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Basic Switch Configuration Procedures

Upgrading or Restoring the Switch Firmware

To upgrade or restore the switch firmware:

1.Verify that the RSHD service/utilities or the FTP service is running on the host workstation.

2.Log in to the switch as the admin user.

3.At the command line, enter the following command: firmwareDownload

4.Press ENTER.

The system prompts you to enter the Host IP address, User Name, Filename, and password.

The password operand is only required if you are using FTP.

5.Reboot the switch by entering the following command: fastBoot

Disabling a Switch

To disable a switch:

1.Log in to the switch as the admin user.

2.At the command line, enter the following command: switchDisable

All Fibre Channel ports on the switch are taken offline. If the switch was part of a fabric, the remaining switches reconfigure.

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EMC DS-16B2 manual Upgrading or Restoring the Switch Firmware, Disabling a Switch