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The ATTO FibreBridge has several processors which control the flow of data. The firmware to control
these processors can be upgraded in the field using the WriteBuffer command over the in-band Fibre
Channel connection (not available for the FibreBridge 2400),
or ZModem utility over an RS-232 serial connection. Use the RS-232 option for the FibreBridge 1180.
Use ATTO ExpressNAV for the FibreBridge 2400.
Note
The recommended management tool for
updating firmware for the FibreBridge 2400 is
the ATTO ExpressNAV interface. Use the
Update Firmware page. Refer to
firmware on the FibreBridge 2400
80.
The FibreBridge firmware is distributed as a
compressed .JAR file and can be obtained from
the ATTO Technology, Inc. web site at
.
www.attotech.com
Preliminary steps
1
The FibreBridge firmware is distributed as a
compressed .zip file and can be obtained from
the ATTO Technology, Inc. web site at
www.attotech.com
be included with your Bridge.
2
Uncompress the .zip file into an image file
(.ima). Note the filename.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Before beginning this procedure, ensure
that all I/O to the FibreBridge has stopped.
During this procedure, do not interrupt the
flash process.
Do not power down the host or the
FibreBridge until the display returns the
Ready prompt.
Interrupting the flash process will make
your FibreBridge inoperable and you will
have to return it to ATTO Technology for
repair.
To use FTP over Ethernet to flash new firmware
into the FibreBridge
1
Uncompress the.JAR file obtained from the
ATTO Technology Inc. website
(www.attotech.com) into an image file (.IMA).
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ATTO Technology Inc. FibreBridge Installation and Operation Manual
5.0 Updating firmware
Update
on page
or from the CD which may
command from an FTP connection,
PUT
Note
The .JAR file can be uncompressed using any
utility that supports the zip format.
2
Establish an FTP link to the bridge that is to be
flashed.
3
Use the PUT command to download the
firmware. For example
$ PUT c:\bridge_firmware\FB3200100.IMA
4
Once the download is complete, cycle power on
the FibreBridge to implement the new firmware.
To use the ZModem command over the RS-232
serial link to load new firmware
1
Uncompress the.JAR file obtained from the
ATTO Technology Inc. website
(www.attotech.com) into an image file (.IMA).
Note
The .JAR file can be uncompressed using any
utility that supports the zip format.
2
Load a Terminal Program such as Hyper
Terminal.
3
Set the terminal and the FibreBridge for the
highest possible baud rate for your terminal.
4
Turn on power to the FibreBridge.
5
Once the Ready prompt appears, type
ZMODEM RECEIVE. The FibreBridge will
display that it is preparing to receive a file from
your terminal program.
6
On the terminal program, choose Transfer
Send File
7
In the Send File box, enter the current
FibreBridge .ima file or click the browse button
to find it
8
Click Send File
9
The FibreBridge should acknowledge receiving
the file and display a message not to interrupt
power for 90 seconds.
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