Product specifications

5 – Detailed Descriptions of Command LineTools

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5.5.2.2

reboot

This reboots the given chassis and ensures they go down and come back up by

pinging them during the reboot process.

By selecting the proper FF_MAX_PARALLEL value a rolling reboot or a parallel

reboot may be accomplished. In most cases a parallel upgrade is recommended

for expediency.

5.5.3

ibtest Switch Operations

(Switch): All operations against SilverStorm externally-managed switches

require the -n option to select the switch mode of operation for ibtest.

5.5.3.1

reboot

Reboots the given switches.

By selecting the proper FF_MAX_PARALLEL value a rolling reboot or a parallel

reboot may be accomplished. In most cases a parallel upgrade is recommended

for expediency.

5.5.3.2

upgrade

Upgrades the firmware on each specified switch. The -P option selects a

directory containing a .emfw file or provides an explicit .emfw file for the

switches. If more than one .emfw file is specified, the operation is undefined.

The -a option selects the desired minimal state for the new firmware. Only the

select and run options are valid for this operation.

When the -a option specifies run, switches will be rebooted. By selecting the

proper FF_MAX_PARALLEL value a rolling upgrade or a parallel upgrade may

be accomplished. In most cases a parallel upgrade is recommended for

expediency.

The upgrade process will also set the switch name. See discussion on selection

of switches above.

For more information about switch firmware refer to the SilverStorm 9000 Users

Guide and SilverStorm 9000 Release Notes.