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Backing Up Configuration Data and Upgrading Firmware
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MSA SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide
Upgrading or Restoring the Switch Firmware
The MSA SAN Switch ships with preloaded firmware. In most cases, it is not
necessary to update the firmware on a new switch.
The firmware version can be obtained and downloaded as follows:
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Downloading New Switch Firmware through the CLI
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Downloading New Switch Firmware through Web Tools
Each of these methods is discussed in the following sections.
Note:
All switches in the fabric must be running the same version of the firmware. If
you upgrade the firmware on one switch, you must upgrade all switches.
Downloading New Switch Firmware through the CLI
Before you upgrade the firmware on your switch, verify the version of the
firmware you are currently using.
Determining Your Firmware Version through the CLI
To view the current version of the firmware on the switch:
1. Log on to the switch as the admin user.
2. At the command line, enter:
VERSION
The system displays the Kernel version, Fabric Operating System release
number, and other information about the firmware.