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Chapter 3. Updating the firmware and licensing
This chapter describes how to determine the level of the firmware that is installed
on the switch, how to obtain the latest level of switch firmware, how to upgrade
the firmware, how to acquire additional feature licensing, and how to reset the
switch to activate the firmware upgrade.
Note: Configuration settings can be lost during a firmware update. Before
Determining the level of switch firmware
After you install the switch in the Flex System chassis, make sure that the latest
firmware is installed on the switch. To determine the level of the firmware that is
installed, complete the following steps:
1. Log on to the management module CLI as described in the switch's User's
2. Set the environment to the bay where you installed the switch. For example:
3. Issue the info command to display switch firmware information:
Obtaining the latest level of switch firmware
The latest firmware update for the Flex System EN2092 1Gb Ethernet Scalable
Switch is available at the following site: http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the support website. The procedure for
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updating the firmware, save a copy of the configuration on a separate
device. In the event of a failed update, the saved configuration can be
restored. For more information about the configuration file, see the
Application guide and Command Reference for the switch.
Guide or CLI Reference Guide. If necessary, obtain the IP address of the
management module from your system administrator.
system> env -T system:switch[1]
system:switch[1]> info
...
Boot ROM
Rel date:
Version:
Status: Active
Main application
Rel date:
Version:
Status: Active
Main application
Rel date:
Version:
Status: Inactive
locating firmware and documentation might change from what is described
in this document.
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