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4 – Installation
Installing Firmware
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4.2.7
Configure the Ports
Configuring a port involves defining the port mode and setting the frame
sequencing if necessary. For public devices and other switches, a switch
automatically sets the port mode as each port discovers the type of device to
which it is connected.
A GL_Port will self configure as an FL_Port when connected to a loop of public
devices or an F_Port when connected to a single device. A G_Port will self
configure as an F_Port when connected to a single public device. Both GL_Ports
and G_Ports self configure as E_Ports when connected to another switch. The
default port mode is GL_Port. Refer to the SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Management
User’s Guide for more information about configuring ports. You can also configure
ports using the CLI. Refer to Appendix B Command Line Interface for more
information.
4.2.8
Cable Devices to the Switch
Connect cables to the SFP transceivers and their corresponding devices, and
then energize the devices. Device host bus adapters can have SFP (or SFF)
transceivers or GigaBit Interface Converters (GBIC). LC-type duplex fiber optic
cable connectors are designed for SFP transceivers, while SC-type connectors
are designed for GBICs. Duplex cable connectors are keyed to ensure proper
orientation. Choose the fiber optic cable with the connector combination that
matches the device host bus adapter.
4.3
Installing Firmware
The switch comes with current firmware installed. You can upgrade the firmware
from the management workstation as new firmware becomes available. Firmware
installation involves loading the firmware image file onto the switch, unpacking the
image file, and then resetting the switch to activate the new firmware. New
firmware can be loaded on the switch while the switch is operating without
disrupting service. However, you must reset the switch to activate the new
firmware, which does disrupt service.
You can use the SANbox Manager application or the CLI to install new firmware:
■ The SANbox Manager application loads and unpacks the firmware image
file in one operation. Refer to ”Using SANbox Manager to Install Firmware”
on page 4-15.
■ When using the CLI on a workstation that has an FTP server, you can open
a Telnet session and load and unpack the firmware image file using the CLI
Image command. Refer to ”Using the CLI to Install Firmware” on page 4-15.