Cisco Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module (CGESM) for HP Release Notes
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Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module for HP BladeSystem p-Class Release Notes, Cisco IOS Release 12.2(44)SE and Later
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Upgrading the Switch Software
Cluster Compatibility
You cannot create and manage switch clusters through the device manager. To create and manage switch
clusters, use the command-line interface (CLI).
clusters, use the command-line interface (CLI).
When creating a switch cluster or adding a switch to a cluster, follow these guidelines:
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When you create a switch cluster, we recommend configuring the highest-end switch in your cluster
as the command switch.
as the command switch.
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The standby command switch must be the same type as the command switch. For example, if the
command switch is a CGESM switch, all standby command switches must be CGESM switches.
command switch is a CGESM switch, all standby command switches must be CGESM switches.
Upgrading the Switch Software
These are the procedures for downloading software. Before downloading software, read this section for
important information:
important information:
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Finding the Software Version and Feature Set
The Cisco IOS image is stored as a bin file in a directory that is named with the Cisco IOS release.
A subdirectory contains the files needed for web management. The image is stored on the system board
flash device (flash:).
A subdirectory contains the files needed for web management. The image is stored on the system board
flash device (flash:).
You can use the show version user EXEC command to display the software version that is running on
your switch.
your switch.
You also can use the dir filesystem: privileged EXEC command to see the directory names of other
software images that you might have stored in flash memory.
software images that you might have stored in flash memory.
Table 2
Supported Operating Systems and Browsers
Operating System
Minimum Service Pack or Patch
Microsoft Internet
Explorer
Explorer
1
1.
Service Pack 1 or higher is required for Internet Explorer 5.5.
Netscape
Navigator
Navigator
Windows 2000
None
5.5 or 6.0
7.1
Windows XP
None
5.5 or 6.0
7.1