Specifications

Page 12 ExtremeWare v6.2.1 Release Notes
Release Notes for ExtremeWare v6.2.1
generated during the upgrade procedure. If you do not have the configuration file, re-configure the
switch manually.
Note: When downgrading to a previous version of ExtremeWare, ensure that the switch
configuration matches that version of ExtremeWare or below. Pointing the configuration to a
new version of ExtremeWare and using a previous version of ExtremeWare is not supported.
You will get a warning message from the system when attempting to do so.
Installing ExtremeWare 6.2.1 on a BlackDiamond 6816
To install the BlackDiamond version of ExtremeWare 6.2.1 on a BlackDiamond 6816 for the first time,
you must follow the procedure that follows. These steps must be followed even if you already have
ExtremeWare 6816b6 installed. To upgrade from 6816b6, perform the following steps:
1 Remove all modules (MSM64i and I/O) except the MSM64i in slot A.
Note: Make sure you have no “configurations” saved in primary or secondary.
2
Download BootROM 7.2 using the download bootrom command.
3 Enter “Y” to complete the upgrade.
4 Reboot the switch using the reboot command.
5
Download ExtremeWare 6.1.9b11 or 6.1.9b22 using the download image command.
Note: You only need to load code into the primary image.
6
Confirm the installation using the show version and show switch commands.
Note: Make sure you are booting to your primary image. Otherwise, configure the switch to
boot from the primary image with the
use image primary command.
7
Reboot the switch using the reboot command.
8 Download ExtremeWare 6.2.1b20 using the download image command.
Note: Install code image into both primary and secondary.
9
Confirm the installation using the show version and show switch commands.
10 Clear the log using the clear log static command.
You must perform the same steps for each MSM64i.
Repopulate the Chassis
To repopulate the chassis after you have installed the BlackDiamond version of ExtremeWare 6.2.1 on
each MSM, perform the following steps:
1 Power down the chassis.
2 Install MSM64i modules in slots A - D.
3 Install all I/O modules.
4 Power up the chassis.
5
Confirm that each MSM64i is running the correct version of ExtremeWare using the show switch
command.
6 Check the log using the show log command.