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13 – Command Reference Image
unpack [file]
Installs the firmware file given by [file]. After unpacking the file, a message appears confirming successful unpacking. The switch must be reset for the new firmware to take effect.
Notes To provide consistent performance throughout the fabric, ensure that all switches are running the same version of firmware.
To install firmware when the management workstation has an FTP server, use the Image Install command or the Firmware Install command.
Examples The following is an example of the Image Install command:
SANbox #> admin start
SANbox (admin) #> image install
Warning: Installing new firmware requires a switch reset.
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.
FTP or TFTP | : ftp |
User Account | : johndoe |
IP Address | : 10.0.0.254 |
Source Filename : 6.7.00.11_mpc
About to install image. Do you want to continue? [y/n] y
Connected to 10.0.0.254 (10.0.0.254).
220localhost.localdomain FTP server (Version
331Password required for johndoe. Password: xxxxxxxxx
230User johndoe logged in.
bin
200Type set to I. verbose
Verbose mode off.
This may take several seconds...
The switch will now reset. Connection closed by foreign host.