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10.Display the list of firmware image files on the switch to confirm that the file was loaded. Refer to the ”Image Command” on page B-23for more information.

SANbox2 (admin) $>image list

11.Unpack the firmware image file to install the new firmware in flash memory.

SANbox2 (admin) $>image unpack filename

12.If the new firmware is later than version 2.0, the new firmware can be activated without disrupting traffic. Enter the Hotreset command to perform a non-disruptive activation.

SANbox2(admin) $>hotreset

4.4

Powering Down a Switch

Simply unplugging the switch from the power source does not allow the switch to complete executing tasks and could lead to flash memory corruption. For this reason, open a Telnet session and use the Shutdown command to initiate an orderly shut down, then power down the switch. Refer to the ”Shutdown Command” on page B-88.

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