C H A P T E R 8 Using Unix§ ‘cu’ and uuencoded image file
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Command: import patch
Use the 7110/7115’s aux console port, which defaults to 115.2 kbps,
for greater speed. The import procedure (using xmodem) requires
approximately 7 minutes at 115.2 kbps.
1. Download the patch file (.patch) to the local PC.
2. Connect the serial cable from COM1 or COM2 to the 7110/7115
auxiliary console.
3. Log in to the 7110/7115.
4. Type the import patch command. The command prompts for
xmodem or uuencode. Press Enter to use the default (xmodem).
Intel 7115> import patch
Import protocol: (xmodem, uudecode)
[xmodem]: <Enter>
Start xmodem upload now
Use Ctl-X to cancel upload
5. In HyperTerminal§, click Send File from the Transfer menu,
select the file (you can type the filename or click the Browse
button to find the file), click to select the transfer protocol (1K
xmodem), and click Send.
Verifying patch image...
Patch successfully imported.
The patch becomes effective upon the next system reboot. Should a
patch fail upon import, the last successfully imported patch is
reapplied.
Using Unix§ ‘cu’ and
uuencoded image file
Command: import upgrade
1. Download the image file (assume the name is nn.img) to the local
Unix§ machine.
2. Uuencode the image file.
uuencode nn.img nn.img >nn.uu
3. Connect the serial cable to the 7110/7115 auxiliary console.