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Downloading and Installing Patches
The following task provides instructions for downloading and installing patches for
Sun-supported switch hardware. See
supported firmware information for the Brocade 7800 Extension Switch and FX8-24
Extension Blade.
1. Access the SunSolve web site at:
http://sunsolve.sun.com
2. Within the Support Services category, select Patches and Updates.
3. Select PatchFinder, then type the patch ID and click Search.
Do not type the -xx revision number. PatchFinder automatically finds the latest
patch.
4. From the list of available patches, select the desired patch ID.
Detailed patch ID information will be displayed.
5. Verify you have retrieved the correct patch, then print the page.
Printing this page also prints the patch README file, which contains installation
instructions, special instructions, special guidelines, and notes.
6. Download the patch by clicking on either HTTP or FTP as shown in the
following line:
Download Patch (nn,nnn,nnn bytes): HTTP FTP.
7. Repeat this process for each patch you wish to download.
8. Install the patches.
Follow the installation instructions in each patch README file.
Brocade 7800 Extension Switch and FX8-24 Extension Blade Hardware Release Notes
"Supported Firmware" on page 4
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