Q-Logic 8C/16 User Manual

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4 – Managing Switches
Managing Firmware
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4.12.2
Activating the Pending Firmware
To activate firmware that is both inactive and pending, open the Switch menu in 
the faceplate display and select Activate Firmware. SANbox Manager attempts a 
non-disruptive activation if the active and pending firmware versions are 2.0 or 
greater. Otherwise, SANbox Manager prompts you reset the switch to activate the 
pending firmware.
4.12.3
Changing the Pending Firmware
To change the pending firmware to the alternate image, do the following:
1.
In the faceplate display, open the Switch menu and select Firmware 
Fallback
.
2.
The Firmware Fallback dialog prompts you to confirm the firmware version 
that is to become the pending firmware. Choose the Yes button to select the 
fallback firmware or No to cancel.
3.
SANbox Manager attempts a non-disruptive activation if the active and 
pending firmware versions are 2.0 or greater. Otherwise, SANbox Manager 
prompts you reset the switch to activate the pending firmware.