.bin to flash:/boot.bin.........Done.

Decompressing file switch.bin to flash:/system.bin.................................Done.

The images that have passed all examinations will be used as the main startup software images at the next reboot on on slot 1.

# Reboot the switch.

<Switch> reboot

Verifying the configuration

# Verify that the software has been upgraded.

<Switch> display version

H3C Comware Software, Version 7.1.070, Release 1110P01

Copyright (c) 2004-2018 New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

H3C S6520X-26C-SI uptime is 0 weeks, 0 days, 0 hours, 19 minutes

Last reboot reason : User reboot

Boot image: flash:/boot.bin

Boot image version: 7.1.070, Release 1110P01

  Compiled Jun 18 2018 17:52:09

System image: flash:/system.bin

System image version: 7.1.070, Release 1110P01

  Compiled Jun 18 2018 17:52:09

---- More ----

# 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 M-GigabitEthernet0/0/0

ip address 192.168.100.66 255.255.255.0

#

Example: Using the switch as an FTP server to upgrade software

Network configuration

As shown in Figure 5:

·     Enable the FTP server on the switch.

·     Use FTP to upload a software upgrade file from an FTP client to upgrade the switch.

Figure 5 Network diagram

 

Analysis

To use the switch as an FTP server, you must create a local user account on the switch to provide FTP service.

Applicable hardware and software versions

The following matrix shows the hardware and software versions to which this configuration example is applicable:

 

Hardware	Software version
S6520X-HI switch series S6520X-EI switch series	Supported in Release 1110P01
S6520X-SI switch series S6520-SI switch series S5000-EI switch series MS4600 switch series	Supported in Release 1110P01

 

Restrictions and guidelines

You must set the file transfer mode to binary for FTP to transfer files correctly.

Procedures

1.     Configure the FTP server:

# Assign an IP address to M-GigabitEthernet 0/0/0.

<Switch> system-view

[Switch] interface m-gigabitethernet 0/0/0

[Switch-M-GigabitEthernet0/0/0] ip address 192.168.100.66 255.255.255.0

[Switch-M-GigabitEthernet0/0/0] quit

# Add a local user account. Set the username to abc and the password to 123456.

[Switch] local-user abc

[Switch-luser-abc] password simple 123456

# Assign the network-admin user role to the user account.

[Switch-luser-abc] authorization-attribute user-role network-admin

# Remove the default network-operator user role.

[Switch-luser-abc] undo authorization-attribute user-role network-operator

# Assign FTP service to the user account.

[Switch-luser-abc] service-type ftp

[Switch-luser-abc] quit

# Enable the FTP server.

[Switch] ftp server enable

[Switch] quit

# 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.

2.     Configure the FTP client:

# Assign the IP address 192.168.100.14/24 to the FTP client. Make sure the FTP client can reach the switch. (Details not shown.)

# Use the username abc and the password 123456 to log in to the FTP server.

C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator> ftp 192.168.100.66

Connected to 192.168.100.66.

220 FTP service ready.

User (192.168.100.66:(none)): abc

331 Password required for abc.

Password:

230 User logged in.

# Access the directory that contains the upgrade file.

ftp> lcd E:\

Local directory now E:\

# Set the file transfer mode to binary.

ftp> binary

200 TYPE is now 8-bit binary

# Transfer the upgrade file switch.ipe to the root directory of the storage medium on the FTP server.

ftp> put switch.ipe

200 PORT command successful

150 Connecting to port 2903

226 File successfully transferred

ftp: 50445056 sent in 1.05Seconds 67282.77Kbytes/sec.

# Verify that the image file is saved on the FTP server.

ftp> ls switch.ipe

200 PORT command successful

150 Connecting to port 3391

switch.ipe

226 1 matches total

ftp: 24 bytes received in 0.00Seconds 24000.00Kbytes/sec.

# Close the FTP connection.

ftp> bye

3.     Upgrade the switch:

# Specify switch.ipe as the main startup image file.

<Switch> boot-loader file flash:/switch.ipe slot 1 main

Verifying the IPE file and the images.....Done.

Verifying the file flash:/switch.ipe on slot 1.....Done.

Images in IPE:

  boot.bin

  system.bin

This command will set the main startup software images. Continue? [Y/N]:y

Add images to slot 1.

Decompressing file switch.bin to flash:/boot.bin.........Done.

Decompressing file switch.bin to flash:/system.bin.................................Done.

The images that have passed all examinations will be used as the main startup software images at the next reboot on slot 1.

# Reboot the switch.

<Switch> reboot

Verifying the configuration

# Verify that the software has been upgraded.

<Switch> display version

H3C Comware Software, Version 7.1.070, Release 1110P01

Copyright (c) 2004-2018 New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

H3C S6520X-26C-SI uptime is 0 weeks, 0 days, 0 hours, 19 minutes

Last reboot reason : User reboot

Boot image: flash:/boot.bin

Boot image version: 7.1.070, Release 1110P01

  Compiled Jun 18 2018 17:52:09

System image: flash:/system.bin

System image version: 7.1.070, Release 1110P01

  Compiled Jun 18 2018 17:52:09

---- More ----

# 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 M-GigabitEthernet0/0/0

ip address 192.168.100.66 255.255.255.0

#

local-user abc class manage

 password hash $h$6$YMVbbwFL/vviWcQu$+CuTbYCehNZtZo5RCXiadpYbXYWa2omt5TUtEh3UPCg3fZjxYCp5WzbuE2GoowVi2YA/BK+mnSZJZqi5jRDuCg==

 service-type ftp

 authorization-attribute user-role network-admin

#

 ftp server enable

#