4 – InstallationInstalling Firmware59096-06 A 4-19ACustom Firmware InstallationA custom firmware installation downloads the firmware image file from an FTP orTFTP server to the switch, unpacks the image file, and resets the switch inseparate steps. This allows you to choose the type of switch reset and whetherthe activation will be disruptive (Reset Switch command) or non-disruptive(Hotreset command). The following example illustrates a custom firmwareinstallation with a non-disruptive activation.1. Download the firmware image file from the workstation to the switch. If your workstation has an FTP server, you can enter the Image Fetchcommand:SANbox (admin) #> image fetch account_name ip_address filename If your workstation has a TFTP server, you can enter the Image TFTPcommand to download the firmware image file.SANbox (admin) #> image tftp ip_address filename If your workstation has neither an FTP nor a TFTP server, open anFTP session and enter FTP commands:>ftp ip_address or switchnameuser:imagespassword: imagesftp>binftp>put filenameftp>quit2. Display the list of firmware image files on the switch to confirm that the filewas loaded.SANbox (admin) $>image list3. Unpack the firmware image file to install the new firmware in flash memory.SANbox (admin) $>image unpack filename4. Wait for the unpack to complete.image unpack command result: Passed5. A message will prompt you to reset the switch to activate the firmware. Usethe Hotreset command to attempt a non-disruptive activation.SANbox (admin) $>hotreset
