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FOS v6.2.1b
v6.2.1b
Check the FOS version.
If the version is at level recommended by the Firmware Release Notes [3] there is no need to upgrade
the firmware on this switch. Skip the rest of this procedure if firmware version of both switches
has been verified.
4. Management server: Prepare to upgrade Brocade switch firmware
Note: This step only needs to be done once on the management server.
If needed , login to the management server as root. Then execute :
# mkdir /var/TKLC/upgrade/brocade
# cd /var/TKLC/upgrade/brocade
# tar xvzf
/usr/TKLC/smac/html/TPD/HPFW--872-2488-XXX--HPFW/files/<brocade_firmware_version>.tar.gz
Refer to Release Notes [3] to identify the correct brocade firmware file.
5. Brocade switch console : Upgrade Brocade switch firmware
swd77:admin> firmwaredownload
Server Name or IP Address: <PM&C_management_network_IP>
User Name: pmacadmin
FileName: /var/TKLC/upgrade/brocade/<brocade_firmware_version>
Network Protocol(1-auto-select, 2- FTP, 3- SCP) [1]: 3
Password: <pmacadmin_password>
Checking system settings for firmwaredownload...Server IP: <ip>, Protocol IPv4
System settings check passed.
You can run firmwaredownloadstatus to get the status of this command.
This command will cause a warm/non-disruptive boot on the switch,but will require
that existing telnet, secure telnet or SSH
sessions be restarted
Do you want to continue [Y]: y
After few minutes, the upgrade will complete. The switch will automatically reboot after the
following output:
HA Rebooting ...
Loopback backup before go standby
2010/03/09-20:29:07, [FSSM-1002], 385,, INFO,
SilkWorm4024, HA State is in sync.
late cleanup
2010/03/09-20:29:08, [FSSM-1003], 386,, WARNING,
SilkWorm4024, HA State out of sync.
RCS_RCV_FSS_HALT, rc 0, close sock 27
sysctrld: all services Standby
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