Viewing Switch Firmware Information - Motorola WS5100 Series Reference Manual

3.4 Viewing Switch Firmware Information

The switch can store (retain) two software versions (primary and secondary). Information supporting the two
versions displays within the
Time is the date and time each version was generated.
was performed. Next Boot
should match the Running
To view the firmware files available to the switch:
1. Select Switch >
2. Refer to the following information displayed within the Firmware screen:
Image
Version
Current Boot
Next Boot
Built Time
Install Time
Firmware screen. The
indicates which version should be used on the next reboot. The Next Boot version
Version, unless the system has failed over to another version.
Firmware from the main menu tree.
Displays whether a firmware image is the primary image or a secondary image.
The primary image is typically the image loaded when the switch boots.
Displays a unique alphanumeric version for each firmware file listed.
A check mark within this column designates this version as the version used by the
switch the last time it was booted. An
not used the last time the switch was booted.
A check mark within this column designates this version as the version to be used
the next time the switch is booted. An
not be used the next time the switch is booted. To change the boot designation,
highlight an image and click the
Displays the time the version was created (built). Do not confuse the Built Time
with the time the firmware was last loaded on the switch.
The Install Time is the time this version was loaded with on the switch.
Periodically review this information to assess the relevance of older files.
Version column displays the version string. The
Install represents the date and time the upgrade
"X" in this column means this version was
"X" in this column means this version will
Edit button.
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Switch Information
Build