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34.2.3 Reboot System
Reboot System allows you to restart the Switch without physically turning the power off. It also
allows you to load configuration one (Config 1) or configuration two (Config 2) when you reboot.
Follow the steps below to reboot the Switch.
1 In the Maintenance screen, click the Config 1 button next to Reboot System to reboot and load
configuration one. The following screen displays.
Figure 167 Reboot System: Confirmation
2 Click OK again and then wait for the Switch to restart. This takes up to two minutes. This does not
affect the Switch’s configuration.
Click Config 2 and follow steps 1 to 2 to reboot and load configuration two on the Switch.
34.3 Firmware Upgrade
Use the following screen to upgrade your Switch to the latest firmware.
Make sure you have downloaded (and unzipped) the correct model firmware and version to your
computer before uploading to the device.
Be sure to upload the correct model firmware as uploading the wrong
model firmware may damage your device.
Click Management > Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade to view the screen as shown next.
Figure 168 Management > Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade
Type the path and file name of the firmware file you wish to upload to the Switch in the File Path
text box or click Browse to locate it. Select the Rebooting checkbox if you want to reboot the
Switch and apply the new firmware immediately. (Firmware upgrades are only applied after a
reboot). Click Upgrade to load the new firmware.
After the firmware upgrade process is complete, see the System Info screen to verify your current
firmware version number.
