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Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Guide v6.1.0 (53-1000599-02, June 2008) - Page 233
... or local NFS directory to the switch's nonvolatile storage area. Switch firmware can also be downloaded from an external USB device on platforms that support USB.
The new firmware is downloaded in the form of RPM packages. Package names are defined in pfile along with other firmware information (time stamp, platform code, version, etc.).These packages are made available periodically to...
Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Guide v6.1.0 (53-1000599-02, June 2008) - Page 235
... data traffic is
not disrupted during firmware upgrades. This option allows
firmwareDownload to continue even if HCL is not supported in the fabric or
the protocol fails. Using this option may cause traffic disruption for some
switches in the fabric.
Examples
To download the firmware to an HA switch over a network:
switch:admin> firmwaredownload 192.168...
Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Guide v6.1.0 (53-1000599-02, June 2008) - Page 237
...be run on the Active CP.Active CP to enable the USB device.
• On single CP, Interop fabric does not support Coordinated HotCode Load.
For other return codes, refer to the Fabric OS Error Message Reference Manual.
firmwareCommit, firmwareDownloadStatus, firmwareKeyShow, firmwareKeyUpdate, firmwareRestore, firmwareShow, reBoot, slotShow, version
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Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Guide v6.1.0 (53-1000599-02, June 2008) - Page 241
... fails, signed firmware download fails.
Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide for complete details on upgrading or downgrading firmware.
The execution of this command is subject to Admin Domain restrictions that may be in place.Refer to chapter 1, "Understanding Admin Domain Restrictions" and Appendix A, "Command Availability" for details.
Operands none
Examples To display the public...
Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Guide v6.1.0 (53-1000599-02, June 2008) - Page 242
... to update the public key used for firmware signature validation.
The firmware key can be updated over the network, or, if the switch supports this option, from an attached USB device.
A default firmware key is released as part of the firmware image and is downloaded to the switch during the firmware download process. The default key is used to download new firmware. However, the firmware key...
Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual v6.2.0 (53-1001186-01, April 2009) - Page 308
... or SSH server or local NFS directory to nonvolatile storage. Switch firmware can also be downloaded from an external USB device on platforms that support USB.
The new firmware is downloaded in the form of RPM packages. Package names are defined in pfile along with other firmware information (time stamp, platform code, version, etc.).These packages are made available periodically to...
Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual v6.2.0 (53-1001186-01, April 2009) - Page 309
... reboot as a result of a software error or power failure, the command automatically recovers the corrupted secondary partition. Wait for the recovery to complete before starting another firmwareDownload.
Firmware download procedures may vary depending on which Fabric OS version you are migrating from. See the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide "Firmware Download" chapter for restrictions on changing...
Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual v6.2.0 (53-1001186-01, April 2009) - Page 310
... data traffic is
not disrupted during firmware upgrades. This option allows
firmwareDownload to continue even if HCL is not supported in the fabric or
the protocol fails. Using this option may cause traffic disruption for some
switches in the fabric.
Examples
To download the firmware to an HA switch over a network:
switch:admin> firmwaredownload 192.168...
Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual v6.2.0 (53-1001186-01, April 2009) - Page 312
... is corrupted. • The FTP or SSH service is not running on host. • The platform is not supported by the firmware indicated. • The USB device may not be plugged in correctly. On standalone switches, the device must be
plugged into the switch USB port. On enterprise-class platforms, the USB device must be plugged into the Active CP...
Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual v6.2.0 (53-1001186-01, April 2009) - Page 317
... to update the public key used for firmware signature validation.
The firmware key can be updated over the network, or, if the switch supports this option, from an attached USB device.
A default firmware key is released as part of the firmware image and is downloaded to the switch during the firmware download process. The default key is used to download new firmware. However, the firmware key...
Brocade Web Tools Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001194-01, April 2009) - Page 103
... SAS firmware download is not supported on the Brocade Encryption Switch.
In addition to specifying the information described in the steps on page 73, you can choose:
• Whether to download the firmware or the firmware key. • The source of the firmware, network or USB. • The type of firmware you want to be downloaded. • The firmware path. Web Tools displays up...
Brocade Web Tools Administrator's Guide v6.1.0 (53-1000606-02, June 2008) - Page 77
... a firmware download
Performing a firmware download
During a firmware download, the switch reboots and the browser temporarily loses connection with the switch. When the connection is restored, the version of the software running in the browser is different from the new software version that has been installed and activated on the switch. You will need to close all of the Web Tools windows and...
Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class user guide (5697-0960, May 2011) - Page 39
... Fabric OS system error messages reference manual.
Firmware update
To achieve best performance, HP recommends running the latest firmware release. Obtain the most current Fabric OS firmware, configuration files, and MIB files that support this switch from the following HP website: http://www.hp.com/go/8gbswitchforbladesystemc-class To download firmware from the web to another computer (like an FTP...
HP StorageWorks B-series Data Center Fabric Manager Enterprise, Professional Plus, and Professional 10.3.4 Release Notes (5697-0 - Page 19
... HP Support & Documents, and then click Download drivers and software. Under Select your product, select HP StorageWorks B-series Data Center Fabric Manager Enterprise Software. Under Select operating system, click Cross operating system (BIOS, Firmware, Diagnostics, etc), and then select your product. 2. Navigate to the Windows folder. 3. Execute install.exe. 4. Follow the wizard instructions...
HP StorageWorks B-series Data Center Fabric Manager Enterprise, Professional Plus, and Professional 10.3.4 Release Notes (5697-0 - Page 20
... Support, click HP Support & Documents, and then click Download drivers and software. Under Select your product, select HP StorageWorks B-series Data Center Fabric Manager Enterprise Software. Under Select operating system, click Cross operating system (BIOS, Firmware, Diagnostics, etc), and then select your product. 2. Navigate to the Linux folder. 3. From the File Manager window, execute Install...
Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual Supporting Fabric OS v7.0.0 (April 2011) - Page 391
... is interrupted due to an unexpected reboot as a result of a software error or power failure, the command automatically recovers the corrupted secondary partition. Wait for the recovery to complete before starting another firmware download.
NOTES
Firmware download and subsequent POST failure may occur on some platforms, if the firmware commit operation coincides with the execution of POST. The...
Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual Supporting Fabric OS v6.4.0 (53-1001764-01, March 2010) - Page 365
... firmwareDownload is interrupted due to an unexpected reboot as a result of a software error or power failure, the command automatically recovers the corrupted secondary partition. Wait for the recovery to complete before starting another firmwareDownload.
Notes
Firmware download and subsequent POST failure may occur on certain platforms (the Brocade AP blades FR4-18i, FA4-18, FC4-16IP, and the...
Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual Supporting Fabric OS v6.4.0 (53-1001764-01, March 2010) - Page 368
... is corrupted. • The FTP or SSH service is not running on host. • The platform is not supported by the firmware indicated. • The USB device may not be plugged in correctly. On standalone switches, the device must be
plugged into the switch USB port. On enterprise-class platforms, the USB device must be plugged into the Active CP...
Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual Supporting Fabric OS v6.4.0 (53-1001764-01, March 2010) - Page 373
... to update the public key used for firmware signature validation.
The firmware key can be updated over the network, or, if the switch supports this option, from an attached USB device.
A default firmware key is released as part of the firmware image and is downloaded to the switch during the firmware download process. The default key is used to download new firmware. However, the firmware key...
Brocade Network Advisor SAN User Manual v11.1x (53-1002167-01, May 2011) - Page 307
...the external server is installed on the same machine as the Management application and occupies port 21.
10. Click Download.
While the firmware is downloaded to the device, the Status column displays the current download status. Once firmware download is complete, the Message column displays whether the download was a success or failure.
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