Enterasys Networks X-PEDITION E9.1.7.0 - Manual (Page 5)

HARDWARE / FIRMWARE COMPATIBILITY
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HARDWARE / BOOT FIRMWARE/ SYSTEM FIRMWARE COMPATIBILITY:
The Minimum Boot Firmware Version is a function of:
• The hardware installed in the system (as listed below).
• The version of VFS used. For more information on VFS versions see the “PCMCIA Card VFS Version” sub-
section in the “INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION NOTES” section of the X-Pedition Boot Firmware
Release Notes.
• The need for new features or corrections that are provided in a specific version.
The issue of determining minimum Boot Firmware version can be avoided by installing version E3.2.0.0 (or later)
of the Boot Firmware.
NOTE: In some cases, the Minimum System Firmware Version depends upon the revision of a particular model
number. The revision number appears on the serial number sticker attached to the front of all Enterasys Networks
hardware assemblies. These numbers are interpreted as follows:
AAAA XXXX XXXX XXRR
Two Letter Assembly Revision Number
Four Digit “940” Assembly Number
Example:
3570 0000 0000 000A
This number is broken down as follows:
• Assembly number 9403570 (In this case, the SSR-POS21-04)
• The assembly has a revision number of “0A”
For the two SSR-PCMCIA part numbers listed below, sub-part numbers (e.g., 35-028-02) are also listed. Find the
sub-part number on the SSR-PCMCIA card. Match it with a sub-part number to aid in determining the minimum
System Firmware and Boot Firmware versions.
For detailed information on managing the Boot Firmware, please refer to version E3.2.0.0 (or later) of the
X-Pedition Boot Firmware Release Notes.