4 – Installation
Loading Firmware
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4.2.8
Configure the Ports
Configuring a port involves defining the port mode and setting the frame
sequencing if necessary. For public devices and other switches, a switch
automatically sets the port mode as each port discovers the type of device to
which it is connected.
A GL_Port will self configure as an FL_Port when connected to a loop of public
devices or an F_Port when connected to a single device. A G_Port will self
configure as an F_Port when connected to a single public device. Both GL_Ports
and G_Ports self configure as E_Ports when connected to another switch. Refer
to the SANbox2 Switch Management User’s Guide for more information about
configuring ports. You can also configure ports using the CLI. Refer to AppendixB
for information about the CLI.
4.2.9
Cable Devices to the Switch
Connect cables to the SFP transceivers and their corresponding devices, and
then energize the devices. Device host bus adapters can have SFP (or SFF)
transceivers or GigaBit Interface Converters (GBIC). LC-type duplex fiber optic
cable connectors are designed for SFP transceivers, while SC-type connectors
are designed for GBICs. Duplex cable connectors are keyed to ensure proper
orientation. Choose the fiber optic cable with the connector combination that
matches the device host bus adapter.
4.3
Loading Firmware
The switch comes with current firmware installed. However, you can upgrade
switch firmware from a Windows, Solaris, or Linux workstation. New firmware can
be loaded on the switch while the switch is operating without disrupting service.
However, you must reset the switch to activate the new firmware, which does
disrupt service.
4.3.1
Using File Transfer Protocol to Load Firmware
To load and activate new firmware, do the following:
1. Connect a workstation to the switch through the Ethernet port.
2. Move to the folder or directory that contains the new firmware image file.