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EMULEX MODEL 375 SAN STORAGE SWITCH

USER’S GUIDE CHAPTER 3: SWITCH MANAGEMENT

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ART NUMBER 00041369-002 REV. B

Managing Firmware and Configuration Files

The Switch Files page displays information on the switch’s firmware and configuration files.

To view the firmware and configuration files, click Switch > Files.

The Switch Files page appears.

Switch Firmware Files

This section displays the current and alternate firmware versions, enables users to select which

firmware version to run the next time the switch is reset, and provides a means to load new firmware on

the switch.

To check for new firmware:

1. Click Help and select Downloads.

The Emulex Web site appears.

2. Click the drivers, software and manuals link, and select the switch product model under the

Drivers, software and manuals by product model number section.

To load new firmware on the switch:

1. Under Download New Alternate Firmware Version to Switch, enter the directory path and the

specific file name in the text box, or click Browse to navigate to and select the appropriate file

on the host system. The file must have a .bin extension.

2. Click Start to load the new firmware image.

Once the firmware has been installed, the new firmware should appear as the Alternate Version

firmware.

3. Under Next Boot Firmware Version, ensure that the Use Alternate Version on Next Reboot

option is selected. The alternate firmware version currently displayed will be loaded on the next

boot cycle.

4. Click Reboot to reset the switch using the selected firmware.

Note: When loading new firmware on the switch, clear the Web browser’s cache and files to ensure

the removal of the older firmware information. In Internet Explorer, use the key combination

TRL+F5, or select Tools > Internet Options and click Delete Files.

Figure 3-11: Switch Files page

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