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12 | FTOS Release Notes for the E-Series TeraScale, FTOS Version 8.4.2.8, October 2012
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Upgrade the Boot Code
Might be required. Verify boot code before proceeding.
Boot code can be upgraded from the currently running FTOS image, or it can be loaded from the flash.
Dell Force10 recommends that you only upgrade your boot code from the version currently running on
your system. The other options are presented here for your information.
This version requires the following bootcode versions for a successful software upgrade. The boot code
changes include support for software branding changes. It is not required to support the FTOS upgrade to
8.4.2.8.
• E-Series TeraScale Version 2.4.2.4 for Control Processors
• E-Series TeraScale Version 2.3.2.1 for Line cards
Use the
show os-version command to view the boot code versions that are included with the currently
running FTOS image (Figure 1-2).
Figure 1-2. View the Current Boot Code
Caution: DO NOT downgrade the factory installed boot code unless instructed to do so by Dell Force10
technical support.
Force10#show os-version
RELEASE IMAGE INFORMATION :
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Platform Version Size ReleaseTime
E-Series: EF 8.4.2.8 28118381 Dec 1 2008 02:01:03
TARGET IMAGE INFORMATION :
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Type Version Target checksum
runtime 8.4.2.8 Control Processor passed
runtime 8.4.2.8 Route Processor passed
runtime 8.4.2.8 Terascale Linecard passed
runtime 8.4.2.8 FPGA passed
FPGA IMAGE INFORMATION :
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Card FPGA Name Version Release Date
SFM SFM FPGA 0.0 Dec 01 2008
BOOT IMAGE INFORMATION :
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Type Version Target checksum
boot flash 2.4.2.2 Control Processor passed