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IronWare Software Release 07.2.02j for Brocade FastIron switches

Release Notes v 1.0 Page 42 of 79

FastIron Router# erase flash primary

FastIron Router# erase flash secondary

NOTE: If the primary flash contains additional files not related to the software update, it is

recommended that you also delete these files.

3. Copy the flash code from the TFTP server into flash memory. To do so, use the copy command

at the Privileged EXEC level of the CLI.

copy tftp flash <ip-addr> <image-file-name> primary | secondary

You should see output similar to the following.

FastIron Router# Flash Memory Write (8192 bytes per dot)

........................

.......................................................................

.....

TFTP to Flash Done

4. Verify that the flash code has been successfully copied by entering the following command at

any level of the CLI.

NOTE: For units in an IronStack, when upgrading from one major release to another (for

example, from software release 07.1.00 to 07.2.00), make sure that every unit has the same

code. If you reload the stack while units are running different code versions, the units will not

be able to communicate.

show flash

If the flash code version is correct, go to step 5, otherwise, go back to step 1.

5. Once you have completed the upgrade, you must reboot the device to complete the upgrade

process. Use one of the following commands:

• reload (this command boots from the default boot source, which is the primary flash area

by default)

• boot system flash primary | secondary

A confirmation step may occur after a boot system flash primary/secondary command is

entered and gives an administrator the opportunity to make last minute changes or corrections

before performing a reload. The example below shows the confirmation step.

FWS648POE Router# boot system flash primary

Are you sure? (enter ‘Y’ or ‘N’): y

6. For FGS-STK and FLS-STK devices equipped with upgraded memory DIMMs, EEPROM, or both, if

you encounter a problem after reloading the software, make sure the device has the correct

boot code version and the following (if applicable) are installed correctly:

• EEPROM

• Memory DIMM