HP StorageWorks 2/64 - Core Switch, Command Reference Manual

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Fabric OS 5.x command reference guide 241
Downloads switch firmware from a remote host or local directory.
Synopsis
firmwaredownload [[ -s [ -b -n -i ] ] host,user,pfile,passwd
Availability
admin
Description
Use this command to download switch firmware from an FTP server or from a local NFS directory to the
switch’s nonvolatile storage area.
The new firmware is in the form of RPM packages with names defined in pfile , a binary file that contains
specific firmware information (time stamp, platform code, version, and so forth) and the names of
packages of the firmware to be downloaded. These packages are made available periodically to add
features or to remedy defects. Contact customer support to obtain information about available firmware
versions.
In dual-domain systems, this command by default downloads the firmware image to both CPs in rollover
mode, to prevent disruption to application services. This operation depends on HA support. If HA is not
available, a user can still upgrade the CPs one at a time, using the
-s
option.
All systems supported by this firmware have two partitions of nonvolatile storage areas, a primary and a
secondary, to store two firmware images.
firmwareDownload
always loads the new image into the
secondary partition and swaps the secondary partition to be the primary. It then reboots the CP and
activates the new image. Finally, it performs the
firmwareCommit
procedure automatically, to copy the
new image to the other partition, unless
-n
is used.
The command supports both noninteractive and interactive modes. If it is invoked without any command
line parameters, or if there is any syntax error in the parameters, the command goes into interactive mode,
in which you are prompted for input.
CAUTION: For each non-director-class switch in your fabric, complete all firmware download changes
before issuing the
firmwareDownload
command on the next switch to ensure a nondisruptive
download.
NOTE: See the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.x procedures user guide for information about limitations
when changing Fabric OS versions. When installing Fabric OS, the procedure might vary, depending on
which version of the Fabric OS you are migrating from.
Operands
By default,
firmwareDownload
performs a full installation, autoreboot, and autocommit. These modes
are selectable only in single-CP
(-s)
mode, in which case, autoreboot is off by default. A user can
change these settings interactively or by using the following options:
firmwareDownload
-s
Specify this operand to enable single-CP mode. In dual-CP systems, this
mode enables a user to upgrade a single CP and to select full install,
autoreboot, and autocommit.