SOFT-AM-0486_R4 AX6700S/AX6600S/AX6300S Software Update Guide July 2011 (Edition 7) 1
Preface This manual explains how to update the basic software from an older version to a newer version. This manual also describes how to install the basic software on a new BCU, CSU, or MSU for AX6700S, AX6600S, or AX6300S series switches, respectively. Read this manual carefully before updating or installing the software. For details about the terms used in this manual, how to handle devices, and how to connect to an operation terminal, see the Configuration Guide or other manuals.
Contents 1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................................4 1.1 Overview of updating and installing software....................................................................................4 2 Software installation from the startup OS ............................................................................................6 2.1 Overview of installing software from the startup OS ............
1 Overview 1.1 Overview of updating and installing software There are two ways to set up the software: (1) Perform a software installation from the startup OS, or (2) perform a software update. Each way has a different purpose and procedure. Select whichever is more suitable for your situation based on the following figure.
Installing from the startup OS Installing from the startup OS means to install software for the first time from the internal flash memory that contains the startup OS. The internal flash memory in a newly purchased BCU for AX6700S series switches, CSU for AX6600S series switches, or MSU for AX6300S series switches, contains dedicated software (the startup OS) used for the purpose of starting up the Switch.
2 Software installation from the startup OS 2.1 Overview of installing software from the startup OS While the startup OS is running, the IP address of the management port is set to 192.168.0.1/24. To perform a software installation from the startup OS (hereafter an installation), you must first transfer the update file from a remote terminal, such as a PC, by using the management port (see 1) below). After that, you must execute the update command (ppupdate, see 2) below).
2.2 Preparations for installation Table 2-1 shows the conditions required for an installation. Make sure that these conditions are met before attempting to install the software. Table 2-1 Required conditions before installing No.
2.3 Notes on installation (1) Notes on the startup OS The startup OS is dedicated software for installing the basic software. After you log in to the Switch, BOOT-INST-OS> is displayed for the prompt, indicating that the startup OS is running. The startup OS starts up only the BCU, CSU, or MSU on AX6700S, AX6600S, or AX6300S series switches, respectively. The startup OS does not start up NIFs. As a result, you must use the management port to transfer the update file.
(2) Notes on transferring the update file A file must be transferred via FTP in binary mode. Otherwise, execution of the ppupdate command fails. Transfer the file named k.img to the directory /usr/var/update in the Switch. If the file already exists, overwrite it. If the file is transferred to the wrong location or with an incorrect name, delete the file, and then transfer the file correctly. (3) Notes on executing the ppupdate command Do not delete the k.
2.5 Installation procedure Follow the procedure shown below to install the software: 1) After the Switch is turned on, wait until login: is displayed. 2) After login: is displayed, log in with the user name operator. After you log in to the Switch, BOOT-INST-OS> is displayed for the prompt, indicating that the startup OS is running. After logging in, if BOOT-INST-OS> is not displayed, the basic software is running. In this case, perform an update according to 3 Software update. 3) Enter the enable command.
*** Installation on the standby system *** In a BCU, CSU, or MSU single configuration, go to step 8). 7) Execute the ppupdate k.img standby command. Installation from the internal flash memory in the standby system starts. The version of the basic software to be installed is displayed. Make sure that the version is correct. Example BOOT-INST-OS# ppupdate k.img standby Software update start Current version is 1.0 New version is 10.2 (Installation starts.) (The version of the software is displayed.
9) Execute the reload no-dump-image command to restart the Switch. Example BOOT-INST-OS# reload no-dump-image Restart OK? (y/n): y (Enter y.) 10) After login: is displayed, log in with the user name operator. 11) Execute the show logging command to make sure that the abbreviated name and version of the software running on the active system are correct.
3 Software update 3.1 Overview of updating software from a remote terminal From a remote terminal, such as a PC, transfer the update file to the Switch (see 1) below), and then execute the update command (ppupdate) (see 2) below). PC Switch IPv4 or IPv6 network 1) Transfer the update file (ftp). 2) Log in to the Switch, and then execute the update command (ppupdate).
3.2 Preparing to update Table 3-1 shows the conditions required for updating the software. Make sure these conditions are met before updating the software. Table 3-1 Required conditions before update No. 1 Update operation Conditions required for transferring the update file 2 3 4 5 Conditions required for executing the ppupdate command Conditions The Switch must be accessible from a remote terminal, such as a PC.
3.4 Notes on updating the software (1) Notes on transferring the update file A file must be transferred via FTP in binary mode. Otherwise, execution of the ppupdate command fails. Transfer the file named k.img to the directory /usr/var/update in the Switch. If the file already exists, overwrite it. If the file is transferred to the wrong location or with an incorrect name, delete the file, and then transfer the file correctly. (2) Notes on executing the ppupdate command Do not delete the k.
Note: The values of x, xxxxxxxx, and xxxxxxxxxxxx vary depending on the status of the active system. Note: These log messages will be displayed in the following cases: - When a version of the software earlier than 11.2 is installed on the active system and is updated - When a version of the software earlier than 10.5 is installed on the standby system and is updated Multiple users cannot concurrently execute the ppupdate command.
3.5 Update procedure The update procedure updates an older version of the software to a newer version. To update the software: 1) Log in to the Switch, using the user-defined ID (for example, operator). After logging in, if the command prompt is BOOT-INST-OS>, then the startup OS is running. In this case, perform an installation according to the procedure described in 2 Software installation from the startup OS. 2) Enter the enable command. The command prompt changes to #.
4) See the procedure for transferring files described in Appendix to transfer the update file named k.img to the /usr/var/update directory in the Switch. (This operation must be performed in binary mode.) 5) Execute the ls -l /usr/var/update/ command, and confirm that the size of the k.img file is the same as the source file on the terminal. 6) Enter the cd /usr/var/update command to change the directory.
8) Execute the show system command to confirm that the status of the standby system is standby or software version discord. If any configuration items are not supported, for example, due to the downgraded version, configuration discord or both configuration discord and software version discord are displayed for the status of the standby system. If the status of the standby system is standby or software version discord, go to step 9).
Example # show logging standby Date 20XX/09/19 22:37:41 UTC System information AX6304S, OS-SE Ver. 10.2.A (Build:162), MSU2(standby) (Check the displayed information.) Logging information EVT 09/19 22:35:01 E3 MSU 01300413 2314:0e8000000000 System status changed from simplex to duplex. : : 10) Ensure that the capacity required to transfer the update file to the BCU, CSU, or MSU module in the active system is available. Execute the rm /usr/var/update/k.img command to delete the k.
Example # ls -l /usr/var/update total 21040 -rwxrwxrwx 1 root wheel # cd /usr/var/update XXXXXXXX Sep 19 22:27 k.img (Check the file size.) (Change the directory.) 16) Execute the show system command to confirm that the status of the standby system is standby or software version discord. Example # show system Date 20XX/09/19 22:41:24 UTC System: AX6304S, OS-SE Ver. 10.2.A Node : Name= Contact= Locate= Elapsed time : 00:06:30 Machine ID : 0012.e220.
Example # ppupdate k.img standby Software update start Current version is 10.2 New version is 10.2.A (Installation starts.) (The version of the software is displayed.) Update done. # (Update is complete.) 09/19 22:41:22 E5 MSU 01300438 2314:0b0600000000 Fatal error detected on other system. This system (MSU1) is active. (The standby system restarts.) # 09/19 22:41:22 E3 MSU 01300412 2314:1b0100000000 System status changed from duplex to simplex.
*** Update when one or more configuration items are not supported in a BCU, CSU, or MSU single configuration or a BCU, CSU, or MSU redundant configuration *** 19) Execute the ppupdate k.img active command. Installation from the internal flash memory on the active system starts. The version of the basic software to be installed is displayed. Make sure that the version is correct. After the update of the active system is complete, the active system restarts automatically.
*** Version after update *** 20) Execute the show logging command to make sure that the abbreviated name and version of the software running on the active system are correct. In a BCU, CSU, or MSU redundant configuration, execute the show logging standby command to make sure that the abbreviated name and version of the software running on the standby system are correct. The procedure is complete. Example > show logging Date 20XX/09/19 22:40:50 UTC System information AX6304S, OS-SE Ver. 10.2.
Appendix - Example procedure for transferring an update file: 1) Open the command prompt window on your PC. 2) Move to the directory containing the update file. 3) Use the dir command to check the file name and size. 4) Execute the ftp command to connect to the Switch. 5) When asked to enter a user name, enter your login name for the Switch. If the startup OS is running, enter operator. 6) When asked to enter a password, enter your password.
