Vixel 335 manual Managing the Firmware, Downloading New Firmware

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Vixel Model 335 Installation & Configuration Guide

CHAPTER 3 Management

 

 

Note: The “Destination:” message varies according to the active firmware image and the platform you are using. See Step 2.

Managing the Firmware

To view the current firmware settings and a complete list of commands, type fw at the prompt. The Internal Firmware Versions list and Firmware Menu appear:

Internal Firmware Versions:

------------------------------------------------------

CURRENT:

V2.01

(build 79)

Mar 23

2002

00:48:59

ALTERNATE:

V2.00

(build

69)

Feb

27

2002

17:30:42

BOOT:

V1.01

(build

55)

Nov

9

2001

11:11:23

FIRMWARE MENU

1.Show versions

2.Select alternate version

3.Load new firmware via Ethernet

4.Load new firmware via serial

5.Reboot

6.Exit menu

The Internal Firmware Versions list displays the current and alternate firmware loaded on the switch. The Boot firmware is installed during the manufacturing process and manages the loading of the current firmware on the switch during power-up. The Boot firmware cannot be configured or modified.

To select the alternate firmware version, type 2 at the prompt. A message appears informing you that the Alternate firmware version has been selected and will load on the next switch boot.

Downloading New Firmware

You can use either of the following available download methods for Windows; for Unix workstations, use the Ethernet (TFTP) method.

To download firmware from a binary file, type fw and choose the desired downloading method.

Ethernet (TFTP) Method (Menu Option 3)

Use the Ethernet (TFTP) method for Unix workstations (this method can also be used on Windows NT workstations).

1. Type: 3 at the prompt.

The following message appears.

Ready for TFTP file transfer

IP address: IPaddressForYourCard

Destination: ramdisk

2.For Windows:

•Use a command line to move to the directory containing the new firmware and type the following (where IPaddress is the switch’s IP address and filename is the name of the binary firmware file) and press Enter.

tftp -i IPaddress PUT filename ramdisk

Within a few seconds, the “Transfer successful” message appears. (If the message does not appear, verify that the file is good and repeat the transfer.)

3.For Unix workstations:

a.At a Unix prompt, type the following (where IPaddress is the switch’s IP address) and press Enter.

tftp IPaddress

b.Type the following and press Enter. binary

c.Type the following (where filename is the name of the binary firmware file) and press Enter.

put filename /ram

A message appears confirming that the file was sent.

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Contents InSpeed Model Part Number 00041363-001 Rev. a Table of Contents About This Guide FeaturesIntroduction OverviewFibre Channel Arbitrated Loop InSpeed TechnologyInstallation Unpacking the SwitchInstalling the Switch Small Form-Factor Pluggable SFP Installation Using Small Form Factor Pluggable SFP TransceiversPerforming a Power On Systems Test Small Form-Factor Pluggable SFP RemovalSetting Up the Switch Attaching DevicesUnderstanding the Switch’s LEDs Power OnSystem LEDs System LEDs Indication Port LEDsSFP Cascading Switches Cascading with Non-Overlapping ZonesAcceptable Single Cascade in Zones 2-12 Only Using the Web Manager Connecting to the Web ManagerE rv i e w Navigation Logging On and OffConfiguring the Switch Configuration Task Location in Web ManagerResetting the Switch System Information Settings Setting DescriptionNetwork Settings Click Change SettingsSwitch Identification Switch SpeedSwitching Mode Blocking ARBDownloading the Switch Configuration Time SettingsFirmware Settings Firmware InformationClick Change Firmware Settings Event Log MessagesFC Switch Information FC Switch InformationOS Information Detection IndicationCLS Port Usage Information 11.Ordered Set Information Page with Highlighted ZonesValue Description 13.Received Port Utilization Page with Highlighted ZonesPort Settings 15.Port Information16.Port Information Page with Highlighted Zones Mode Description 18.Cascade Information19.Cascade Information Page with Highlighted Zones Policy Settings Switch Policy Description21.Policies Change Settings Zone Settings 22.Overlapping ZonesOverlapping Zones 25.Overlapping Zone 1 Information26.Overlapping Zone 1 Information Configuration Non-Overlapping ZonesClick Back to Non-overlapping Zone Info to view the changes Management Using the Command Line Interface CLI Connecting to the CLIConfiguration Task CLI Command NozChanging the Switch’s IP Parameters Configuring Switch InformationEnabling or Disabling Dhcp Requests Managing the Firmware Downloading New FirmwareMessage Action Configuring the Trap Destination Table Edit Trap Destination Menu Active Value NEW ValueOption Description Changing the CLI/Web Password Viewing Management, Policy, and Threshold SettingsPolicies Policy DescriptionSettings Description Threshold InformationActions Action DescriptionChanging the Switching Mode Command DescriptionNumber. You can also change the port policies Displaying Ports PLLEnables you to configure control of the port. Select from Resetting the Switch to Factory Default Settings Resetting the SwitchResetting the Hardware Viewing the Event LogChanging the Switch’s Operating Speed Overlapping Zoning ConfigurationViewing and Understanding Zoning Information Non-Overlapping Zoning Configuration Example noz 25,6,7,8 39,10Reference Technical SupportTro ub l e sh oo ti n g Small Form-Factor Pluggable SFP Issues Fibre Channel ReferencesAppendixes Appendix a Specifications Specification sOperating Conditions Vixel Model 335 Operating ConditionsGeneral Commands CommandsConsole Commands Browse CommandsAction Commands Show ZoneURL Appendix C Event Messages Event Meaning Action Severity MessageAppendix C Event Messages Vixel Model 335 Installation & Configuration Guide Vixel Model 335 Installation & Configuration Guide Cross References Appendix E Glossary Scsi Configuring switch information IndexIndex
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