Patch-ID# 115360-03
Keywords: brocade 2 gb fibre channel switch firmware
Synopsis: Brocade SilkWorm 3200/3800 firmware upgrade
Date: May/27/2004


Install Requirements: None                      
                      
Solaris Release: 8 9

SunOS Release: 5.8 5.9

Unbundled Product: Brocade 3200/3800 firmware

Unbundled Release: 3.1.2

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Topic: 

Relevant Architectures: sparc

BugId's fixed with this patch: 4987256

Changes incorporated in this version: 4987256

Patches accumulated and obsoleted by this patch: 

Patches which conflict with this patch: 

Patches required with this patch: 

Obsoleted by: 

Files included with this patch: 

	v3.1.2a_RN.pdf
        README.115360-03
        patchinfo
v3.1.2a.zip

Problem Description:

4987256	I/O failure in fabric with Brocade switches running fw 3.0.2c connected to switch running fw 4.2.0b.

Patch Installation Instructions:
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This is not an OS patch and is not installed with the standard patchadd(1M) command.  After unpacking the patch, follow the "Special Install Instructions" below to upgrade the system PROM.
 
This patch is not OS-dependent. 
 
This patch contains firmware which is installed on the Brocade SilkWorm 3200 and 3800 FC switch model, rather than using installpatch or patchadd.
 
Prerequisites for installing the new firmware include:
 
 * FTP server (solaris host).
 
 * A Ethernet connection from a Solaris host to the Brocade Switch.  To use an Ethernet connection, the Brocade 3200/3800 must have an IP address assigned and the user must know the admin password assigned to the switch.
 
Unpack the patch into any convenient directory such as /var/tmp, and refer to the Special Install Instructions below.

Special Install Instructions:
----------------------------- 
 
 
This firmware upgrade procedure will cause I/O interruption for 1 minute.  It is assumed, Alternate pathing from dual Fabrics are in place for high availability. 
 
 1. Stop I/O to the Brocade 3200/3800 array if using a single fabric.
 
 2. Change your working directory to the directory in which the patch
    was unzipped and confirm that the v3.1.2a file is present
    using the "ls" command.
 
 3. Invoke telnet using the following syntax:
 
	telnet <hostname>
 
    where <hostname> is the name or IP address of the FC switch. If this switch requires sectelnet, you must be at v3.1.0 or higher.
 
 
 4. Verify that the current switch firmware by typing the
    following command at the "admin>" prompt:
 
	switch:admin> version
	Kernel:     5.4
	Fabric OS:  v3.0.2x     <---
 
    If Fabric OS is reported as v3.0.#x, it must be upgraded.
 
 5. At the "admin>" prompt, type the command:
 
        firmwaredownload
 
    Answer the prompts to proper FTP server and location. 
 
EXAMPLE:
	switch:admin> firmwaredownload
	Server Name or IP Address [host]: <hostname> 
	User Name [user]: root
	File Name [/usr/switch/firmware]: /var/tmp/v3.1.2a
	Protocol (RSHD or FTP) [rshd]: ftp
	Password:
	110336+6408+131212, csum af8c              
	DO NOT power cycle the switch!
	writing flash 0 ........................................
	writing flash 1 ........................................
	download complete
 
After firmware has been downloaded successfully, at the "admin>" prompt type:
 
	switch:admin> fastboot
	Rebooting...
 
	Connection to host lost.
 
The session will end and you will have to relogin back into switch after 1 minute.
 
 6. Use the telnet command "version" to verify that the 
    firmware revision is reported as v3.1.2a.
 
EXAMPLE:
	switch:admin> version
	Kernel:     5.4
	Fabric OS:  v3.1.2a
	Made on:    Wed Mar 31 21:16:31 PST 2004
	Flash:      Wed Mar 31 21:17:22 PST 2004
	BootProm:   Tue Oct 30 10:24:38 PST 2001
 
Reference
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Brocade Fabric OS Procedures Guide
Part No 53-0000501-02
Chapter 4 Firmware Download

README -- Last modified date:  Thursday, May 27, 2004