Upgrading To A Compatible Version Of Fabric Os - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 - SAN Switch User Manual

Adding Secure Fabric OS to the Fabric
9. Distribute the certificates to the switches, as described in
10. Verify that digital certificates are installed on all the switches, as described in

Upgrading to a Compatible Version of Fabric OS

Secure Fabric OS is supported by Fabric OS v2.6.1, v3.1.x, and v4.1.x, and can be
implemented in fabrics that contain any combination of these versions.
You can upgrade the following switches for use with Secure Fabric OS:
Note:
in order to join a fabric with switches running Fabric OS v4.1.x. For information on
setting the Core PID, refer to the
Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide
If Secure Fabric OS is already implemented on a switch that is being upgraded,
you can upgrade while the switch is in Secure Mode.
To install the required versions of Fabric OS on each switch in the fabric:
1. Obtain the required firmware from the switch provider, according to the type
2. Open a CLI connection (serial or telnet) to one of the switches in the fabric.
3. Back up the configuration by entering the configupload command and
4. Log into the switch as Admin. The default password is password.
5. Download the firmware to the computer workstation or server.
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Certificates to the Switches" on page 35.
"Verifying Installation of the Digital
HP StorageWorks switches running Fabric OS v2.6+ to v2.6.1
HP StorageWorks switches running Fabric OS v3.0+ to v3.1.x
HP StorageWorks switches running Fabric OS v4.0+ to v4.1.x
Switches running Fabric OS v2.6.1 or v3.1.x must have the Core PID set to "1"
of switch.
completing the prompts.
This also backs up the security policies, if Secure Fabric OS was already in
use on the switch.
Certificates" on page 38.
HP StorageWorks Fabric Operating System Procedures
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Secure Fabric OS Version 1.0 User Guide
"Distributing Digital