Install Firmware

Refer to the McDATA 4314 Command Line Interface Guide for information about this command.

1.Enter the following command to download the firmware from a remote host to the switch, install the firmware, then reset the switch to activate the firmware. If possible, a non-disruptive activation will be performed.

DFCSM (admin) #> firmware install

Warning: Installing new firmware requires a switch reset. A stable fabric is required to successfully activate the firmware on a switch without disrupting traffic. Therefore, before continuing with this action, ensure there are no administrative changes in progress anywhere in the fabric.

Continuing with this action will terminate all management sessions, including any Telnet sessions. When the firmware activation is complete, you may log in to the switch again.

Do you want to continue? [y/n]: y

Press 'q' and the ENTER key to abort this command.

2.Enter your account name on the remote host and the IP address of the remote host. When prompted for the source file name, enter the path for the firmware image file.

User Account : johndoe

IP Address : 10.20.20.200

Source Filename : 5.2.x.xx.xx_mpc

3.When prompted to install the new firmware, enter Yes to continue or No to cancel. If possible, a non-disruptive activation will be performed. This is the last opportunity to cancel.

About to install image. Do you want to continue? [y/n] y Connected to 10.20.20.200 (10.20.20.200).

220 localhost.localdomain FTP server (Version wu-2.6.1-18) ready.

4.Enter the password for your account name. The firmware will now be downloaded from the remote host to the switch module, installed, and activated.

331 Password required for johndoe. Password:******

230 User johndoe logged in.

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4314 specifications

The McDATA 4314 is a highly regarded Fibre Channel switch designed for enterprise storage area networks (SANs). This switch is particularly known for its reliability, high performance, and scalability. As part of McDATA's extensive range of networking products, the 4314 stands out for its ability to meet the demands of modern data centers, providing seamless connectivity for numerous storage and server devices.

One of the main features of the McDATA 4314 is its robust architecture, which supports up to 32 ports. This enables a flexible configuration that can easily scale as the needs of the organization grow. The switch is characterized by its ability to handle both FC-AL and FC-SW protocols, thus providing compatibility with a wide range of existing Fibre Channel devices. This versatility makes it ideal for organizations looking to enhance their existing infrastructure without the need for a complete overhaul.

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