Qlogic SANbox 5800V Series, Installation Manual

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3–Installation
Installing Firmware
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Installing Firmware
The switch comes with current firmware installed. You can upgrade firmware as
new firmware becomes available using the CLI, QuickTools, or Enterprise Fabric
Suite. This guide describes how to install firmware using QuickTools and the CLI.
For information about installing firmware using Enterprise Fabric Suite, refer to the
QLogic 5800V Series Enterprise Fabric Suite User’s Guide .
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Using QuickTools to Install Firmware
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Using the CLI to Install Firmware
You can load and activate firmware upgrades on an operating switch without
disrupting data traffic or re-initializing attached devices. If you attempt to perform a
non-disruptive activation without satisfying the following conditions, the activation
will fail:
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The current firmware and the new firmware must support a non-disruptive
activation. For information about compatible firmware versions, refer to the
Firmware Release Notes .
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No changes are being made to switches in the fabric including powering up,
powering down, disconnecting or connecting ISLs, changing switch
configurations, or installing firmware.
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No port in the fabric is in the diagnostic state.
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No Zoning Edit sessions are open in the fabric.
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No changes are being made to attached devices including powering up,
powering down, disconnecting, connecting, or adapter configuration.
Install firmware on one switch at a time in the fabric. If you are installing firmware
on more than one switch, wait 120 seconds after the activation is complete before
installing firmware on the next switch.
Ports that are stable when the non-disruptive activation begins, and then change
states, will be reset. When the non-disruptive activation is complete, Enterprise
Fabric Suite and QuickTools sessions reconnect automatically. However, Telnet
sessions must be restarted manually.
NOTE:
If a non-disruptive activation fails, you will usually be prompted to try again
later. Otherwise, the switch will perform a disruptive activation.