HP 3Gb SAS Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class - Manual (Page 79)

Flashing switch firmware
To update firmware on a switch, use the following command description:
NOTE:
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Firmware must first be obtained from the HP website and saved to an FTP server or local
directory on the workstation with access to the switch.
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Before updating firmware, review system requirements and other information in the firmware
release notes, device QuickSpecs, and other user documents.
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Before updating firmware, issue the rescan command to ensure displayed information is
current. Correct any issues before proceeding.
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Because firmware updates require a restart of the device, update firmware only during a
scheduled maintenance window.
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After updating firmware, you must reset the device to activate the new firmware. For more
information, see online help.
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After updating firmware, issue the rescan command to ensure displayed information is
up-to-date.
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After updating firmware, be sure to check the status of the device for unexpected issues.
Correct any issues before proceeding.
Syntax <target> flash [ file=<file_location/filename> ] [ forced ]
[ username=<user> ] [ password=<password> ]
Example 1: This example demonstrates locating the file 2.2.x.x.img on the X.X.X.X FTP server
and then flashing the firmware onto the switch.
1. From the VSM CLI prompt, enter the following command to locate the file on the FTP server
and flash the firmware onto the switch:
=> sw local flash file=ftp://X.X.X.X/2.2.x.x.img
2. Then, enter the following command to reset the switch:
=> sw local reset hardware forced
Example 2: This example demonstrates locating the file 2.2.x.x.img in the VSM local directory
and then flashing the firmware onto the switch.
1. From the VSM CLI prompt, enter the following command to locate the file on the local drive
and flash the firmware onto the switch:
=> sw local flash file=/var/tmp/2.2.x.x.img
2. Then, enter the following command to reset the switch:
=> sw local reset hardware forced
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