McDATA manual McDATA 4416 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide

Install Firmware

Using McDATA Embedded Web Server or McDATA Element Manager to Install Firmware

To install firmware using McDATA Embedded Web Server or McDATA

Element Manager, do the following:

1.In the faceplate display, open the Switch menu and select Load Firmware.

2.In the Firmware Upload window, click the Select button to browse and select the firmware file to be uploaded.

3.Click the Start button to begin the firmware load process. You will be shown a message warning you that the switch will be reset to activate the firmware.

4.Click the OK button to continue firmware installation or click the Cancel button to cancel the firmware installation. The switch will attempt a hot reset, if possible, to activate the firmware without disrupting data traffic. During a non-disruptive activation, all Logged-In LEDs are extinguished for several seconds. If a non-disruptive activation is not possible, the application gives you the opportunity to reset the switch module and perform a disruptive activation.

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McDATA 4416 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide