Chapter 1. IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch - QLogic

The applicable code versions are:
• Future firmware releases will install nondisruptively unless specifically
indicated in the release notes.
• An NDCLA operation to previous switch firmware versions is not supported.
The Load Firmware dialog (Figure 27) allows you to select and install a firmware
image file. To open the Load Firmware dialog for an individual switch, open the
Switch menu and select Load Firmware. When the Load Firmware dialog is
opened, the path displayed in the Firmware Image Folder field is automatically
searched for firmware image files that can be installed. The default path to search
for firmware image files is the user's working directory. To change the path, click the
Browse button and select a new path. Click the Rescan button to search the folder
displayed in the Firmware Image Folder field. The firmware image files found are
listed in and can be selected from the Version drop-down list.
Figure 27. Load Firmware dialog
Notes:
Some NDCLA restrictions may apply when upgrading some versions of firmware.
Please contact the appropriate technical support for specific details before upgrading
firmware. Also, review the firmware documentation and release notes to
understand any restrictions, limitations, or special notices related to the firmware
release.
To install firmware, do the following:
1. In the faceplate display, open the Switch menu and select Load Firmware.
2. In the Load Firmware dialog, click the Browse button next to the Firmware
Image Folder field to browse for and select the folder containing firmware file to
be loaded.
3. Select the firmware file from the Firmware Image Folder.
4. Click the Start button to begin the firmware load process. You will be shown a
message indicating the type of reset required to activate the firmware.
5. Click the OK button to continue firmware installation.
6. Click the Close button to close the Load Firmware dialog.
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