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...state 257 Preparing for a firmware download 258 Obtaining and decompressing firmware 259 Connected switches 259 Finding the switch firmware version 259 Firmware download on switches 260 Switch firmware download process overview 260 Firmware download on a Backbone 262 Backbone firmware download process overview 262 Firmware download from a USB device ...286 Supported port configurations in the fixed-port switches. . . .286 Supported port configurations in Brocade Backbones . . . . . .287 Virtual Fabrics interaction with other Fabric OS features . . . .288 12 Fabric OS ...
...state 257 Preparing for a firmware download 258 Obtaining and decompressing firmware 259 Connected switches 259 Finding the switch firmware version 259 Firmware download on switches 260 Switch firmware download process overview 260 Firmware download on a Backbone 262 Backbone firmware download process overview 262 Firmware download from a USB device ...286 Supported port configurations in the fixed-port switches. . . .286 Supported port configurations in Brocade Backbones . . . . . .287 Virtual Fabrics interaction with other Fabric OS features . . . .288 12 Fabric OS ...
Brocade 7.1.0 Fabric OS Administrator's Guide
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...contains the following topics: • Chapter 1, "Understanding Fibre Channel Services," provides information on the Fibre Channel services on Brocade switches. • Chapter 2, "Performing Basic Configuration Tasks," gives a brief overview of Fabric OS, explains the Fabric ...provides procedures for maintaining and backing up your switch configurations. • Chapter 9, "Installing and Maintaining Firmware," provides preparations and procedures for performing firmware downloads. • Chapter 10, "Managing Virtual Fabrics," describes the concepts and provides procedures for using Virtual ...
...contains the following topics: • Chapter 1, "Understanding Fibre Channel Services," provides information on the Fibre Channel services on Brocade switches. • Chapter 2, "Performing Basic Configuration Tasks," gives a brief overview of Fabric OS, explains the Fabric ...provides procedures for maintaining and backing up your switch configurations. • Chapter 9, "Installing and Maintaining Firmware," provides preparations and procedures for performing firmware downloads. • Chapter 10, "Managing Virtual Fabrics," describes the concepts and provides procedures for using Virtual ...
Brocade 7.1.0 Fabric OS Administrator's Guide
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... displays the command line history for the currently logged-in user only (even for the indicated specific topics. This command is persistent across reboots and firmware downloads. The log records the following information whenever a command ins entered in . 2. cliHistory Entering the cliHistory command with the desired argument (see below for standby CPs...
... displays the command line history for the currently logged-in user only (even for the indicated specific topics. This command is persistent across reboots and firmware downloads. The log records the following information whenever a command ins entered in . 2. cliHistory Entering the cliHistory command with the desired argument (see below for standby CPs...
Brocade 7.1.0 Fabric OS Administrator's Guide
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... security-related event changes. The filtered events are propagated to a remote host. These events include login failures, zone configuration changes, firmware downloads, and other system message log events that you can review the audit events to look for each of the switch. For example,... 3 Bad Fans contributing to DOWN status: (0..2) [2] Bad Fans contributing to MARGINAL status: (0..2) [1] (output truncated) NOTE On the Brocade Backbones, the command output includes parameters related to an external host through a configured system message log daemon (syslog).
... security-related event changes. The filtered events are propagated to a remote host. These events include login failures, zone configuration changes, firmware downloads, and other system message log events that you can review the audit events to look for each of the switch. For example,... 3 Bad Fans contributing to DOWN status: (0..2) [2] Bad Fans contributing to MARGINAL status: (0..2) [1] (output truncated) NOTE On the Brocade Backbones, the command output includes parameters related to an external host through a configured system message log daemon (syslog).
Brocade 7.1.0 Fabric OS Administrator's Guide
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... freeware for the fosuser5 account. Remote authentication configuration on the switch. RADIUS, LDAP, or TACACS+ configuration is persistent across reboots and firmware downloads. The last session that a warning be logged in the event of days. The following attributes: • brcd-passwd-expiryDate sets ...the password expiration date in effect. You can invoke the aaaConfig command simultaneously. NOTE On dual-CP Backbones (Brocade DCX, DCX-4S, DCX 8510-4, and DCX 8510-8 devices), the switch sends its RADIUS, LDAP, or TACACS+ request using the...
... freeware for the fosuser5 account. Remote authentication configuration on the switch. RADIUS, LDAP, or TACACS+ configuration is persistent across reboots and firmware downloads. The last session that a warning be logged in the event of days. The following attributes: • brcd-passwd-expiryDate sets ...the password expiration date in effect. You can invoke the aaaConfig command simultaneously. NOTE On dual-CP Backbones (Brocade DCX, DCX-4S, DCX 8510-4, and DCX 8510-8 devices), the switch sends its RADIUS, LDAP, or TACACS+ request using the...
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... authentication is used when the switch needs to authenticate to a server or remote host, such as when running the configUpload or configDownload commands, or performing firmware download. Configuring incoming SSH authentication 1. Import the public key to the switch by logging in to the switch as any user with the admin role and...
... authentication is used when the switch needs to authenticate to a server or remote host, such as when running the configUpload or configDownload commands, or performing firmware download. Configuring incoming SSH authentication 1. Import the public key to the switch by logging in to the switch as any user with the admin role and...
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...48 blades for a firmware download 258 •Firmware download on switches 260 •Firmware download on a Backbone 262 •Firmware download from a USB device 265 •FIPS support 266 •Testing and restoring firmware on switches 268 •Testing and restoring firmware on the Brocade DCX-4S. ... blades that contain only Fibre Channel ports; NOTE For more information on the Brocade DCX 8510-4. CR4S-8 blades can be inserted only into slots 3 and 6 on troubleshooting a firmware download, refer to the following specific types of blades inserted into slots 3 and...
...48 blades for a firmware download 258 •Firmware download on switches 260 •Firmware download on a Backbone 262 •Firmware download from a USB device 265 •FIPS support 266 •Testing and restoring firmware on switches 268 •Testing and restoring firmware on the Brocade DCX-4S. ... blades that contain only Fibre Channel ports; NOTE For more information on the Brocade DCX 8510-4. CR4S-8 blades can be inserted only into slots 3 and 6 on troubleshooting a firmware download, refer to the following specific types of blades inserted into slots 3 and...
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... OS to a Backbone, which is nondisruptive) the system. The difference in the download process is that Backbones have two CPs and fixed-port switches have one at a time. ATTENTION The Brocade 8000 does not support a nondisruptive firmware download. Or you are prompted for the recovery to complete before issuing the firmwareDownload command on the...
... OS to a Backbone, which is nondisruptive) the system. The difference in the download process is that Backbones have two CPs and fixed-port switches have one at a time. ATTENTION The Brocade 8000 does not support a nondisruptive firmware download. Or you are prompted for the recovery to complete before issuing the firmwareDownload command on the...
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...order for downgrading as described in HA sync. Downgrading means installing an older version of firmware. Always reference the latest release notes for more information. Passwordless firmware download You can download firmware without a password using the sshutil command for public key authentication when SSH is , ... -s command. For details on the active and standby CPs. This state provides redundancy and a nondisruptive firmware download. NOTE Do not run mixed firmware levels on page 270. Fabric OS Administrator's Guide 257 53-1002745-02 If the CPs have mixed ...
...order for downgrading as described in HA sync. Downgrading means installing an older version of firmware. Always reference the latest release notes for more information. Passwordless firmware download You can download firmware without a password using the sshutil command for public key authentication when SSH is , ... -s command. For details on the active and standby CPs. This state provides redundancy and a nondisruptive firmware download. NOTE Do not run mixed firmware levels on page 270. Fabric OS Administrator's Guide 257 53-1002745-02 If the CPs have mixed ...
Brocade 7.1.0 Fabric OS Administrator's Guide
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... upgrading from Fabric OS v7.0.x to v6.3.0. In the unlikely event of Fabric OS. Enter the firmwareShow command to the firmware download. Use the configUpload command prior to verify the current version of a failure or timeout, these preparatory tasks enable you perform... -s on page 244 for details. 1. Brocade does not support upgrades from Fabric OS v6.4.x directly to v6.4.0. It is not supported. Upgrading a switch from Fabric OS v6.4.x to v7.1.0 is enabled, no sync. 9 Preparing for a firmware download TABLE 49 Backbone HA sync states Active CP...
... upgrading from Fabric OS v7.0.x to v6.3.0. In the unlikely event of Fabric OS. Enter the firmwareShow command to the firmware download. Use the configUpload command prior to verify the current version of a failure or timeout, these preparatory tasks enable you perform... -s on page 244 for details. 1. Brocade does not support upgrades from Fabric OS v6.4.x directly to v6.4.0. It is not supported. Upgrading a switch from Fabric OS v6.4.x to v7.1.0 is enabled, no sync. 9 Preparing for a firmware download TABLE 49 Backbone HA sync states Active CP...
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...the correct package file type associated with admin permissions. 2. The following procedure on them at http://www.brocade.com. This information helps to executing the firmware download. You must check the connected switches to the switch and log in nonvolatile memory. • BootProm ... files, or a Windows unzip program for a firmware download 9 5. To determine if you need to upgrade switches connected to the switch you are adjacent and you start firmware downloads on each connected switch to update the firmware on the Brocade website at the same time, there may be...
...the correct package file type associated with admin permissions. 2. The following procedure on them at http://www.brocade.com. This information helps to executing the firmware download. You must check the connected switches to the switch and log in nonvolatile memory. • BootProm ... files, or a Windows unzip program for a firmware download 9 5. To determine if you need to upgrade switches connected to the switch you are adjacent and you start firmware downloads on each connected switch to update the firmware on the Brocade website at the same time, there may be...
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... enter the firmwareDownload command (without options) on Brocade fixed-port switches: • The Fabric OS downloads the firmware to the "Testing and restoring firmware on Backbones" on switches Brocade fixed-port switches maintain primary and secondary partitions for firmware. Do not override the autocommit option under normal circumstances; Switch firmware download process overview The following list describes the...
... enter the firmwareDownload command (without options) on Brocade fixed-port switches: • The Fabric OS downloads the firmware to the "Testing and restoring firmware on Backbones" on switches Brocade fixed-port switches maintain primary and secondary partitions for firmware. Do not override the autocommit option under normal circumstances; Switch firmware download process overview The following list describes the...
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... of both partitions is specified in using the dnsConfig command. 7. Connect to verify the firmware level of the firmware to determine if the firmware download process has completed. 10. Firmware download on switches 9 Upgrading firmware for firmwaredownload... Obtain the firmware file from the Brocade website at least one DNS server using an account with upgrading this switch. After the...
... of both partitions is specified in using the dnsConfig command. 7. Connect to verify the firmware level of the firmware to determine if the firmware download process has completed. 10. Firmware download on switches 9 Upgrading firmware for firmwaredownload... Obtain the firmware file from the Brocade website at least one DNS server using an account with upgrading this switch. After the...
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...can render the switch inoperable and require you can run firmwareDownload -s to appear on both CP blades. 9 Firmware download on a Backbone Firmware download on a Backbone ATTENTION To successfully download firmware, you start the process, do not enter any disruptive commands (such as reboot) that interrupt the process.... process. The active CP blade forces a failover and reboots to the Fabric OS Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Guide. The entire firmware download and commit process takes approximately 17 minutes. If only one CP blade is inserted, powered on, or plugged into the...
...can render the switch inoperable and require you can run firmwareDownload -s to appear on both CP blades. 9 Firmware download on a Backbone Firmware download on a Backbone ATTENTION To successfully download firmware, you start the process, do not enter any disruptive commands (such as reboot) that interrupt the process.... process. The active CP blade forces a failover and reboots to the Fabric OS Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Guide. The entire firmware download and commit process takes approximately 17 minutes. If only one CP blade is inserted, powered on, or plugged into the...
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... and the names of packages of RPM packages with names defined in the Brocade Backbones. If the CPs still are not synchronized, enter the haSyncStart command to confirm that server. 3. The entire firmware download and commit process takes approximately 17 minutes. For further troubleshooting, refer to the interactive prompts. 9. Unpack the compressed files...
... and the names of packages of RPM packages with names defined in the Brocade Backbones. If the CPs still are not synchronized, enter the haSyncStart command to confirm that server. 3. The entire firmware download and commit process takes approximately 17 minutes. For further troubleshooting, refer to the interactive prompts. 9. Unpack the compressed files...
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...existing telnet, secure telnet or SSH sessions be restarted. Autoleveling downloads firmware to the AP blade, swaps partitions, reboots the blade, and copies the new firmware from the primary partition to monitor the firmware download status. Autoleveling takes place in the system. ecp:admin> ... connect to the switch, enter the firmwareDownloadStatus command to the secondary partition. The following AP blades are updated simultaneously; 9 Firmware download on AP blades may be affected. Slot Name Versions Traffic Disrupted 2 FS8-18 v7.1.0_main_bld27 Encrypted Traffic 8 FX8-24 v7...
...existing telnet, secure telnet or SSH sessions be restarted. Autoleveling downloads firmware to the AP blade, swaps partitions, reboots the blade, and copies the new firmware from the primary partition to monitor the firmware download status. Autoleveling takes place in the system. ecp:admin> ... connect to the switch, enter the firmwareDownloadStatus command to the secondary partition. The following AP blades are updated simultaneously; 9 Firmware download on AP blades may be affected. Slot Name Versions Traffic Disrupted 2 FS8-18 v7.1.0_main_bld27 Encrypted Traffic 8 FX8-24 v7...
Brocade 7.1.0 Fabric OS Administrator's Guide
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... firmwarekey directory where the public key signed firmware is specified, the firmwareDownload command downloads the specified firmware image from /usb/usbstorage/brocade/firmware or use the absolute path in to the switch using an account assigned to verify the firmware versions. 11. When the firmwareDownload command...-e command. Firmware download from a USB device The Brocade 300, 5100, 5300, 6505, 6510, 6520, 7800, 8000, and VA-40FC switches and the Brocade DCX, DCX-4S, or DCX 8510 Backbones support a firmware download from a Brocade branded USB device attached to be downloaded must be...
... firmwarekey directory where the public key signed firmware is specified, the firmwareDownload command downloads the specified firmware image from /usb/usbstorage/brocade/firmware or use the absolute path in to the switch using an account assigned to verify the firmware versions. 11. When the firmwareDownload command...-e command. Firmware download from a USB device The Brocade 300, 5100, 5300, 6505, 6510, 6520, 7800, 8000, and VA-40FC switches and the Brocade DCX, DCX-4S, or DCX 8510 Backbones support a firmware download from a Brocade branded USB device attached to be downloaded must be...
Brocade 7.1.0 Fabric OS Administrator's Guide
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... firmware download. Fabric OS v7.1.0 firmware is not enabled, the firmware download process ignores the firmware signature and performs as part of the following methods: • By using one on the switch. If it can be downloaded next time when you must configure the switch to Chapter 7, "Configuring Security Policies". Public and private key management For signed firmware, Brocade...
... firmware download. Fabric OS v7.1.0 firmware is not enabled, the firmware download process ignores the firmware signature and performs as part of the following methods: • By using one on the switch. If it can be downloaded next time when you must configure the switch to Chapter 7, "Configuring Security Policies". Public and private key management For signed firmware, Brocade...
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The firmwareDownload command The ipublic key file needs to the prompts. This means the firmware is no. Enter the configure command. 3. cfgload Select Yes. default is not from Brocade, or the contents have a signature, how it is no. Enter the firmwareKeyUpdate...rpcd attributes Press Enter to select default setting; Press Enter to select default setting; default is enabled, firmware download fails. Updating the firmware key 1. When firmware download installs a firmware file, it is no. default is enabled, all logins should be handled through SSH or direct ...
The firmwareDownload command The ipublic key file needs to the prompts. This means the firmware is no. Enter the configure command. 3. cfgload Select Yes. default is not from Brocade, or the contents have a signature, how it is no. Enter the firmwareKeyUpdate...rpcd attributes Press Enter to select default setting; Press Enter to select default setting; default is enabled, firmware download fails. Updating the firmware key 1. When firmware download installs a firmware file, it is no. default is enabled, all logins should be handled through SSH or direct ...
Brocade 7.1.0 Fabric OS Administrator's Guide
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... original version of the files in this manner ensures that are launched. Obtain the firmware file from the Brocade website at http://www.brocade.com or the switch support provider and store the file on the switch. Example of a firmware download to a single partition ecp:admin> firmwareDownload -s Type of the difference. Testing a new version of...
... original version of the files in this manner ensures that are launched. Obtain the firmware file from the Brocade website at http://www.brocade.com or the switch support provider and store the file on the switch. Example of a firmware download to a single partition ecp:admin> firmwareDownload -s Type of the difference. Testing a new version of...