Patch-ID# 116003-02
Keywords: mcdata 2gb fibre channel director switch firmware e/os 6140 6064 4500 4300
Synopsis: McDATA E/OS 06.02.00 upgrade
Date: Sep/03/2004


Install Requirements: None                      
                      
Solaris Release: 8 9

SunOS Release: 5.8 5.9

Unbundled Product: McDATA 2GB Fibre Channel

Unbundled Release: N/A

Xref: 

Topic: McDATA E/OS 06.02.00 upgrade for 6064/6140/4500/4300

Relevant Architectures: sparc

BugId's fixed with this patch: 4832847 4854340 4859908 4947794 4954633 5092916 5092925

Changes incorporated in this version: 5092916 5092925

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: 

6.02.00_Release_Notes.pdf
EOSv06.02.00.bin 
README.116003-02
patchinfo

Problem Description:

5092916  data flow on a multi ISL trunks are not evenly distributed after block/unblock
5092925  ISL ports reset after IML causing zero RX credit - storage units logging out
 
(from 116003-01)
4832847  web server only display up to 50 char of the f/w filename for download selection
4854340  McData 4500 running E/OS 4.1 didn't respond to EFCM/ping after fault injection
4859908  EFCM Lite 5.0 doesn't mark ISL as down when the switch is offlined
4947794  E/OS 6.0/SANpilot report WWNN in the node list vs WWPN in E/OS 5.1
4954633  SANpilot didn't report all features installed on a 4500/6064 running E/OS 6.0
 
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Note: S/N distinguishes first-generation (thereafter referred to  as "V1")
       from second-generation(thereafter referred to  as "V2").
      4500V2 starting S/N: Austin \342\200\223 T2200001; Guadalajara \342\200\222 T221001
      4300V2 starting S/N: Austin \342\200\223 T3200001; Guadalajara - T321001
 
 
Hardware/Firmware Compatibility Matrix
 
From EOS x.xx to 6.02 (Upgrade to 6.02.00)
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Platform   4.01    5.01    5.02    5.03.01    5.05    5.05.01    6.01    6.02
4300V1     N/A     N/A     N/A     N/A        Y       NS         Y       Y
4300V2     N/A     N/A     N/A     N/A        N/A     Y          N/A     Y
4500V1     N/A     Y       Y       NS         NS      NS         Y       Y
4500V2     N/A     N/A     N/A     Y          N/A     NS         N/A     Y
6064       Y       Y       Y       NS         NS      NS         Y       Y
6140       Y       Y       Y       NS         NS      NS         Y       Y
 
From EOS 6.02 to x.xx (Downgrade from 6.02.00)
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Platform    4.01    5.01    5.02    5.03.01    5.05    5.05.01    6.01    6.02
4300V1      N/A     WF      WF      WF         Y       NS         Y       Y
4300V2      N/A     WF      WF      WF         WF      Y          WF      Y
4500V1      N/A     Y       Y       NS         NS      NS         Y       Y
4500V2      N/A     WF      WF      Y          WF      NS         WF      Y
6064        Y       Y       Y       NS         NS      NS         Y       Y
6140        Y       Y       Y       NS         NS      NS         Y       Y
 
Y: Supported.
 
NS: Not Supported.
 
WF: Will Fail. You will get the following error messages when attempting this: 
    "EFCM - Cannot install firmware. This firmware is not compatible with the current version." 
    "SANPilot - Firmware Migration Invalid -  Refer to Software Release Notes."
 
N/A: Switch can not work with this firmware, you will get the following error
     message if you do this:
     "EFCM - Cannot install firmware. This firmware is not compatible with the currrent version."
     "SANPilot - Firmware Migration Invalid - Refer to Software Release Notes"
 
 
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**WARNING:****WARNING:****WARNING:****WARNING:****WARNING:****WARNING:**
 
1. Do not upgrade Firmware with SANpilot using Internet Explorer 5.00.3315.1000x. 
   There is a problem with Internet Explorer and not E/OS.
   If this operation is performed, the download operation may not complete and
   may eventually time-out leaving the switch with the previous version of E/OS.
   Please refer to the "McDATA Enterprise Operating System version 06.02.00
   Release Notes" for more detail regarding other firmware downgrade
   consideration and limitation.
 
   "McDATA E/OS v06.02.00 Release Notes" is included with this patch and is
   available from McDATA File Center at URL
   http://www.mcdata.com/filecenter/template?page=home.login
 
   NOTE: Sun is not responsible for the availability of third-party Web sites
         mentioned in this document. Sun does not endorse and is not responsible
         or liable for any content, advertising, products, or other materials
         that are available on or through such sites or resources. Sun will not
         be responsible or liable for any actual or alleged damage or loss
         caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such
         content, goods, or services that are available on or through such
         sites or resources.
 
2.  If a switch is operating with a firmware level below 05.01.00, you must
    upgrade to version 05.xx.xx before installing version 06.02.00.
 
    Please refer to the "McDATA Enterprise Operating System version 06.02.00
    Release Notes" for more detail regarding other firmware downgrade
    consideration and limitation.
 
3.  Downgrading directly to a release before 05.01.00 from release 06.02.00 is
    not allowed.  To downgrade to a release before 5.01.00, you must first
    downgrade to 05.xx.xx.
 
4.  Do not rename the firmware file or change the file name extension.
    Switch management software expects the firmware filename in specific format.
 
5.  Potential issues during E/OS 06.02.00 upgrade: 
 
   * The contents of nonvolatile memory (NVSRAM) on the active Control 
     Processor card (CTP) can become corrupted.
 
     Since less than 0.005% of these units were shipped with suspected NVSRAM,
     the chance of this issue occurring during E/OS 06.02.00 upgrade on 6140,
     6064, 4500 or 4300 is low. However, it is recommended that a replacement
     switch for models 4500 or 4300 only, be available in case that the upgrade
     be done on a scheduled maintenance window.
 
6. Additional Notes: 
 
   A. The switch or director is not required to be offline before performing the
      E/OS 06.02.00 upgrade.  An E/OS upgrade is non-disruptive to attached
      devices.
 
   B. Before upgrading or downgrading the E/OS, it is highly recommended to back
      up the switch/director configuration in the event that a failure should
      occur.  Refer to the first step under "Special Install Instructions" in
      this README file for details on using SANpilot for this procedure.
 
   C. It is recommended that other McDATA products in the same fabric as
      director/switch with E/OS version 06.02.00 have a minimum revision
      level of 6.01.00 for optimum fabric stability and robustness. 
 
   D. It may take 5 to 10 minutes for the E/OS upgrade process to complete on
      a 4500 or 4300 depending on the management s/w in used, management network
      traffic, load, etc.  
 
   E. One of the following application combinations can be used to download
      E/OS 06.02.00 to the McDATA 6140/6064/4500V1/4500V2/4300V1/4300V2
        * SANpilot (using Netscape 4.x or higher) See Note # 1 below.
        * SANpilot (using MS Explorer 4.x or higher, except ver 5.00.3315.1000x).
        * EFCM or EFCM_Lite 7.01.00 or later.  See Note # 2 below.
 
      Note # 1: The Web Server Interface requires an industry standard browser
                of release level 4.0 or higher supporting HTML version 4.0 and
                JavaScript version 1.0. For optimum results, Microsoft's
                Internet Explorer 4.x or Netscape Navigator 4.x or higher is
                recommended. The browser software should be compliant with
                HTML 4.0 and Javascript 1.0 for full functionality, optimum
                performance and best aesthetics.
 
      Note # 2: EFCM or EFCM_Lite does not support the 4300V1/4300V2 switches.
 
 
 
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Patch Installation Instructions:
-------------------------------
 
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 McDATA 6140/6064/4500V1/4500V2/4300V1/4300V2 FC
director/switch firmware.
 
This patch is not OS-dependent.
 
This patch contains McDATA E/OS 06.02.00 (firmware), which is saved on a
Solaris Host then downloaded to the McDATA 6140/6064/4500V1/4500V2/4300V1/4300V2
director/switch via management software.  Please refer to the "Special Install
Instructions" for detail.
 
Download/unpack the patch into any convenient directory such as /var/tmp, and
refer to the "Special Install Instructions" below to download E/OS 06.02.00 to
the director/switch.

Special Install Instructions:
----------------------------
 
1. Backup the Director/switch configuration information with SANPilot using a
   browser in the event that a failure should occur:
 
   - Login the switch as user Administrator with SANPilot using Netscape
     Navigator
   - Click Operations menu.
   - Click on the Maintenance tab.
   - Click on Product Info tab.
   - Select the Product Information link provided to display product
     information.
   - Save the information using the browser's File >> Save pull down menu.
 
 
2. Download firmware to the 6140/6064/4500/4300 with SANPilot using a browser:
 
   - Bring up Netscape Navigator and input the Director/switch IP as the
     location.
   - Enter the User Name and Password (defaults are: Administrator and password)
   - Click the Maintenance tab on the Operations menu.
   - Select the Firmware Upgrade option under the tabs.
   - Type the path and name of the new firmware or click browse to choose the
     firmware from the File Upload pop-up box. The path would be the directory
     where you unpacked the patch (such as /var/tmp). The firmware file should
     have a file extension of bin.
   - Once the path and name are displayed in the field, click the Send & Load
     Firmware button. A dialog box displays stating that the operation will
     take several minutes to complete and not to perform any browser
     applications until it is complete.
   - Click OK to continue with the firmware upload or Cancel to cancel the
     operation.
   - When the firmware upgrade is completed, Netscape/SANpilot will refresh
     the screen and display a "Firmware Upgrade Complete!" message.
 
   You can also download firmware to the 6140/6064/4500V1/4500V2/4300V1/4300V2
   using the EFCM Product Manager software. For a procedure and troubleshooting
   information, refer to Chapter 4, "Repair Information," in the 6140, 6064,
   4500, 4300 Installation and Service Manual in the "Managing Firmware
   Versions" section.
 
   You can find these publications in
   URL:http://www.mcdata.com/filecenter/template?page=home.login
 
 
Reference:
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Sun StorEdge Network 2Gb McDATA Sphereon 4300 Switch Guide to Documentation,
06.02.00 Firmware, 817-5655-11
 
Sun StorEdge Network 2Gb McDATA Sphereon 4500 Switch Guide to Documentation,
06.02.00 Firmware, 817-5656-11
 
Sun StorEdge Network 2Gb McDATA Intrepid 6064 Director Guide to Documentation,
06.02.00 Firmware, 817-5658-11
 
Sun StorEdge Network 2Gb McDATA Intrepid 6140 Director Guide to Documentation,
06.02.00 Firmware, 817-5659-11
 
McDATA Enterprise Operating System version 06.02.00 Release Notes
 
McDATA SANpilot User Manual (620-000160-210 Rev A).
 
Find this manual on the following URLs:
 
    http://www.mcdata.com/filecenter/template?page=home.login
    http://www.mcdata.com/resources/tdoc/index.html

README -- Last modified date:  Thursday, September 9, 2004

