Brocade Network Advisor SAN User Manual v12.0.0 (53-1002696-01, April 2013)

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Firmware management
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Displaying the firmware repository
The firmware repository is available on the Firmware Management dialog box. The Management
application supports .zip and .gz compression file types for firmware files.
Initially, the firmware repository is configured to use the built-in FTP, SCP, or SFTP server. To use an
external FTP server, refer to “Configuring an external FTP, SCP, or SFTP server” on page 127.
NOTE
The repository is not available on external SCP or SFTP servers installed on the same platform as
the Management application software.
1. Select Configure > Firmware Management.
The Firmware Management dialog box displays.
2. Select the Repository tab (Figure 128).
Initially, the repository is empty. You must import firmware files into the repository (refer to
“Importing a firmware file” on page 348). Imported firmware files are then displayed under
Firmware Repository.
FIGURE 128 Firmware repository
3. View information about a specific firmware file by selecting the firmware file in the Firmware
Repository.
The following information displays.
• Firmware Name — Lists the version of the current installed firmware.
• Release Date — Lists the date and time the firmware was released.
• Import Date — Lists the date and time the firmware was imported.