Patch-ID# 122186-01

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Keywords: mcdata fibre channel director switch firmware e/os i10k
Synopsis: McData fibre channel director switch firmware
Date: Aug/15/2006


Install Requirements: NA                      
                      
Solaris Release: 8 8_x86 9 9_x86 10 10_x86

SunOS Release: 5.8 5.8_x86 5.9 5.9_x86 5.10 5.10_x86

Unbundled Product: McDATA 10GB Fibre Channel

Unbundled Release: N/A

Xref: 

Topic: McDATA E/OSn 06.05.00 upgrade for i10K

Relevant Architectures: sparc, i386

BugId's fixed with this patch: 

Changes incorporated in this version: 

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: 

6.05.00_Release_Notes.pdf
EOSv06.05.00.bin

Problem Description:

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**WARNING:****WARNING:****WARNING:****WARNING:****WARNING:****WARNING:**
 
1. Please refer to the "McDATA E/OSn  version 06.05.00 Release Notes" for more detail 
   regarding other firmware downgrade considerations and limitations.
 
   The "McDATA E/OSn v06.05.00 Release Notes" is included with this patch and is
   available from McDATA File Center at the following 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.  Do not rename the firmware file or change the file name extension.
    Switch management software expects the firmware filename in a specific format.
 
3. Additional Notes: 
 
   A. The switch or director is not required to be offline before performing the
      E/OSn 06.05.00 upgrade.  An E/OSn 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.
 
   C. It is recommended that other McDATA products in the same fabric, such as
      director/switch, have a minimum revision level of 8.00.00 for E/OS based products
      and 06.01.00 for E/OSn based products.
 
   D. It may take 10 to 15 minutes for the E/OSn upgrade process to complete.
 
 
 
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Revision History:

Patch Installation Instructions:
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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 Intrepid 10000 FC director firmware.
 
This patch is not OS-dependent.
 
This patch contains McDATA E/OSn 06.05.00 ( firmware ) which is saved on a
Solaris Host then downloaded to the McDATA Intrepid 10000 director
via the management software or cli.  Please refer to the "Special Install
Instructions" for detail.
 
Unpack the patch into any convenient directory such as /var/tmp, and refer to
the "Special Install Instructions" below to download E/OSn 06.05.00 to the
director/switch.

Special Install Instructions:
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Installation Via EFCM
 
1. Backup the Intrepid 10000 configuration information using EFCM
   in the event that a failure should occur:
 
   - login to EFCM as user Administrator.
   - Open the Element Manager for the director.
   - click on the Maintenance -> Backup and Configuration
   - Backup the configuration.
 
 
2.  Download firmware to the Intrepid 10000 using EFCM:
   - login to EFCM as user Administrator.
   - Open the Element Manager for the director.
   - click on the Maintenance -> Firmware Library.
   - Click on New - browse to location of new firmware file.
      - Click on "Open" to bring FW into the library.
   - Click "Send" to send new FW to the director.
      - when the f/w upgrade is completed, a "Firmware Download Complete"
        message will appear in the download window.  Click close.
 
Installation via CLI
 
1. Backup the Intrepid 10000 configuration information using the CLI
   in the event that a failure should occur:
 
   - login to CLI as user Administrator.
   - Enter the command:  system
   - Enter the command:  saveConfig fullSwitch
   	- enter the appropriate information at the prompts
	- log into FTP server and verify config has been saved.
 
2.  Download firmware to the Intrepid 10000 using the CLI:
   - put FW file on an FTP server.
   - login to CLI as user Administrator.
   - Enter the command:  system
   - Enter the command:  upgrade
   	- enter the appropriate information at the prompts
	- when the FW has finished downloading, the CLI will disconnect;
	  log back in and type "ver" to verify FW download.
 
 
Reference
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Sun StorEdge Network McDATA Intrepid 10000 Director Guide to Documentation,
Including Firmware 6.05.00; 817-0063-11
 
McDATA E/OSn version 06.05.00 Release Notes
 
McDATA EFC Manager Software User Manual
 
McDATA Intrepid 10000 Director Element Manager User Manual
 
 

 
 
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README -- Last modified date:  Tuesday, August 15, 2006

