HP StorageWorks 2/16V - SAN Switch driver and firmware
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Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual - Supporting Fabric OS v5.3.0 (53-1000436-01, June 2007) - Page 268
...your fabric, complete all firmware download changes before issuing the firmwaredownload command on the next switch to ensure a nondisruptive download.
If firmwaredownload is interrupted due to an unexpected reboot, for example software error or power failure, the command will automatically recover the corrupted secondary partition. You must wait for the recovery to complete before starting another...
Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual - Supporting Fabric OS v5.3.0 (53-1000436-01, June 2007) - Page 269
... this command and after the reboot, the switch performs a
firmwareCommit command automatically. When this mode is disabled, the
user needs to issue the firmwareCommit command to replicate the
downloaded image to both partitions of the storage device.
host
Specify a valid FTP or SSH server name or IP address: for example, "citadel" or
""192.168.166...
Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual - Supporting Fabric OS v5.3.0 (53-1000436-01, June 2007) - Page 270
... dnsconfig command.
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 v5.3.0
GigE
7 FR4-18i v5.3.0
GigE
9 FA4-18 v5.3.0 Virtualization
This command will upgrade both CPs and...
Brocade Fabric OS Message Reference - Supporting Fabric OS v5.3.0 (53-1000437-01, June 2007) - Page 62
... firmware upgrades performed by the control processor (CP).
Condor application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) driver error messages.
This is the core edge routing module on the Brocade director platforms.
Status messages for configUpload and configDownload operations.
The environmental monitor (EM) manages and monitors the various field replaceable units (FRUs), including the port cards...
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...
HP StorageWorks Fabric Manager v5.3.0a release notes (AA-RWFGA-TE, October 2007) - Page 10
..., manually edit the system PATH to include only one Fabric Manager Client directory. • You must choose the SAN size during installation of Fabric Manager 5.3.0a. See the Brocade Fabric Manager Administrator's Guide for additional information. • If you install Fabric Manager server on a Windows host that has antivirus software, you must disable the antivirus software during installation...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.3.x administrator guide (5697-0244, November 2009) - Page 171
... the blade will run the same version of the firmware. If the firmwareDownload command is interrupted by an unexpected reboot due to a software error or power failure, the command will automatically recover the corrupted secondary partition. You must wait for the recovery to complete before issuing another firmwareDownload command. The command supports both non-interactive and interactive modes...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.3.x administrator guide (5697-0244, November 2009) - Page 172
... software tool to upgrade firmware simultaneously on multiple switches. For more details on Fabric Manager and other licensed software tools, go to the HP web site, http://www.hp.com.
Effects of firmware changes on accounts and passwords
The following table describes what happens to accounts and passwords when you replace the switch firmware with a different version.
Table 50 Effects of firmware...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.3.x administrator guide (5697-0244, November 2009) - Page 175
... the path to the 5.3.x directory.
Performing firmware download on switches
4/16 SAN Switch and 4/8 SAN Switch, Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem, Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem, SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V, SAN Switch 2/32, SAN Switch 4/32, SAN Switch 4/32B, 4/64 SAN Switch, 4/32B SAN Switch and 400 MP Router maintain primary and secondary partitions for...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.3.x administrator guide (5697-0244, November 2009) - Page 180
... detects a blade that contains a different version of the firmware, regardless of which version is older. Auto-leveling downloads firmware to the AP blade, swaps partitions, reboots the blade, and copies the new firmware from the primary partition to the secondary partition. If you have multiple AP blades, they are updated simultaneously; however, the downloads can occur at different rates...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.3.x administrator guide (5697-0244, November 2009) - Page 425
... driver versions • Fabric OS versions • RAID array microcode versions • SCSI bridge code versions • JBOD drive firmware versions • Multipathing software versions • HBA time-out values • Multipathing software timeout values • Kernel timeout values • Configuration of switch
2. Make a list of manually configurable PID drivers. Some device drivers...
Brocade Web Tools Administrator's Guide - Supporting Fabric OS v5.3.0 (53-1000435-01, June 2007) - Page 82
.... If this happens, contact your switch support supplier.
NOTE You can perform a firmware download only when the current Admin Domain owns the switch.
To download a new version of the firmware 1. Open the Switch Administration window as described on page 31. 2. Click the Firmware Download tab.
FIGURE 31 Firmware Download tab
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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 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
...Storage page is displayed. a. Click SAN Infrastructure.
The SAN Infrastructure page is displayed. b. Select the appropriate product family.
The product family page is displayed. c. Select the appropriate switch.
The specify operating system page is displayed. d. Click Cross operating system (BIOS, Firmware, Diagnostics, etc.).
The download drivers and software page is displayed. e. In the Firmware...
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...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.2.x administrator guide (5697-0014, November 2009) - Page 149
...) used to control the entire switch; they can be inserted only into
slots 5 and 6.
IMPORTANT: At the time of this document's release, HP does not support the FC4-16IP blade. Consult http://www.hp.com for the latest, updated information.
About the firmware download process
The firmwareDownload command downloads uncompressed switch firmware from an FTP server to the switch's nonvolatile storage area...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.2.x administrator guide (5697-0014, November 2009) - Page 154
... the firmware download. 11. After the firmware commit is completed, enter the firmwareShow command to display the firmware
level of both partitions. It takes several minutes to complete the commit operation.
switch:admin> firmwaredownload Server Name or IP Address: 10.1.2.3 FTP User Name: JaneDoe File Name: /pub/v5.2.x FTP Password: xxxx Verifying the input parameters ... Checking system settings...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.2.x administrator guide (5697-0014, November 2009) - Page 401
... driver versions • Fabric OS versions • RAID array microcode versions • SCSI bridge code versions • JBOD drive firmware versions • Multipathing software versions • HBA time-out values • Multipathing software timeout values • Kernel timeout values • Configuration of switch
2. Make a list of manually configurable PID drivers. Some device drivers...