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v "Upgrading the device's monitor and boot images" on page 52 - This subsection
v "Upgrading the multi-service IronWare image" on page 51 - This subsection
v
Description of the software images required
The functionality within each of the software images required to operate the
c-series switches is described in Table 11. Because the functions that are most likely
to change are contained within the Multi-Service IronWare image, updates will
usually only require updating the Multi-Service IronWare image. The initial release
of the c-series switches supports Multi-Service IronWare version R03.8.00c. For the
latest support information, please visit the Ethernet products support web-site.
Note: The c-series switches use the same file image for both the boot and monitor
Upgrading the multi-service IronWare software
When performing this upgrade, you will usually only need to upgrade
Multi-Service IronWare image. The Boot and Monitor images will only need to be
upgraded as specifically directed in the relevant release notes.
The steps for this upgrade include the following:
1. Determine the versions of the software images currently installed and running
2. Upgrade the device's Multi-Service IronWare Image.
3. Reboot the switch.
In most cases, this is all that will be required. If you are directed by the release
notes to upgrade the Monitor or Boot images, use the following procedures:
1. Upgrade the monitor and boot images of the switches.
2. Reboot the switch.
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IBM Ethernet Switch c-series Installation and User Guide
describes the procedures required for upgrading the c-series switches Monitor
and Boot software images. The procedures described apply to all versions of the
software.
describes the procedures required for upgrading the c-series switches
Multi-Service IronWare software image. The procedures described apply to all
versions of the software.
"Scheduling a system reload" on page 57 - This subsection describes the
procedures required for reloading the system after upgrading the software
images.
Table 11. Description of software images
Software Image
Boot Image
Monitor Image
Multi-Service IronWare
Image
images.
on the switch.
Use the procedures described in "Upgrading the device's monitor and boot
images" on page 52.
Functions in versions 03.8.00
and later
Bootstrap
Image Handling
Memory Init
Application
OS
Image Name
ceb< xxxx>
ceb< xxxx>
ce< xxxx>
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