The Bootloader of the switch initializes certain important switch variables during the boot process. In the event the switch does not boot properly, some boot option functions can be accessed through the Bootloader.
Interaction with the Bootloader is required only under special circumstances and should be done only under the direction of Extreme Networks Customer Support. The necessity of using these functions implies a nonstandard problem which requires the assistance of Extreme Networks Customer Support.
Note
On the BlackDiamond X series switches, press and hold the spacebar key to enter the bootROM (actually a BIOS) as soon as you see CF card tested OK on the screen.
On BlackDiamond 8800 series switches, when you see the BootROM banner, press the spacebar key to get into the Bootloader application.
On Summit family switches, when you see the Bootloader banner, press the spacebar key to get into the Bootloader application.
As soon as you see the BOOTLOADER> prompt (Summit family switches) or the BootRom -> prompt (BlackDiamond X series), release the spacebar. You can issue a series of commands to:
To see a list of available commands or additional information about a specific command, enter h or type help.
The following describes some ways that you can use the Bootloader: