Fabric Os Firmware Updates - IBM SAN384B-2 Installation, Service And User Manual

6. Run the following commands to see additional configuration information that
Alternatively, you can save the configuration file to the USB device by using the
usbstorage command.
Note: Passwords are not saved in the configuration file, and are not uploaded
Note: It is recommended that the configuration be backed up on a regular basis to

Fabric OS firmware updates

To ensure optimum functioning of your system, IBM recommends operating your
system with the latest Fabric OS version and firmware updates. Refer to the latest
Fabric OS Release Notes and Interoperability Matrix for information regarding
Fabric OS compatibility. This is particularly important for fabrics with 1-Gbps
switches using earlier Fabric OS versions. Detailed information on downloading
and installing firmware are provided in "Downloading firmware from an FTP
server" on page 78 and "Downloading firmware from a USB device" on page 80.
More information can also be found in the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide.
To access the appropriate matrix:
v Go to the IBM SAN web page www.ibm.com/systems/storage/san
v Select the SAN768B-2 and SAN384B-2 product link
v On the displayed product page, click the Interoperability Matrix link in the
Firmware release notes and download files are available through the IBM Support
Portal.
To view release notes and to download firmware:
v Go to the IBM Support Portal www.ibm.com/supportportal.
v Search for the product Machine type, 2499 or the product name.
v On the next page that is displayed, select Download under the Task section.
v From the displayed page, select the Release notes link. Review the release notes
v Click the Release Firmware link and follow the online prompts to navigate to
v Follow the links and instructions on the Brocade pages. Note that associated
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b. Enter the configupload command. This command uploads the system
configuration.
you can then copy to a file to save:
v configShow
v ipAddrShow
v licenseShow
v switchShow
during a configUpload. Password information should be saved in hardcopy
in a secure location for reference, subject to your security and password
management policy.
ensure that a complete configuration is available for downloading to a
replacement device.
Learn more section.
of the appropriate release version before installing the firmware update.
the Brocade Downloads for IBM End Users page.
FOS documentation can also be downloaded from this site.