Brocade Web Tools Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001194-01, April 2009)

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Performing a firmware download
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About halfway through the download process, after the firmware key is downloaded to the
switch, connection to the switch is lost and Web Tools invalidates the current session. (Web
Tools invalidates all windows because upfront login is always enabled and cannot be disabled.
8. Close all Web Tools windows and log in again.
If the firmware download is in progress when you log in, you can continue to monitor its
progress.
Encryption firmware download
If you have an FS8-18 blade installed, you must remove the blade if you want to downgrade to a
Fabric OS version earlier than Fabric OS 6.2.0. Also, you cannot downgrade Brocade Encryption
Switches to a Fabric OS version earlier than Fabric OS 6.2.0.
SAS and SA firmware download
If you are downloading SAS and DMM firmware directly to the blade, you have more options on the
Firmware Download tab, as shown in Figure 39. Also, for the Brocade 7600 and a collapsible area
appears on the Firmware Download tab to show application firmware information.
NOTE
SAS firmware download is not supported on the Brocade Encryption Switch.
In addition to specifying the information described in the steps on page 73, you can choose:
• Whether to download the firmware or the firmware key.
• The source of the firmware, network or USB.
• The type of firmware you want to be downloaded.
• The firmware path. Web Tools displays up to 15 path entries in the Specify Firmware Path field.
• To download the firmware even if it is not compatible (skip version check).
• To enable removal of application firmware (erase SA).
• The blade to be upgraded (by slot).
Firmware download is non-disruptive, from the Web Tools perspective.