Specifications

Switch Information 3-21
To view the firmware files available to the switch:
1. Select Switch > Firmware from the main menu tree.
2. Refer to the following information displayed within the Firmware screen:
3. Refer to the Patch field for a listing of those Patches available to the switch. The name and version of
each patch file is displayed. Each patch file has an associated .txt file to go with it. the text file describes
nuances associated with the file that may make it optimal for use with the switch.
4. Select an existing firmware version and click the Edit button to change the firmware version that will be
used when the switch is booted the next time. For more information, see Editing the Switch Firmware on
page 3-21.
5. Click on the Global Settings button to specify a firmware version for use with the failover image. For
more information, see Enabling Global Settings for the Failover Image on page 3-22.
6. Click on the Update Firmware button to update the firmware file loaded onto the switch. For more
information, see Updating the Switch Firmware on page 3-23.
7. To remove a patch. select it from amongst those displayed within the Patch field and click the Remove
Patch button.
3.4.1 Editing the Switch Firmware
The Edit screen enables the user to select a firmware version and designate it as the version used the next
time the switch is booted.
1. Select the primary firmware image from the Firmware screen.
Image Displays whether a firmware image is the primary image or a secondary image. The primary
image is typically the image loaded when the switch boots.
Version Displays a unique alphanumeric version name for each firmware version listed.
Current Boot A check mark within this column designates this version as the version used by the switch
the last time it was booted. An “X” in this column means this version was not used the last
time the switch was booted.
Next Boot A check mark within this column designates this version as the version to be used the next
time the switch is booted. An
“X” in this column means this version will not be used the
next time the switch is booted. To change the boot designation, highlight an image and click
the Edit button.
Built Time Displays the time the version was created (built). Do not confuse the Built Time with the time
the firmware was last loaded on the switch.
Install Time The Install Time is the time this version was loaded with on the switch.
NOTE: To apply a patch to the switch follow the same instructions for updating the
switch’s firmware.