Copy tftp flash not set up? HELP!

[hinesjrh]

I am in the process of upgrading the IOS on a Cisco 2924C XL switch. I have not done this before! For some reason I can not get the switch to communicate with my (Solarwinds) TFTP server application [tar /x tftp://10.1.0.118//C:\TFTP-Root\c2900XL-c3h2s-mz.120-5.WC2.tar flash:] just times out. So currently I am attempting to do the "copy tftp flash" command from the switch (via Hyperterminal). When I enter the "copy tftp flash" command I expect to get asked questions, but instead I get "copy to or from flash not implemented" in response. Does this mean I have to configure something on the switch to allow this command to work, or does it just mean I am still not communicating with my tftp service?

NOTE: The PC that I have my tftp server app. running on, is also the same unit that I am using hyperterminal on to directly connect to the console port on the back of this switch. Everthing is here at my desk, not remote.

 

[vipergg]

Did you put a : after the word flash? Should read copy tftp flash: , hit the enter key . There should be nothing you have to set up for this to work .

 

[hinesjrh]

Wow, that actually could be it. It has been one of those loooonnggg days! As I think about it, I don't believe I did. THANKS!

 

[JOAMON]

Hey...
If you are trying to load the tar file you will need to use "archive tar /x tftp://10.1.0.118//C:\TFTP-Root\c2900XL-c3h2s-mz.120-5.WC2.tar flash:"
The tar file contains the .bin IOS along with setup files for cluster management.
Copy tftp flash would work in only copying the .bin file to switch.

Wait......
You say you are connected to switch via console port at your desk....do you have ethernet connection to switch as well? Tftp requires ethernet connection.