Chapter 4 Software Management; Upgrading Software; Mlnx-Os Software Upgrade; Switch Firmware Update - Mellanox Technologies SN2100 Hardware User Manual

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4 Software Management
The systems include an embedded management CPU card that runs a management software.
The system management software is called Mellanox Operating System (MLNX-OS). MLNX-
OS® includes a CLI, WebUI, SNMP, system management software, Ethernet protocols and IB
management software (OpenSM)
• For MLNX-OS systems management package and related documentation, visit the
product page:
http://www.mellanox.com/page/mlnx_os.
• For Cumulus® Linux® software management instructions, refer to the
User Guide.
4.1

Upgrading Software

4.1.1

MLNX-OS Software Upgrade

Software and firmware updates are available from the Mellanox Support website. Check that
your current revision is the latest one available on the Mellanox Support website. If you do not
have the latest revision, upgrade your software using the CLI or the GUI. Copy the updated soft-
ware to a known location on a remote server within the user's LAN.
For further information please refer to the MLNX-OS Software User Manual section Upgrading
MLNX-OS® Software.
Prior to updating, read and follow all of the instructions regarding the updating of the software on
your system.
4.1.2

Switch Firmware Update

The systems do not require firmware updating. Firmware updating is done through the MLNX-
OS management software. .
4.1.3

Cumulus Linux Software Upgrade

For Cumulus Linux software upgrade instructions, see
lus Linux User
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The Ethernet ports for remote management connect to Ethernet systems. These sys-
tems must be configured to 100Mb/1Gb auto-negotiation.
Guide.
Cumulus Linux
Upgrading Cumulus Linux
Software Management
in the Cumu-