Configuration and Image Commands
ExtremeWare XOS 11.5 supports only the Summit X450 family of switches and the BlackDiamond 8800 series switch.
ExtremeWare XOS 11.5 Command Reference Guide
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configure firmware
configure firmware [auto-install | install-on-demand]
Description
Configures how the BlackDiamond 8800 series switch performs a system firmware upgrade.
Syntax Description
Default
The default is install-on-demand.
Usage Guidelines
Use the
configure firmware [auto-install | install-on-demand]
and
install firmware
{force}
commands to upgrade the BootROM images on the MSM and I/O modules and the firmware
on the PSU controllers installed in the BlackDiamond 8800 series switch. If you use the
install
firmware {force}
command, specify the
force
parameter only under guidance from Extreme
Networks Technical Support personnel. Forcing a firmware upgrade may cause incompatibility issues
between the firmware and the software installed on the MSM.
Firmware images are bundled with ExtremeWare XOS software images. ExtremeWare XOS
automatically compares the existing firmware image flashed into the hardware with the firmware image
bundled with the ExtremeWare XOS image when you:
●
Download a new version of ExtremeWare XOS to the active partition.
●
Install a new module into an active chassis.
After a firmware image upgrade, messages are sent to the log.
If you select the
auto-install
parameter, you are not prompted to confirm the firmware upgrade.
Whenever ExtremeWare XOS determines a newer firmware image is available, the firmware is
automatically upgraded.
If you use the default configuration
install-on-demand
, you have the opportunity to cancel the
firmware upgrade. If you install a new software image, and a new firmware image is available, the
switch prompts you to upgrade the firmware. Enter
y
to upgrade the firmware image. Enter
n
to cancel
the firmware upgrade for the specified hardware and continue scanning for other hardware that needs
to be upgraded.
auto-install
Specifies ExtremeWare XOS to automatically upgrade the firmware if the
software detects a newer firmware image is available. The switch does not
prompt you to confirm the firmware upgrade.
install-on-demand
Specifies the switch to prompt you to upgrade the firmware when ExtremeWare
XOS determines that a newer firmware image is available. This is the default
behavior.