Brocade OS Command Reference Manual Supporting Fabric OS v6.0.0 (53-1000599-01, October 2007)

Fabric OS Command Reference 213
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firmwareDownload
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passwd Specify a password. This operand can be omitted, if the firmware is
accessible through a local directory or an attached USB device, or if no
password is required by the FTP server. This operand is required when
accessing an SSH server.
-p scp|ftp Specify the file transfer protocol used to download the firmware from the file
server. Valid values are ftp and scp. The values are not case-sensitive. If -p is
not specified, firmwareCommit determines the protocol automatically by
checking the config.security parameter.
-a fos |sas| any application
Specify the type of firmware being downloaded. Accepted values are fos, sas,
or any valid application name. Values are not case-sensitive.
-t slot_number(s) Specify the target slot(s) for the firmware download. Valid values are a list of
slot numbers separated by ‘,’ or a range or slots separated by ‘-’.
-c Disables version compatibility checking. By default, firmwareDownload will
check if the firmware being downloaded is compatible with other running
firmware images in the system. If the firmware version is not compatible,
firmwareDownload will fail. If this option is specified, version compatibility
checking is disabled.
-e Removes all of the installed SA images in the system during SAS firmware
download load. By default, downloading a SAS image will not remove the
installed SA images. If this option is specified, the installed SA images will be
removed. This option is only valid with the -a sas option.
Examples To download the firmware to an HA switch over a network:
switch:admin> firmwaredownload 192.168.166.30,johndoe,/pub/dist/release.plist,12345
The following BP blades are installed in the system.
Slot Name Versions Scope of Impact
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2 FR4-18i v5.3.0 GigE/FC Fast-write
7 FR4-18i v5.3.0 GigE/FC Fast-write
9 FA4-18 v5.3.0 Virtualization
This command will upgrade both CPs and all BP blade above. If
you want to upgrade a single CP only, use the -s option.
You can run firmwaredownloadstatus to get the status of this
command.
This command will cause the active CP to reset and will require
that existing telnet, secure telnet or SSH sessions be restarted.
Do you want to continue [Y]: y
The firmware is being downloaded to the Standby CP. It may take up to 10
minutes.
To download the firmware to both CPs on a Brocade DCX using a USB device:
switch:admin> firmwaredownload -U v6.0.0
Checking system settings for firmwaredownload...