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How to boot an HP 5120 48-port switch with no software on the flash?

I was updating the Comware for my HP A5120-48G-PoE+ EI switch. Its model number is JG237A. I deleted the old comware version with the command delete /unreserved flash:/....

I accidentally powered down the HP switch and turned it back on. It brought me to the boot menu. I displayed the files in flash and there was no comware boot software file in flash. I tried all the options necessary to get the new flash on the switch.

What else should I do?
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hold ctrl -b as the switch boots and upload the new firmware via tftp.
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If I press option 5. Restore to factory default configuration. It just takes me back to the BOOT MENU. I selected option 3. Display all files in flash and the only files that I have are private-data.txt, startup.cfg, system.xml. I don't have a .bin comware file.

Should I select option 1) Download application file to flash with the current software? I don't believe the switch has an IP configured on it.
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Agree with Richard. Put the firmware (or whatever image you have backed up) on your tftp server then point the switch to it
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download the firmware it will give you the option to IP the switch and connect to tftp server.
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Seems like a long arsed way of doing it but it got the job done. good for you =)
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I spoke with my archtitect about this and he told me to try XMODEM. I adjusted the baudrate on the switch and network terminal to 115200 to increase the transfer speed.