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Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 6816 Upgrade Manual

Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 6816 Upgrade Manual

Extreme blackdiamond 6816: supplementary guide
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See also: Troubleshooting Manual , Installation Manual
MSM-3 Upgrade Note
This note describes the minimum requirements and upgrade procedures for the BlackDiamond
®
MSM-3. For complete product documentation, see:
http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/documentation_main.htm

BootROM 8.1 and ExtremeWare 7.1.1 Required

The MSM-3 requires both BootROM 8.1 (or later) and the final release build of ExtremeWare 7.1.1 (or
later). Builds prior to the final release might not fully support the MSM-3.
You can obtain BootROM 8.1 and ExtremeWare 7.1.1 from the Extreme Networks website at:
http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/esupport.htm
Enter your username and password from your current support contract. Once logged in, select Software
Download and download the files.
You can contact Extreme Networks Customer Support at: (800) 998-2408 or (408) 579-2826.

Upgrade Your Chassis

You need the following tools and equipment to install an MSM-3:
• ESD-preventive wrist strap
• # 1 Phillips screwdriver
• MSM-3
To install an MSM-3 in a new chassis, simply follow the installation instructions in the BlackDiamond
Module Installation Note included with your MSM-3. To upgrade your chassis from MSM64i's to
MSM-3's:
2 Upgrade to MSM-3's
These procedures are described in the following sections.
Part Number: 121069-00 Rev 01
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  • Page 1 The MSM-3 requires both BootROM 8.1 (or later) and the final release build of ExtremeWare 7.1.1 (or later). Builds prior to the final release might not fully support the MSM-3. You can obtain BootROM 8.1 and ExtremeWare 7.1.1 from the Extreme Networks website at: http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/esupport.htm Enter your username and password from your current support contract.
  • Page 2 2 Remove the slave MSM64i. On a BlackDiamond 6816, remove all slaves. 3 Insert the MSM-3. On a BlackDiamond 6816, insert MSM-3’s into all empty slots. Each MSM-3 initializes as a slave MSM.

  • Page 3: Verify The Installation

    NOTE An MSM-3 will not operate with ExtremeWare versions prior to 7.1.1 or BootROM versions prior to 8.1. If you inadvertantly load the wrong ExtremeWare or BootROM image, upgrade the master MSM64i to the correct images and synchronize again. 5 Force the MSM64i to fail over to the MSM-3 using the 6 Remove the MSM64i that has just become the slave.

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