I
N
S
PEED
™ SAN S
TORAGE
S
WITCH
M
ODEL
355
C
HAPTER
3 S
WITCH
M
ANAGEMENT
U
SER
’
S
G
UIDE
35
Switch Firmware Files
This section displays the current and alternate firmware versions, enables users to select which
firmware version to run the next time the switch is reset, and provides a means to load new firmware on
the switch.
To view or download the latest switch firmware, click
Help > Downloads
. The Web Manager will display
the firmware request page. Enter the requested customer information and an email with the location of
the appropriate firmware download page for the switch will be sent to the specified email address. If
necessary, download the latest switch firmware to the host system.
To load new firmware on the switch:
1.
Under Download New Alternate Firmware Version to Switch, enter the directory path and the
specific file name in the text box, or click
Browse
to navigate to and select the appropriate file
on the host system. The file must have a .bin extension.
2.
Click
Start
to load the new firmware image.
Once the firmware has been installed, the new firmware should appear as the Alternate Version
firmware.
3.
Under Next Boot Firmware Version, ensure the
Use
Alternate Version on Next Reboot
option
is selected. The alternate firmware version currently displayed will be loaded on the next boot
cycle.
4.
Click
Reboot
to reset the switch using the selected firmware.
To select the alternate firmware version for the next boot:
1.
Under Next Boot Firmware Version, select
Use
Alternate Version on Next Reboot
. The
alternate firmware version currently displayed will be loaded on the next boot cycle.
2.
Click
Submit
.
3.
Click
Reboot
to reset the switch.
Switch Configuration Files
Switch configuration settings (for example, zoning or Port Smart Settings) can be saved for backup
purposes or for loading the same configuration on multiple switches.
To save the current configuration:
1.
Click
Save
to save the current switch configuration.
2.
Click
OK
on the File Download dialog box.
3.
Enter the directory path and file name, being sure to use a .cfg extension.
4.
Click
Save
.
To load a saved configuration:
1.
Under Download New Configuration File to Switch and Reboot, enter the directory path to the
.cfg file in the text box, or use the
Browse
button to navigate to the appropriate file.
2.
In the Choose File dialog box, navigate to and select the appropriate file and click
OK
.
3.
Click
Start
.
A message box appears confirming the download and required switch reset.
4.
Click
OK
to proceed.
Note:
When loading new firmware on the switch, clear the web browser’s cache and files to ensure
the removal of the older firmware information. In Internet Explorer, use the key combination
C
TRL
+F5
, or select
Tools > Internet Options
and click
Delete Files
.