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Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual (53-1000240-01, November 2006) - Page 262
... or to remedy defects. Contact customer support to obtain information about available firmware versions.
In dual-domain systems, this command by default downloads the firmware image to both CPs in rollover mode, to prevent disruption to application services. This operation depends on HA support. If HA is not available, you can still upgrade the CPs one at a time...
Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual (53-1000240-01, November 2006) - Page 265
... for readability.
firmwareDownload
2
Examples
To download the firmware to an HA switch:
switch:admin> firmwaredownload 192.168.166.30,johndoe,/pub/dist/release.plist,12345 The following BP blades are installed in the system.
Slot Name
Versions
Scope of Impact
2 FR4-18i
v5.1.0
GigE
7 FR4-18i
v5.1.0
GigE
This command will upgrade both CPs and all BP...
Brocade Fabric OS Message Reference Guide (53-1000242-01, November 2006) - Page 56
... the storage limit of 1024 messages. The sequence number can be reset to 1 using the errClear command. The sequence number is persistent across power cycles and switch reboots.
• By default, the errDump and errShow commands display all of the system messages. • You should configure the syslogd facility as a management tool for error logs...
Brocade Fabric OS Message Reference Guide (53-1000242-01, November 2006) - Page 69
...-of-memory conditions,
ASIC errors, or inconsistencies in the software state between a blade and the EM
(environment monitor) module.
BLL
Bloom is the name of the ASIC used as the building block for third-generation hardware
platforms.
BM
Blade management error messages are a result of autoleveling firmware upgrades
performed by the CP.
CDR Condor ASCI driver error messages...
Brocade Fabric OS Message Reference Guide (53-1000242-01, November 2006) - Page 543
... over or power down the system during firmware upgrade. Run the firmwareDownloadStatus command for more information. WARNING
SULB-1002
Message
AUDIT, , [SULB-1002], INFO, FIRMWARE, , , , Firmwaredownload command has completed successfully.
Probable Cause
Recommended Action
Severity
Indicates that the firmwareDownload command has completed successfully and switch firmware has been updated.
No...
Brocade Glossary (53-1000040-03, November 2006) - Page 7
... CP detects that the blade contains a different version of the firmware, regardless of which version is older. Autoleveling downloads the firmware to the blade, swaps partitions, reboots the blade, and copies the new firmware from the primary partition to the secondary partition.
automatic In administrative domains, all switches, ports, and devices that have not been explicitly declared in any...
Brocade Fabric Manager Administrator's Guide (53-10000196-01-HP, November 2006) - Page 5
... Fabric and Switch Access 1-5
Administrative Domains 1-6 Role-Based Access Control 1-7
Chapter 2
Installation
Planning for the Installation 2-1 Installation and Troubleshooting Information 2-1
Upgrading Fabric Manager 2-4 Licence Keys 2-5 Upgrading from the Evaluation Version 2-5
Installing the Fabric Manager Server 2-6 Installing Fabric Manager Server on Windows 2-6 Installing Fabric...
Brocade Fabric Manager Administrator's Guide (53-10000196-01-HP, November 2006) - Page 220
... Manager server is
installed, see "Downloading Firmware Using an External FTP Server" on page 14-13.
Downloading Firmware with Firmware Repository Support
The Firmware Download to Switches window, illustrated in Figure 14-8 on page 14-12, provides information on firmware versions and download status.
During download, status messages from the switches are displayed here.
Firmware versions in the...
Brocade Fabric Manager Administrator's Guide (53-10000196-01-HP, November 2006) - Page 221
..., the default setting is the most recent firmware version. A warning message appears if you try to download firmware that does not match a switch.
To download firmware to multiple switches concurrently
1. Choose Tasks > Firmware Management > Firmware Download to switches. The Firmware Download to Switches window opens.
2. From the SAN Elements tab, select the switches that you want to upgrade and...
Brocade Fabric Manager Administrator's Guide (53-10000196-01-HP, November 2006) - Page 223
... Fabric OS v4.x or v5.x. An error message is not returned when the firmware download is interrupted.
Controlling Firmware Download Reboots
If you are downloading firmware with firmware repository support, then for switches running firmware versions after Fabric OS v4.0, the Reboot Required column in the Firmware Download to Switches window displays the following reboot information:
•...
Brocade Fabric Manager Administrator's Guide (53-10000196-01-HP, November 2006) - Page 224
... v5.0.0 (or later) already loaded and FDMI-capable HBAs connected to them. See "Logging In to Multiple Switches Simultaneously" on page 4-4 for additional information.
2. Select Tasks > Firmware Management > Firmware Download to HBAs. The Firmware Download to HBAs window displays (see Figure 14-10 on page 14-17).
3. In the Host IP address field, type the IP address of the FTP server...
Brocade Fabric Manager Administrator's Guide (53-10000196-01-HP, November 2006) - Page 225
... Browse overrides the current settings for host IP address, user name, and password. The information defaults to the current host system from which the Fabric Manager application is executed.
6. In the Password field, type your password.
Figure 14-10 Firmware Download to HBAs
7. From the SAN Elements tab, select the HBAs that you want to upgrade and either drag...
Brocade Secure Fabric OS Administrator's Guide (53-1000244-01, November 2006) - Page 49
... required to enable the same feature on both logical switches.
7. Ensure that both logical switches have an Advanced Zoning license activated, as described in "Verifying or Activating Secure Fabric OS and Advanced Zoning Licenses" on page 2-3.
8. If the firmware was upgraded, perform the following steps: a. Download and install the PKICert utility on the PC workstation, if...
Brocade Web Tools Administrator's Guide (53-0000194-01, November 2006) - Page 90
... a Switch" on page 3-7.
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...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.X Procedures User Guide (AA-RVHWB-TE, September 2005) - Page 76
... unzipping firmware
Firmware upgrades are available for customers with support service contracts and partners on the HP Storage web site: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/storage.html. For currently sold switches:
1. Locate the Networked storage section under IT storage products and click Storage area networks. The SAN Infrastructure page is displayed.
2. Click Fibre Channel Switches...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.X Procedures User Guide (AA-RVHWB-TE, September 2005) - Page 77
... Click Cross operating system (BIOS, Firmware, Diagnostics, etc.). The download drivers and software page is displayed.
7. In the Firmware section, click the blue download button to the right of the applicable firmware. To locate all available switch firmware, start at the HP web site: http://www.hp.com and select Driver Downloads. The Software & Driver Downloads page is displayed. You may search...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.X Procedures User Guide (AA-RVHWB-TE, September 2005) - Page 78
... date of firmware running in switch. • Flash displays the installation date of firmware stored in nonvolatile memory. • BootProm displays the version of the firmware stored in the boot PROM.
About the download process
The firmwareDownload command downloads unzipped switch firmware from an FTP server to the switch's nonvolatile storage area.
In the Core Switch 2/64, SAN Director 2/128...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.X Procedures User Guide (AA-RVHWB-TE, September 2005) - Page 79
... supported.
• If you are running Fabric OS 4.0.2 firmware on a SAN Switch 2/32, you cannot downgrade to an earlier version.
Considerations for FICON CUP environments
To prevent channel errors during nondisruptive firmware installation, the switch CUP port must be taken offline from all host systems.
Upgrading HP StorageWorks switches
The 4/8 SAN Switch, 4/16 SAN Switch, SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.X Procedures User Guide (AA-RVHWB-TE, September 2005) - Page 82
...: v5.0.1 Secondary Partition: v5.0.1 switch:admin>
CAUTION: To successfully download firmware to a director you must have an active Ethernet connection on both CPs.
Upgrading HP StorageWorks directors
You can download firmware to the Core Switch 2/64, SAN Director 2/128, and 4/256 SAN Director without disrupting the overall fabric if the two CP blades are installed and fully synchronized. Use the...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.X Procedures User Guide (AA-RVHWB-TE, September 2005) - Page 217
... driver versions • Fabric OS versions • RAID array microcode versions • SCSI bridge code versions • JBOD drive firmware versions • Multipathing software versions • HBA timeout values • Multipathing software timeout values • Kernel timeout values • Configuration of switch
2. Make a list of manually configurable PID drivers. Some device drivers...