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McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide

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Install Firmware

The switch module comes with current firmware installed. You can upgrade

the firmware from the management workstation as new firmware becomes

available. You can use the EFCM BASIC application or the CLI to install new

firmware.

You can load and activate version 5.2 firmware on an operating switch

without disrupting data traffic or having to re-initialize attached devices. If

you attempt to perform a non-disruptive activation without satisfying the

following conditions, the switch will perform a disruptive activation

• The current firmware version is a 5.2 version that precedes the upgrade

version.

• No changes are being made to switches in the fabric including powering

up, powering down, disconnecting or connecting ISLs, and switch

configuration changes.

• No port in the fabric is in the diagnostic state.

• No zoning changes are being made in the fabric.

• No changes are being made to attached devices including powering up,

powering down, disconnecting, connecting, and HBA configuration

changes.

Ports that are stable when the non-disruptive activation begins, then change

states, will be reset. When the non-disruptive activation is complete, EFCM

BASIC sessions reconnect automatically. However, Telnet sessions must be

restarted manually.

Using EFCM BASIC to Install Firmware

To install firmware using EFCM BASIC, do the following:

1. Select a switch module in the topology display and double-click to open

the Faceplate display. Open the Switch menu and select Load Firmware.

2. In the Firmware Upload window, click the Select button to browse and

select the firmware file to be uploaded.

3. Click the Start button to begin the firmware load process. You will be

shown a message warning you that the switch will be reset to activate the

firmware.

4. Click the OK button to continue firmware installation or click the Cancel

button to cancel the firmware installation. EFCM BASIC will attempt a

hot reset, if possible, to activate the firmware without disrupting data

traffic. During a non-disruptive activation, all Logged-In LEDs are

extinguished for several seconds. If a non-disruptive activation is not

possible, EFCM BASIC gives you the opportunity to reset the switch

module and perform a disruptive activation.

Using the CLI to Install Firmware

To install firmware using the CLI when a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server is

present on the management workstation, use the Firmware Install command.

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