BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches Only
Firmware images are bundled with ExtremeXOS software images.
The bundled firmware images include Microcontroller binaries, System FPGA images and BootROM
images for the MM, I/O, and Fabric modules.
ExtremeXOS automatically compares the existing firmware image flashed
into the hardware with the firmware images bundled with the ExtremeXOS image when you
download and install a new version of ExtremeXOS.
After a firmware image upgrade, messages are sent to the log. You can
configure the switch to automatically upgrade the firmware when a different image is
detected, or you can have the switch prompt you to confirm the upgrade process.
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Configure the switch‘s behavior during a
firmware upgrade by using the command:
configure firmware [auto-install | install-on-demand]
Where the ptions are:
- auto-install — Specifies ExtremeXOS to
automatically upgrade the firmware if the software detects a newer firmware image is
available. The switch does not prompt you to confirm the firmware upgrade.
- on-demand — Specifies the switch to prompt
you to upgrade the firmware when ExtremeXOS determines that a newer firmware image is
available. This is the default behavior.
You can use the
install firmware {force}
command to
install the firmware bundled with the ExtremeXOS image. To install the new BootROM and
firmware, wait until the
show slot command
indicates the MM, I/O, and Fabric modules are operational. When the modules are
operational, use the
install
firmware command.
If the bundled firmware image is newer than the existing
firmware image, the switch prompts you to confirm the upgrade.
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Enter y to upgrade the
firmware.
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Enter n to cancel the firmware
upgrade for the specified hardware and continue scanning for other hardware that needs to
be upgraded.
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Enter cr to cancel the
upgrade.
During the firmware upgrade, the switch also prompts you to save
your configuration changes to the current, active configuration. Enter
y to save your configuration changes to the current, active
configuration. Enter n if you do not want to save your
changes.
The new BootROM and firmware overwrite the older
versions flashed into the hardware. A reboot is required to load the newly installed
firmware. However, this does not need to be done immediately after a firmware upgrade. Use
the reboot command to reboot the switch and activate the new BootROM and firmware. During
the firmware upgrade, do not turn off or disrupt the power to the switch. If a power
interruption occurs, the firmware may be corrupted and need to be recovered. ExtremeXOS
automatically attempts to recover corrupted firmware; however, in some situations user
intervention is required.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) firmware is always
automatically upgraded or downgraded to match the operational ExtremeXOS code image. This
configuration is not applicable to PoE firmware.
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