Software Upgrade Using Adapter Software Installer - Dell Brocade Adapters Installation And Reference Manual

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Software upgrade using Adapter Software Installer

To upgrade HCM, adapter driver packages, or the driver packages and HCM, simply follow the
instructions under
Software Installer commands"
However, refer to the following important notes when upgrading, as procedures may vary from
first-time installation on specific operating systems.
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To remove HCM only without using silent mode, but with debug messages.
Windows systems
Uninstall.bat -DCHOSEN_INSTALL_SET=GUI -DEBUG=true
Linux or Solaris systems
sh Uninstall.sh -DCHOSEN_INSTALL_SET=GUI -DEBUG=true
"Using the GUI-based installer"
Windows systems
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When upgrading the driver for Windows systems, you do not need to reboot after
installation.
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The recommended procedure for upgrading Windows drivers is to install the new driver
without first removing the existing driver.
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When using the Brocade Adapter Software Installer commands for installation and an
existing driver is installed on the system, you must use the following parameter to
overwrite with the new driver.
-DFORCE_WIN_DRIVER_INSTALLATION=1
For example, to overwrite the existing driver packages with the new driver packages and
start the HCM Agent automatically, use the following command.
brocade_adapter_software_installer_windows_<platform>_<version>.exe
-DCHOSEN_INSTALL_SET=DRIVER -DFORCE_WIN_DRIVER_INSTALLATION=1 -i silent
For example, to overwrite the existing drivers with the new drivers, use the following
command.
brocade_adapter_software_installer_windows_<platform>_<version>.exe
-DCHOSEN_INSTALL_SET=BOTH -DFORCE_WIN_DRIVER_INSTALLATION=1 -i silent
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If VLAN configurations exist (CNAs and Fabric Adapter ports configured in CNA mode), a
backup message displays during upgrade or reinstallation of drivers. This message will
note the location where configurations were stored. You can restore these configurations
after installation completes.
Linux systems
When upgrading the driver for Linux systems, you do not need to reboot the host system after
installation.
Solaris systems
When upgrading the driver for Solaris systems, you must reboot the host system. The new
driver is effective after system reboot.
Using the Brocade Adapter Software Installer
on page 69 or
on page 76. You do not need to remove the existing software first.
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