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Re: (ASCEND) flash error while upgrading p130(4.6A -> 4.6C)



At 02:35 PM 2/1/98 -0800, Terrelle Shaw wrote:
>Ok.. this sucks.. I have a pipeline130 (serial # S/N: 6120353) connected to
>my FR-T1. Im at Software version 4.6A and want to upgrade to the latest by
>way of 4.6C+. when starting the tload from my
>tftp server i get this error:
>flash programing error
>download error - code too large
>----- data lost -----
>download error - code too large
>
>Ok.. maybe thats too big of a jump.. so i go and grab the 4.6bi9 binary..
>Same error.. How can i get this software upgraded without
>the flash being overun with errors. ( i am ftpping the binaries in binary
>mode) The software running on my pipeline is over 2 years old. ( I'm from
>the old school where "If it aint broke why fix it?" Now, i want
>to have the lastest and greatest because were upgrading our
>network infrastructure.. 
>
>Cna anyone help or point me int he right direction? 
>thanks..

You need to load a version of software that is thin, but fat-aware (if you
understand this).

It's been a while and I can't recall what versions fit the bill. I would
try calling or emailing the TAC. Unless someone here on this list remembers?

Matt Holdrege		http://www.ascend.com	matt@ascend.com
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