Brocade FastIron Edge X-Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Part Number: 53-1002499-02
Layer 3 Upgrade Procedures for
FastIron IPv4 devices
Overview
This appendix describes how to upgrade your FastIron IPv4 device to run the full Layer 3 software code.
NOTE
The procedures in this appendix do not describe how to upgrade IPv6 devices (FESX624 and FESX648) to run the full layer 3
software image. These devices support software-based licensing. Refer to the <Italic>FastIron Configuration Guide for details.
If you have any questions about performing this upgrade, please contact your place of purchase or Brocade at 800-752-8061 inside the
United States or 1-408-333-6061 outside the United States. You also can send e-mail to
.
The procedures in this guide are for qualified service personnel.
Upgrade kit contents
Before beginning the upgrade, please verify the package contents. If any items are missing from the kit, contact your place of purchase.
The upgrade kit contains the following:
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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection kit
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Upgrade sticker that says “PREMIUM”
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Upgrade instructions (this document)
NOTE
FastIron compact switches do not support the Layer 3 upgrade kits designed for the FastIron chassis switches. Likewise, FastIron
chassis devices do not support the Layer 3 upgrade kits designed for the FastIron compact switches.