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Configuration Guide - Basic Configuration 11 BootLoad Menu Operation

11 BootLoad Menu Operation

11.1 BootLoad Main Menu

11.2 Enter startup submenu
11.3 Enter ethernet submenu
11.4 Modifying Parameters on the Ethernet Interface
11.5 Enter filesystem submenu
11.6 Enter password submenu
11.7 Clear password for console user
11.8 BootLoad Diagnostic Menu Overview
11.9 Upgrading the System Software Through the BootLoad Menu

11.1 BootLoad Main Menu

During startup, the device loads the BootLoad program and then the system
software.
When the message "Press Ctrl+B or Ctrl+E to enter BootLoad menu:" is displayed,
press Ctrl+B or Ctrl+E within 3 seconds to enter the BootLoad main menu:
Press Ctrl+B or Ctrl+E to enter BootLoad menu : 2
Info: The password is empty. For security purposes, change the password.

New password: //Set the BootLoad password.

Verify:

To prevent unauthorized users from accessing the BootLoad main menu, users are
required to enter a password. You can change the BootLoad password following
the procedure in 11.6.1 Changing the BootLoad Password.
The default username and password are available in S Series Switches Default
Usernames and Passwords (Enterprise Network or Carrier). If you have not
obtained the access permission of the document, see Help on the website to find
out how to obtain it.

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NOTE

If a user enters incorrect BootLoad passwords three times, the device restarts.
To ensure device security, change the password periodically.
If you press Ctrl+T when the device displays "Press Ctrl+T to Start Memory Test", "Press
CTRL+T for full memory test" or "Press [Ctrl+T] to entry diag menu in 1 seconds" during
the device startup process, the device will perform a memory check.

When a correct BootLoad password is entered, the BootLoad main menu is

displayed:
BootLoad Menu

1. Boot with default mode

2. Enter startup submenu
3. Enter ethernet submenu
4. Enter filesystem submenu
5. Enter password submenu
6. Clear password for console user
7. Reboot
(Press Ctrl+E to enter diag menu)

Enter your choice(1-7):

Table 11-1 Description of the BootLoad main menu

Item Description

Boot with default mode Starts the device with the default mode
without the BootLoad reboot phase.
Select this option when fast device
startup is required or the operations in
the BootLoad menu do not involve the
BootLoad program, for example, modify
the BootLoad password.

Enter startup submenu Enters the startup submenu. In this

submenu, you can check or modify
startup configurations.

Enter ethernet submenu Enters the Ethernet submenu. In this

submenu, you can download files to
memories and storage devices through
the Ethernet port or back-up
configuration files.
This operation features fast file transfer,
but you must configure network
parameters and file server to ensure
reachable routes between the device and
server.

Enter filesystem submenu Enters the file system submenu. In this

submenu, you can manage and maintain
the file system.

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Item Description

Enter password submenu Enters the password submenu. In this

menu, you can change the BootLoad
password or restore the default BootLoad
password.

Clear password for console user Deletes the console port login password.
When you forget the console port login
password and fail to log in, you can use
this submenu to delete the console port
login password.

Reboot Run the Reboot command to restart the

BootLoad and start other components
when parameter modification affects
device initialization.

(Press Ctrl+E to enter diag menu) Press Ctrl+E to enter the diagnostic
menu. For details about the diagnostic
menu, see BootLoad Menu Overview.

Shortcut key The BIOS menu provides three shortcut

keys: Ctrl+M, Ctrl+J, and Ctrl+E. The
functions of these shortcut keys are as
follows:
● Ctrl+M and Ctrl+J: The two shortcut
keys can be used in any BIOS menu to
provide functions similar to Enter.
● Ctrl+E: This shortcut key can only be
used in the BIOS main menu to print
chassis type information.

11.2 Enter startup submenu

In the BootLoad main menu, select 2 to access the startup configuration submenu.
BootLoad
Menu
1. Boot with default mode
2. Enter startup submenu
3. Enter ethernet submenu
4. Enter filesystem submenu
5. Enter password submenu
6. Clear password for console user
7. Reboot
(Press Ctrl+E to enter diag menu)

Enter your choice(1-7):2

Startup Configuration Submenu

1. Display startup configuration

2. Modify startup configuration
3. Return to main menu

Enter your choice(1-3):

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Table 11-2 Startup configuration submenu

Item Description

Display startup configuration Displays the current system software,

configuration file, and patch file, and
those used in the last startup.
Before upgrading or rolling back the
system, you can check whether the
correct startup files are specified.

Modify startup configuration Allows you to modify startup

configuration information.
Before upgrading or rolling back the
system, you can specify the system
software, configuration file, and patch
file.

Return to main menu Displays the main menu.

11.2.1 Verifying the Startup Configuration

Before upgrading or rolling back the system, select 1 in the startup configuration
submenu to check whether the correct startup files are specified.
Startup Configuration Submenu

1. Display startup configuration

2. Modify startup configuration
3. Return to main menu

Enter your choice(1-3): 1

Current startup configuration
startup type : Flash
startup file : s5720hi.cc
configuration file: vrpcfg.zip
patch package :

Last time startup state : Success

Latest successful startup configuration
startup file : s5720hi.cc
configuration file: vrpcfg.zip
patch package :

Table 11-3 Output information description

Item Description

Current startup configuration The following shows current startup

configuration information.

startup type Startup storage device where the

system software, configuration file,
and patch file are stored. The device
supports only the flash memory. The
parameter value is Flash.

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Item Description

startup file System software, in the format of .cc.

configuration file Configuration file, in the format of .zip

or .cfg.

patch package Patch file, in the format of .pat.

Last time startup state Last startup status. The value can be:
● Success
● Failed

Latest successful startup configuration Configuration used in the last

successful startup.

11.2.2 Modifying Startup Configuration Information

Context
When the system software on a device is damaged and you cannot log in to the
device, you can use the BootLoad to upload the system software and patch file,
and configure the device to start using the uploaded files. In this way, you can
restore the system software and upgrade the device.

NOTE

Before modifying startup configuration information, upload specified files to the flash
memory using 11.3 Enter ethernet submenu.

Procedure
Step 1 In the startup configuration submenu, select 2 to enter the startup configuration
submenu.
Startup Configuration Submenu

1. Display startup configuration

2. Modify startup configuration
3. Return to main menu

Enter your choice(1-3): 2

Step 2 Select the startup storage device.

Note: startup file field can not be cleared
'.'=clear field; '^D'=quit; Enter=use current configuration

startup type(1: Flash)

current: 1
new :

Currently, the device supports only the flash memory. No setting is required.
Step 3 Specify the system software.
Flash startup file (can not be cleared)
current: s5720hi.cc
new :

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Enter the name of the new system software and press Enter. If the current system
software is available and does not need to be replaced, press Enter.

NOTE

● When new system software is configured, the system checks the system software integrity. If
the digital signature of the system software is invalid, the configuration fails. Therefore,
ensure the system software validity.
● The specified system software must be available and exist in the flash memory; otherwise,
the device fails to start. If the device fails to start three times using the specified system
software, it starts with the system software used in the latest successful startup.
● If the system software to be specified is V200R008 or an earlier version, you must restore the
default BootLoad password first according to Restoring the BootLoad Password and then
specify the system software. Otherwise, the BootLoad password may not be used or a fault
occurs on the switch. If the BootLoad password cannot be used after the downgrade, run the
reset boot password command to restore the default BootLoad password again.

Step 4 Specify the patch file.

patch package
current: s5720hi-sph005.pat
new :

Enter the name of the patch file and press Enter to return to the startup
configuration submenu. Press Enter if you do not need to upgrade the patch file.
The submenu for modifying the flash description is displayed. By default, no patch
file is specified.

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11.3 Enter ethernet submenu

Before transferring files using the Ethernet submenu, deploy an FTP, TFTP or SFTP
server as the file server and connect the device to the FTP, TFTP or SFTP server
using the management interface.

NOTE

If no management interface is provided on a device, use the first interface on the device to
connect to the FTP, TFTP or SFTP server. If the first interface on a device is the combo
interface, use the electrical mode.

Transferring files using an Ethernet interface is faster than using the serial port,
but requires the deployment of an FTP, TFTP or SFTP server and an additional
cable.
In the BootLoad main menu, select 3 to enter the Ethernet submenu.
BootLoad
Menu
1. Boot with default mode
2. Enter startup submenu
3. Enter ethernet submenu
4. Enter filesystem submenu
5. Enter password submenu
6. Clear password for console user
7. Reboot
(Press Ctrl+E to enter diag menu)

Enter your choice(1-7):3

ETHERNET SUBMENU

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1. Download file to Flash through ethernet interface

2. Modify ethernet interface boot parameter
3. Return to main menu

Enter your choice(1-3):

Table 11-4 Ethernet submenu

Item Description

Download file to Flash through Loads files to the flash memory using the
ethernet interface Ethernet interface.

Modify ethernet interface boot Allows you to modify parameters on the

parameter Ethernet interface. Properly set the
parameters on the Ethernet interface
before uploading files using the Ethernet
interface.
The Ethernet interface here refers to the
management interface on the device.
Configure the IP address of the Ethernet
interface, files to be uploaded, and FTP/
TFTP/SFTP user name and password, to
connect the device to the FTP/TFTP/SFTP
server.

Return to main menu -

NOTE

If operation fails three consecutive times, the device automatically restarts.

11.4 Modifying Parameters on the Ethernet Interface

Context
The BootLoad allows you to connect a device to another device or a PC using FTP,
SFTP or TFTP to implement fast transfer for the system software, configuration
file, and patch file. To ensure consistent parameters on both ends of the FTP, SFTP
or TFTP connection, set parameters on the Ethernet interface (management
interface) before setting up a connection.

Pre-configuration Tasks
In the BootLoad menu, a device can function only as an FTP, SFTP or TFTP client.
Before transferring files in this menu, deploy an FTP, SFTP or TFTP server as the
file server and connect the server to the management interface on the device to
ensure connectivity.

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Procedure
Step 1 In the Ethernet submenu, select Modify ethernet interface boot parameter to
modify parameters on the Ethernet interface.

BOOTLINE SUBMENU

1. Set TFTP protocol parameters

2. Set FTP protocol parameters
3. Set SFTP protocol parameters
4. Return to ethernet menu

Enter your choice(1-4):

NOTE

The FTP/TFTP/SFTP protocol parameter information entered by this function will be cleared
after you exit the BootLoad menu.

Step 2 Configure TFTP, FTP or SFTP parameters based on the selected server type.

Table 11-5 Modifying parameters on the Ethernet interface

Operation Description

Entering characters Indicates that the existing values need

NOTE to be changed. Press Enter to confirm
The characters are case-insensitive. Spaces the operation.
and the following characters cannot be
used in the characters: ~ * / \ : ' "

Entering a dot (.) Deletes existing information in the

current view.

Pressing a hyphen (-) Returns to the previous option.

Pressing Ctrl+D Exits from the view for modifying

parameters on the Ethernet interface
and returns to the Ethernet submenu.

Pressing Enter Skips to the next option without any

change.

● If a TFTP server is configured as the file server, select 1 to access the submenu
for modifying TFTP parameters.
BOOTLINE SUBMENU

1. Set TFTP protocol parameters

2. Set FTP protocol parameters
3. Set SFTP protocol parameters
4. Return to ethernet menu

Enter your choice(1-4): 1

'.' = clear field; '-' = go to previous field; 'Ctrl+D' = quit

Load File name : s6720li.cc

Switch IP address : 192.168.1.15
Server IP address : 192.168.1.40

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Table 11-6 Submenu for modifying TFTP parameters

Item Description

Load File name File to be uploaded. The file name is

a string of 1 to 64 characters
without spaces and question mark
(?). The file name cannot contain \"
\' \\ * ~ / : |. It cannot start or end
with ..

Switch IP address Configures the management IP

address on the device. By default,
the management IP address is
192.168.1.15.
NOTE
The IP addresses of the device and the
TFTP server must be on the same
network segment.

Server IP address IP address of the TFTP server.

● If an FTP server is configured as the file server, select 2 to access the submenu
for modifying FTP parameters.
BOOTLINE SUBMENU

1. Set TFTP protocol parameters

2. Set FTP protocol parameters
3. Set SFTP protocol parameters
4. Return to ethernet menu

Enter your choice(1-4): 2

'.' = clear field; '-' = go to previous field; 'Ctrl+D' = quit

Load File name : s6720li.cc

Switch IP address : 192.168.1.15
Server IP address : 192.168.1.40
FTP User Name : huawei
FTP User Password :

Table 11-7 Submenu for modifying FTP parameters

Item Description

Load File name File to be uploaded. The file name is

a string of 1 to 64 characters
without spaces and question mark
(?). The file name cannot contain \"
\' \\ * ~ / : |. It cannot start or end
with ..

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Item Description

Switch IP address Configures the management IP

address on the device. By default,
the management IP address is
192.168.1.15.
NOTE
The IP addresses of the device and the
FTP server must be on the same
network segment.

Server IP address IP address of the FTP server.

FTP User Name User name for logging in to the FTP

server.

FTP User Password Password for logging in to the FTP

server, in cipher text.

● If an SFTP server is configured as the file server, select 3 to access the

submenu for modifying SFTP parameters.
BOOTLINE SUBMENU

1. Set TFTP protocol parameters

2. Set FTP protocol parameters
3. Set SFTP protocol parameters
4. Return to ethernet menu

Enter your choice(1-4): 3

'.' = clear field; '-' = go to previous field; 'Ctrl+D' = quit

Load File name : s6720li.cc

Switch IP address : 192.168.1.15
Server IP address : 192.168.1.40
SFTP User Name : huawei

Table 11-8 Submenu for modifying SFTP parameters

Item Description

Load File name File to be uploaded. The file name is

a string of 1 to 64 characters
without spaces and question mark
(?). The file name cannot contain \"
\' \\ * ~ / : |. It cannot start or end
with ..

Switch IP address Configures the management IP

address on the device. By default,
the management IP address is
192.168.1.15.
NOTE
The IP addresses of the device and the
SFTP server must be on the same
network segment.

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Item Description

Server IP address IP address of the SFTP server.

SFTP User Name User name for logging in to the

SFTP server.

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11.5 Enter filesystem submenu

In the BootLoad main menu, select 4 to access the file system submenu.
BootLoad
Menu
1. Boot with default mode
2. Enter startup submenu
3. Enter ethernet submenu
4. Enter filesystem submenu
5. Enter password submenu
6. Clear password for console user
7. Reboot
(Press Ctrl+E to enter diag menu)

Enter your choice(1-7):4

FILESYSTEM SUBMENU

1. Format Flash
2. Delete file from Flash
3. Rename file from Flash
4. Display Flash files
5. Return to main menu
Enter your choice(1-5):

Table 11-9 File system submenu

Item Description

Format flash Formats the flash memory.

If the flash memory fails, format the
flash memory to rectify the fault. If
the fault persists, contact technical
support personnel.
NOTICE
After the flash memory is formatted, the
device cannot start. You need to reload the
system software. Therefore, exercise
caution before formatting the flash
memory.

Delete file from Flash Deletes files in the flash memory.

NOTE
After you enter in the file system submenu,
all files in the flash memory are displayed.
You can delete files as required.

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Item Description

Rename file from Flash Renames files.

NOTE
After you enter in the file system submenu,
all files in the flash memory are displayed.
You can rename files as required.

Display Flash files Displays all files in the flash memory.

At the same time, the total size and
remaining size of the flash memory
are displayed.

Return to main menu Displays the main menu.

11.6 Enter password submenu

In the BootLoad main menu, select 5 to enter the password submenu.
BootLoad
Menu
1. Boot with default mode
2. Enter startup submenu
3. Enter ethernet submenu
4. Enter filesystem submenu
5. Enter password submenu
6. Clear password for console user
7. Reboot
(Press Ctrl+E to enter diag menu)

Enter your choice(1-7):5

PASSWORD SUBMENU

1. Modify bootload password

2. Reset bootload password
3. Return to main menu

Enter your choice(1-3):

Table 11-10 Password submenu description

Item Description

Modify bootload password Changes the BootLoad password. You

can change the BootLoad password to
prevent unauthorized users from
entering the BootLoad menu.

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Item Description

Reset bootload password Restores the default BootLoad

password.
The default username and password
are available in S Series Switches
Default Usernames and Passwords
(Enterprise Network or Carrier). If
you have not obtained the access
permission of the document, see Help
on the website to find out how to
obtain it.

Return to main menu -

11.6.1 Changing the BootLoad Password

Context
The default username and password are available in S Series Switches Default
Usernames and Passwords (Enterprise Network or Carrier). If you have not
obtained the access permission of the document, see Help on the website to find
out how to obtain it.

Procedure
● In the BootLoad main menu, select 5 to enter the password submenu.
BootLoad Menu

1. Boot with default mode

2. Enter startup submenu
3. Enter ethernet submenu
4. Enter filesystem submenu
5. Enter password submenu
6. Clear password for console user
7. Reboot
(Press Ctrl+E to enter diag menu)

Enter your choice(1-7): 5

PASSWORD SUBMENU

1. Modify bootload password

2. Reset bootload password
3. Return to main menu

Enter your choice(1-3):

● In the password submenu, select 1 to enter the page for changing the
BootLoad password.
PASSWORD SUBMENU

1. Modify bootload password

2. Reset bootload password
3. Return to main menu

Enter your choice(1-3): 1

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Old password: //Enter the old password.

New password: //Enter the new password.
Verify: //Enter the new password again.

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11.6.2 Restoring the BootLoad Password

Context
You can select 2 Reset bootload password in the password submenu to restore
the default BootLoad password.

The default username and password are available in S Series Switches Default
Usernames and Passwords (Enterprise Network or Carrier). If you have not
obtained the access permission of the document, see Help on the website to find
out how to obtain it.

NOTE

Restoring the default BootLoad password using the BootLoad menu achieves the same
result as running the reset boot password command.

Procedure
● In the BootLoad main menu, select 5 to enter the password submenu.
BootLoad
Menu
1. Boot with default mode
2. Enter startup submenu
3. Enter ethernet submenu
4. Enter filesystem submenu
5. Enter password submenu
6. Clear password for console user
7. Reboot
(Press Ctrl+E to enter diag menu)

Enter your choice(1-7):5

PASSWORD SUBMENU

1. Modify bootload password

2. Reset bootload password
3. Return to main menu

Enter your choice(1-3):

● In the password submenu, select 2 to restore the default BootLoad password.

PASSWORD SUBMENU

1. Modify bootload password

2. Reset bootload password
3. Return to main menu

Enter your choice(1-3): 2

The password used to enter the boot menu will be restored to the default password, continue? [Y/N]y
Succeeded in setting boot password to default.

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11.7 Clear password for console user

Context
If you forget the password for logging in to the device using telnet or serial port,
you cannot log in to the device. To address this issue, the BootLoad menu provides
a submenu for deleting the password for logging in using the serial port.

NOTE

If multiple devices establish a stack and the console port login password is unknown, you
can log in to the stack only after deleting the console port login password on the master
switch. You are advised to start each member device and delete the console port login
password on each device in sequence.

Procedure
● In the BootLoad main menu, select 6.
BootLoad
Menu
1. Boot with default mode
2. Enter startup submenu
3. Enter ethernet submenu
4. Enter filesystem submenu
5. Enter password submenu
6. Clear password for console user
7. Reboot
(Press Ctrl+E to enter diag menu)

Enter your choice(1-7):6

Note: Clear password for console user? Yes or No(Y/N): y

Clear password for console user successfully.
Note: Choose "1. Boot with default mode" to boot, then set a new password.

Note: If the device is restarted during startup, you need to perform this operation again.

NOTICE

After the password is deleted, start the device using option 1 in the BootLoad
menu. Do not select 7 or power off the device; otherwise, the configuration
becomes invalid.

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11.8 BootLoad Diagnostic Menu Overview

In the BootLoad main menu, press Ctrl+E to enter the diagnostic menu.

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NOTICE

The diagnostic menu is used to commission device performance during the device
production and assembly processes. You are advised not to use the diagnostic
menu. If required, follow the instructions of the technical support personnel.
The default username and password are available in S Series Switches Default
Usernames and Passwords (Enterprise Network or Carrier). If you have not
obtained the access permission of the document, see Help on the website to find
out how to obtain it.

BootLoad Main Menu

● Method of entering the diagnostic menu (on the S5731-S, S5731S-S, S5731-H,
S5731S-H, S5732-H, S2730S-S, S5735-L1,S300, S5735-L, S5735S-L, S5735S-L1,
S5735S-L-M, S5735-S, S500, S5735-S-I, S5735S-S, S6730-H, S6730-S, S6730S-
H, and S6730S-S)
Press Ctrl+B or Ctrl+E to enter BootLoad menu:
2

password: //Enter the BootLoad password.

BootLoad Menu

1. Boot with default mode

2. Enter startup submenu
3. Enter ethernet submenu
4. Enter filesystem submenu
5. Enter password submenu
6. Clear password for console user
7. Reboot
(Press Ctrl+E to enter diag menu)//Press Ctrl+E to enter the diagnostic menu.

Enter your choice(1-7):

******************************************************************
* You have entered Engineering Mode. In this mode, any operation
*
* may cause irreversible damage to the device. Please note.
*
******************************************************************

DIAG MENU

1. Equip test
2. E-Label barcode and MAC test
3. Return to main menu

Enter your choice(1-3):

● Method of entering the diagnostic menu (on other switch models)
Press Ctrl+B or Ctrl+E to enter BootLoad menu ... 3

password: //Enter the BootLoad password.

BootLoad Menu

1. Boot with default mode

2. Enter startup submenu
3. Enter ethernet submenu
4. Enter filesystem submenu
5. Enter password submenu

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6. Clear password for console user

7. Reboot
(Press Ctrl+E to enter diag menu)//Press Ctrl+E to enter the diagnostic menu.

Enter your choice(1-7):

******************************************************************
* You have entered Engineering Mode. In this mode, any operation *
* may cause irreversible damage to the device. Please note! *
******************************************************************

DIAG MENU

1. Equip test
2. Reserved
3. Reserved
4. Reserved
5. Reserved
6. Reserved
7. Aging test
8. E-Label barcode and MAC test
9. Reserved
10. Reserved
11. Image test
12. Return to main menu
Enter your choice(1-12):

Table 11-11 Description of the BootLoad diagnostic menu

Item Description

Equip test Enter the equipment test submenu.

You can set the equipment software
flag bit in this menu to facilitate
equipment software startup and device
commissioning.

Reserved Reserved item.

Aging test Enter the aging test submenu. This

menu is used to test whether the read-
write function of protocol stacks from
the storage device, memory, and CPU
is normal.

E-Label barcode and MAC test Enter the e-label and MAC test
submenu. You can view the device's e-
label, PCB version, and subcard type in
this menu.

Image test Enter the image test submenu.

Return to main menu Return to the BootLoad main menu.

Equipment Test Submenu

Select 1 in the diagnostic menu to enter the equipment test submenu (on the
S5731-S, S5731S-S, S5731-H, S5731S-H, S5732-H, S2730S-S, S5735-L1,S300,

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S5735-L, S5735S-L, S5735S-L1, S5735S-L-M, S5735-S, S500, S5735-S-I, S5735S-S,

S6730-H, S6730-S, S6730S-H, and S6730S-S).
DIAG MENU

1. Equip test
2. E-Label barcode and MAC test
3. Return to main menu

Enter your choice(1-3): 1

EQUIP TEST SUBMENU

1. Load DFX package

2. Return to upper menu

Enter your choice(1-2):

Select 1 in the diagnostic menu to enter the equipment test submenu (on other
switch models).
DIAG MENU

1. Equip test
2. Reserved
3. Reserved
4. Reserved
5. Reserved
6. Reserved
7. Aging test
8. E-Label barcode and MAC test
9. Reserved
10. Reserved
11. Image test
12. Return to main menu

Enter your choice(1-12): 1

EQUIP TEST SUBMENU

1. Load DFX package

2. Reserved
3. Reserved
4. Reserved
5. Reserved
6. Reserved
7. Reserved
8. Reserved
9. Reserved
10. Return to upper menu

Enter your choice(1-10):

Table 11-12 Description of the equipment test submenu

Item Description

Load DFX package Start the equipment package.

Reserved Reserved item.

Return to upper menu Return to the upper-level menu.

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Aging Test Submenu

Select 7 in the diagnostic menu to enter the aging test submenu.
DIAG MENU

1. Equip test
2. Reserved
3. Reserved
4. Reserved
5. Reserved
6. Reserved
7. Aging test
8. E-Label barcode and MAC test
9. Reserved
10. Reserved
11. Image test
12. Return to main menu

Enter your choice(1-12): 7

AGING TEST Submenu

1. Set aging flag

2. Get aging flag
3. Clear aging flag
4. Display aging result
5. Return to upper menu

Enter your choice(1-5):

Table 11-13 Description of the aging test submenu

Item Description

Set aging flag Set the aging test flag.

Get aging flag Obtain the aging test flag.

Clear aging flag Delete the aging test flag.

Display aging result Display the aging test result.

Return to upper menu Return to the upper-level menu.

E-Label and MAC Test Submenu

Select 2 in the diagnostic menu to enter the e-label and MAC test submenu (on
the S5731-S, S5731S-S, S5731-H, S5731S-H, S5732-H, S2730S-S, S5735-L1,S300,
S5735-L, S5735S-L, S5735S-L1, S5735S-L-M, S5735-S, S500, S5735-S-I, S5735S-S,
S6730-H, S6730-S, S6730S-H, and S6730S-S).
DIAG MENU

1. Equip test
2. E-Label barcode and MAC test
3. Return to main menu

Enter your choice(1-3): 2

E-LABEL and MAC TEST Submenu

1. Read E-lable test

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2. Read MAC address

3. Read ict barcode
4. Return to upper menu

Enter your choice(1-4):

Select 8 in the diagnostic menu to enter the e-label and MAC test submenu (on
other switch models).
DIAG MENU

1. Equip test
2. Reserved
3. Reserved
4. Reserved
5. Reserved
6. Reserved
7. Aging test
8. E-Label barcode and MAC test
9. Reserved
10. Reserved
11. Image test
12. Return to main menu

Enter your choice(1-12): 8

E-LABEL and MAC TEST Submenu

1. Read E-lable test

2. Reserved
3. Reserved
4. Read MAC address
5. Reserved
6. Read ict barcode
7. Reserved
8. Reserved
9. Reserved
10. Reserved
11. Return to upper menu

Enter your choice(1-11):

Table 11-14 Description of the e-label and MAC test submenu

Item Description

Read E-lable test Display the device's e-label. The e-

label of various components including
the main board, POE DIMM, fan, and
power module can be displayed.

Reserved Reserved item.

Read MAC address Display the device's MAC address.

Read ict barcode Display the device's barcode.

Return to upper menu Return to the upper-level menu.

Image Test Submenu

Select 11 in the diagnostic menu to enter the image test submenu.

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DIAG MENU

1. Equip test
2. Reserved
3. Reserved
4. Reserved
5. Reserved
6. Reserved
7. Aging test
8. E-Label barcode and MAC test
9. Reserved
10. Reserved
11. Image test
12. Return to main menu

Enter your choice(1-12): 11

IMAGE TEST SUBMENU

1. Reserved
2. Reserved
3. Reserved
4. Reserved
5. Reserved
6. Return to upper menu

Enter your choice(1-6):

Table 11-15 Description of the image test submenu

Item Description

Reserved Reserved item.

Return to upper menu Return to the upper-level menu.

11.9 Upgrading the System Software Through the

BootLoad Menu
Networking Requirements
In Figure 11-1, the serial port of a PC is connected to the console port of a switch,
and the network port of the PC is connected to the management port of the
switch. You can log in to the switch through the terminal emulation software.
The system software of the switch is damaged and a login to the switch will fail.
To address this issue, you need to use the Ethernet submenu under the BootLoad
menu to upload system software and specify it as the next startup system
software. In this way, the switch can load the system software and start an
upgrade.

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Figure 11-1 Connecting a PC to a switch through a console port

NOTE

In this example, HyperTerminal is used as the terminal emulation software. If other third-party
terminal emulation software is used, see the corresponding software user guide or online help.

Configuration Roadmap
1. Before using the BootLoad menu to upgrade the system software, you need to
configure the FTP server and upload the target system software to the FTP
working directory. In this example, configure the PC as the FTP server.
2. Restart the switch and access the BootLoad menu.
3. Set FTP parameters on the switch to enable the switch to communicate with
the FTP server and upload the target system software to the storage device
using FTP.
4. The device does not start using the uploaded system software. You need to
specify the uploaded system software as the startup file in the submenu for
modifying Ethernet parameters.

Procedure
Step 1 Configure the PC as the FTP server and copy the system software to the FTP
working directory.
# Configure the IP address, user name, password, and working directory of the
FTP server.
Run an FTP server program on the PC, for example, wftpd32. Choose Security >
Users/rights.... In the dialog box that is displayed as shown in Figure 11-2. In the
dialog box that is displayed, click New User... and set the user name to user and
password to huawei. Set Home Directory: to D:\BootLoad. Click Done to
complete the settings and close the dialog box. Set the IP address of the PC to
192.168.1.6 and the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.

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Figure 11-2 Configuring the FTP Server

# Upload the system software to the FTP server's working directory D:\BootLoad.
For example, upload the system software S5732-HV200R020C10.cc to the FTP
server.
Step 2 Restart the switch. When the following information is displayed, press Ctrl+B or
Ctrl+E, and enter the password to access the BootLoad menu.
The default username and password are available in S Series Switches Default
Usernames and Passwords (Enterprise Network or Carrier). If you have not
obtained the access permission of the document, see Help on the website to find
out how to obtain it.
Press Ctrl+B or Ctrl+E to enter BootLoad menu : 2

Password: //Enter the BootLoad password.

BootLoad Menu

1. Boot with default mode

2. Enter startup submenu
3. Enter ethernet submenu
4. Enter filesystem submenu
5. Enter password submenu
6. Clear password for console user
7. Reboot
(Press Ctrl+E to enter diag menu)

Enter your choice(1-7):

Step 3 Set FTP parameters on the switch to set up an FTP connection with the PC.
# In the BootLoad menu, select 3 to access the Ethernet submenu.
BootLoad Menu

1. Boot with default mode

2. Enter startup submenu
3. Enter ethernet submenu
4. Enter filesystem submenu
5. Enter password submenu
6. Clear password for console user
7. Reboot
(Press Ctrl+E to enter diag menu)

Enter your choice(1-7): 3

ETHERNET SUBMENU

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1. Download file to Flash through ethernet interface

2. Modify ethernet interface boot parameter
3. Return to main menu

Enter your choice(1-3):

# In the Ethernet submenu, select 2 to access the menu for modifying Ethernet
parameters.
ETHERNET SUBMENU

1. Download file to Flash through ethernet interface

2. Modify ethernet interface boot parameter
3. Return to main menu

Enter your choice(1-3): 2

BOOTLINE SUBMENU

1. Set TFTP protocol parameters

2. Set FTP protocol parameters
3. Set SFTP protocol parameters
4. Return to ethernet menu

Enter your choice(1-4):

# In the Bootline submenu, select 2 and configure network parameters and the
name of the system software to be downloaded.
BOOTLINE SUBMENU

1. Set TFTP protocol parameters

2. Set FTP protocol parameters
3. Set SFTP protocol parameters
4. Return to ethernet menu

Enter your choice(1-4): 2

'.' = clear field; '-' = go to previous field; 'Ctrl+D' = quit

Load File name : S5732-HV200R020C10.cc //Enter the system software to be uploaded.

Switch IP address : 192.168.1.2 //Enter the IP address of the management port of the switch.
Server IP address : 192.168.1.6 //Enter the FTP server IP address.
FTP User Name : user //Enter the FTP server user name.
FTP User Password : //Enter the FTP server password.

Step 4 After the parameters are modified, exit the submenu for modifying Ethernet
parameters. In the Ethernet submenu, select 1 to load the system software to the
flash memory.
BOOTLINE SUBMENU

1. Set TFTP protocol parameters

2. Set FTP protocol parameters
3. Set SFTP protocol parameters
4. Return to ethernet menu

Enter your choice(1-4): 4

ETHERNET SUBMENU

1. Download file to Flash through ethernet interface

2. Modify ethernet interface boot parameter
3. Return to main menu

Enter your choice(1-3): 1

Use ftp to download file : S5732-HV200R020C10.cc , please wait for a moment.

.................
Download file successfully.

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Step 5 Exit the Ethernet submenu. In the BootLoad menu, select 2 to specify the loaded
system software for the next startup.
ETHERNET SUBMENU

1. Download file to Flash through ethernet interface

2. Modify ethernet interface boot parameter
3. Return to main menu

Enter your choice(1-3): 3

BootLoad Menu

1. Boot with default mode

2. Enter startup submenu
3. Enter ethernet submenu
4. Enter filesystem submenu
5. Enter password submenu
6. Clear password for console user
7. Reboot
(Press Ctrl+E to enter diag menu)

Enter your choice(1-7): 2

Startup Configuration Submenu

1. Display startup configuration

2. Modify startup configuration
3. Return to main menu

Enter your choice(1-3): 2

Note: startup file field can not be cleared

'.'=clear field; '^D'=quit; Enter=use current configuration

startup type(1: Flash)

current: 1
new: //Press Enter because no action is required.

Flash startup file (can not be cleared)

current: S5732-H-V200R020C10SPC100B310.cc
new : S5732-HV200R020C10.cc //Specify the system software for the next startup.

patch package
current:
new: //Press Enter because no action is required.

Step 6 Exit the startup configuration submenu. In the BootLoad menu, select 1 to start
the switch.
Startup Configuration Submenu

1. Display startup configuration

2. Modify startup configuration
3. Return to main menu

Enter your choice(1-3): 3

BootLoad Menu

1. Boot with default mode

2. Enter startup submenu
3. Enter ethernet submenu
4. Enter filesystem submenu
5. Enter password submenu
6. Clear password for console user
7. Reboot
(Press Ctrl+E to enter diag menu)

Enter your choice(1-7): 1

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Step 7 Check the configuration.

After the switch starts, run the display version command in the CLI to check
whether the switch is upgraded to the target version.
The command output shows that the current system software version is
V200R020C10, indicating that the switch is upgraded successfully.

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