Upgrading Or Restoring The Switch Firmware; Downloading New Switch Firmware Through The Cli; Determining Your Firmware Version Through The Cli - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 - SAN Switch Installation Manual

Backing Up Configuration Data and Upgrading Firmware

Upgrading or Restoring the Switch Firmware

The MSA SAN Switch ships with preloaded firmware. In most cases, it is not
necessary to update the firmware on a new switch.
The firmware version can be obtained and downloaded as follows:
Each of these methods is discussed in the following sections.
Note:
you upgrade the firmware on one switch, you must upgrade all switches.

Downloading New Switch Firmware through the CLI

Before you upgrade the firmware on your switch, verify the version of the
firmware you are currently using.

Determining Your Firmware Version through the CLI

To view the current version of the firmware on the switch:
1. Log on to the switch as the admin user.
2. At the command line, enter:
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Downloading New Switch Firmware through the CLI
Downloading New Switch Firmware through Web Tools
All switches in the fabric must be running the same version of the firmware. If
VERSION
The system displays the Kernel version, Fabric Operating System release
number, and other information about the firmware.
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