Have a TFTP server configured on the same network as your switch so you can copy the bootloader and firmware images onto the switch.There are some slight differences in the upgrade process between the two switch lines ( SG300 and SG500) but the overall procedure is the same. Working on a fleet of gear all operating on the same version of code helps streamline support and troubleshooting.Ī straight-forward guide to updating a SG300 or SG500 switch wasn’t easily found online, so here’s my guide including some of the tips I discovered along the way. Since these units are available from all kinds of retailers online (and are so cheap it makes no real sense to put SmartNet contracts on them) you may find that even if you buy them at the same time, they can come with different versions of firmware installed. Several companies I have worked in the small / medium business sector are turning to these switches for their inexpensive port density and management options in an access layer switch. Cisco continues to put out new SG switch firmware which adds some nice features and more stability to the product line.
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