Command Line Interface

Syntax

hotreset

Notes

You can load and activate firmware on an operating switch without disrupting data traffic or having to re-initialize attached devices under the following conditions:

■No changes are being made to switches in the fabric including powering up, powering down, and switch configuration changes.

■No port in the fabric is in the diagnostic state.

■No zoning changes are being made in the fabric.

■No changes are being made to attached devices including powering up, powering down, disconnecting, connecting, and HBA configuration changes.

Ports that are stable when the non-disruptive activation begins and then change states, are reset. When the non-disruptive activation is complete, Switch Manager sessions reconnect automatically. However, Telnet sessions must be restarted manually. This command clears the event log and all counters.

Image command

Manages and installs switch firmware.

Authority

Admin

Syntax

IMAGE

Keywords

CLEANUP

Removes all firmware image files from the switch. All firmware image files are removed automatically each time the switch is reset.

FETCH [ACCOUNT_NAME] [IP_ADDRESS] [FILE_SOURCE] [FILE_DESTINATION]

Retrieves image file given by [file_source] and stores it on the switch with the file name given by [file_destination]. The image file is retrieved from the FTP server with the IP address given by [ip_address] and an account name given by [account_name]. If an account name needs a password to access the FTP server, the system prompts you for it.

INSTALL

Downloads firmware from a remote host to the switch, unpacks the firmware, and then activates the firmware. The command prompts you for IP address of the remote host, an account name and password, and path name for the firmware image file.

LIST

Displays the list of image files that reside on the switch.

UNPACK [FILE]

Installs the firmware file given by [file]. After unpacking the file, a message is displayed confirming successful unpacking. The switch must be reset for the new firmware to take effect.