Q-Logic 5802V Manuel D’Utilisation

5 – Switch Configuration

Resetting a Switch

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 describes the methods for resetting a switch, the corresponding 

command, and the impact on the switch.

New firmware becomes available periodically either on CD-ROM or from the 
QLogic web site. Installing firmware on a switch involves the following steps:

1.

Download the firmware image file to the switch.

2.

Unpack the firmware image file.

3.

Activate the new firmware. The activation can be disruptive or 
non-disruptive. Refer to 

 for 

information about the conditions for a non-disruptive activation.

The 

 and the Image Install commands automate the firmware 

installation process and perform a disruptive activation as described in 

. To perform a nondisruptive activation, refer to 

.

                                                                                           

Activates pending firmware

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Disrupts I/O traffic

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Reconnects Enterprise Fabric 
Suite 2007 and QuickTools ses-
sions afterwards

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Clears the event log

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Deletes supports files, firmware 
image files that have not been 
unpacked, and configuration 
backup files

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Closes all management sessions

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Performs power-on self test

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