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B–Flash Update
QLogic Adapter Flash Update—Linux
B-10 NE0154601-00 C
Flash Update Procedure
To update the Linux OS Flash:
1. Ensure that the steps required for installing the RPM source, creating the
binary, and installing the binary to the file system have been performed. If
not, follow the instructions in “QLogic Adapter Driver Installation (RPM
Format)” on page 8-5 before proceeding. The new driver is now ready to be
loaded automatically the next time the system is powered up.
2. Update the Flash.
a. Type the following command to go to the appropriate directory:
% cd/opt/netxen
b. Type the following command to display a list of all the QLogic devices:
./nxflash --list
Note the function number for the QLogic adapter.
c. Type the following command to start the Flash update; use the function
number from the previous step in the -i option:
% ./nxflash -i [n] --all
The Flash update takes a few minutes to complete and must not be
interrupted. Note that you only need to update one port on each QLogic
adapter; updates do not need to be performed on a per-port basis.
As an example, the --list command displays one of the following two
devices in an SFP+ installation. For copper -based installations, additional
devices will be shown:
[0] NetXen Dual Port SFP+ 10GbE Server Adapter [PCI slot 17
function 0]
[1] NetXen Dual Port SFP+ 10GbE Server Adapter [PCI slot 17
function 1]
3. Get Flash related information. Use the --info option to get information
about the Flash by typing:
% ./nxflash -i [n] --info