5.3.9.1 Firmware update of the SFP module
The switches provide for SFP modules flashing. It may be necessary when
using third-party modules in the switches of some vendors (such as CISCO, HP).
Figure 5.3.9.3 SFP module flashing interface
Firmware Dump
– saves the current firmware of the SFP module to a file.
When flashing, it is strongly recommended to dump the old firmware in order to have
the ability to rollback, i.e. return to the old version.
Preloaded Firmware Download
– a list of preloaded firmware for modules
with the wavelengths of 1550 and 1310 nm. This list contains the latest firmware at
the time of the switch firmware release.
Custom
Firmware Download
– download a third party firmware file.
Warning
: the possibility of reprogramming depends also on the SFP
module type. There are modules whose memory only works in read-only
mode. Such modules cannot be reprogrammed.
