Q-Logic 5802V Manuel D’Utilisation

5 – Switch Configuration

Installing Firmware

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 Install commands download the firmware image 

file from an FTP or TFTP server to the switch, unpacks the image file, and 
performs a disruptive activation in one step. The one-step installation process 
prompts you to enter the following:

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The file transfer protocol (FTP or TFTP)

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IP address of the remote host

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An account name and password on the remote host (FTP only)

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Pathname for the firmware image file

1.

Enter the following commands to download the firmware from a remote host 
to the switch, install the firmware, then reset the switch to activate the 
firmware.

SANbox #> admin start

SANbox #> firmware install

  The switch will be reset. This process will cause a

  disruption to I/O traffic.

  Continuing with this action will terminate all management

  sessions,including any Telnet sessions. When the firmware

  activation is complete, you may log in to the switch again.

  Do you want to continue? [y/n]: y

  Press 'q' and the ENTER key to abort this command.

2.

Enter your choice for the file transfer protocol with which to download the 
firmware image file. FTP requires an user account and a password; TFTP 
does not.

FTP or TFTP     : ftp

3.

Enter your account name on the remote host (FTP only) and the IP address 
of the remote host. When prompted for the source file name, enter the path 
for the firmware image file.

User Account    : johndoe

IP Address      : 10.0.0.254

Source Filename : 7.4.00.00_epc

About to install image.  Do you want to continue? [y/n] y