Downloading the Remote Image File to the Local Drive or USB Device

To download the Remote Image File to the local drive or USB device:

  1. From the top menu, click Controller.
  2. From the left pane, click Administration > Software Maintenance.
  3. Select Remote.
    The FTP/SCP server boxes are displayed.
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  4. Type the following:
    • Protocol – FTP or SCP.
    • Server – The IP address of the server to retrieve the image file from.
    • User ID – The user ID used to log into the server.
    • Password – The password for the user ID.
    • Confirm – The password to log on to the server. This field is to confirm you have typed the correct password.
    • Directory – The directory on the server in which the image file that is to be retrieved is stored.
    • Filename – The name of the image file to retrieve.
  5. In the Destination drop-down list, click Local or Flash to specify where the image is downloaded to.
  6. Click Get Image now.
    The Download Image window is displayed, providing the status and results of the download. The image is downloaded onto your system and added to the Select upgrade list.
    Note

    Note

    SCP can only be used to download an image and cannot be used to start remote upgrade. The Upgrade now button is disabled when SCP is selected from the drop-down list.