HP Storage EVA Capacity Upgrades - Manual (Page 36)

36 Switch Management
Managing Firmware
The Firmware page 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 on the Emulex Web site, click Help.
To view the firmware, click Firmware.
The Firmware page is displayed.
Loading New Firmware
To load new firmware on the switch:
1. Under Management, click the Load new firmware to switch link.
2. Log into the switch (see “Submitting Changes” on page 15 ).
3. 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 should have a .dwn extension.
4. Click Program the File to load the new firmware image.
Once the firmware has been installed, the new firmware should appear as the Next Reset
firmware.
5. Under Management, ensure that the Swap Next Reset Image option is selected. The “Next
Reset” firmware version currently displayed will be loaded on the next boot cycle.
6. Click Reset 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
C TRL +F5, or select Tools > Internet Options and click Delete Files.
To select the Next Reset firmware version for the next boot:
1. Under Management, select the Swap Next Reset Image check box. The alternate firmware
version currently displayed under Next Reset will be loaded on the next boot cycle.
2. Click Submit.
3. Click Reset to reset the switch.
Figure 19 Firmware page