Brocade Fabric Manager Administrator's Guide v6.1.0 (53-10000610-02, June 2008)

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Firmware download for multiple switches
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The steps you perform to download firmware vary depending on where your FTP server is located:
• If you are using the FTP server built in with Fabric Manager, see “Firmware download with
firmware repository support” on page 209.
• If your external FTP server resides on the same system as the Fabric Manager server, see
“Firmware download with firmware repository support” on page 209.
• If your external FTP server resides on the same system as the Fabric Manager server but the
external FTP server user does not have root access, see “Firmware download using an external
FTP server” on page 210.
• If your external FTP server is on a system different from where the Fabric Manager server is
installed, see “Firmware download using an external FTP server” on page 210.
Firmware download with firmware repository support
The Firmware Download to Switches window, illustrated in Figure 139, provides information on
firmware versions and download status.
FIGURE 139 Firmware download to switches
You can select the firmware version to download for each switch. The fabric profile determines the
default setting in the menu. If you did not set up a fabric profile, the default setting is the most
recent firmware version. A warning message appears if you try to download firmware that does not
match a switch.
Firmware versions in the repository that
support the switch type are displayed. You
can also import firmware from a file using
the “Import Firmware” option.
During download, status
messages from the switches
are displayed here.
Reboot information (automatic or
manual) is displayed here.
Status indicates download
state: ready for download,
download in progress, or
download complete.