File name: README_90.0.1.2.txt **************************************************************** | | | Nortel Networks Port Aggregator (PAg) Module for | | IBM eServer BladeCenter Firmware Update | | | | Revision/Build ID: 90.0.1.2 | | | | (C) Copyright International Business Machines Corporation | | December, 2005. All rights reserved. | | | | US Government Users Restricted Rights -- Use, duplication | | or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with | | IBM Corp. | | | | Note: Before using this information and the product it | | supports, read the general information under "NOTICES AND | | TRADEMARKS" in this document. | | | | Updated <12 December 2005> | **************************************************************** CONTENTS 1.0 About this README file 2.0 Change history 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions 3.1 Software update procedure 3.1.1 Using Telnet 3.1.2 Using BBI 3.2 How to check the firmware version 4.0 Configuration Information 5.0 Unattended Mode 6.0 Web sites and phone support 6.1 Web sites 6.2 Software service and support 6.3 Hardware service and support 7.0 Notices and trademarks 8.0 Disclaimer 8.1 Document provision 8.2 Note to government users 1.0 ABOUT THIS README FILE -------------------------- This file is intended for network administrators responsible for upgrading the firmware for the Nortel Networks Port Aggregator (PAg) Module. For a summary of Port Aggregator features, supplemental information and known issues associated with this release, please refer to the "Release Notes - Port Aggregator for IBM BladeCenter", available via web sites indicated in section 6.1. 2.0 CHANGE HISTORY ------------------ Version 90.0.1.2 (December 2005) - Initial Release. 3.0 INSTALLATION AND SETUP INSTRUCTIONS --------------------------------------- The PAg module firmware is comprised of two (2) code images. The boot code and a switch operating system. The module ships with this firmware pre-installed. However, new versions of the firmware may be periodically released and can be used to update the features and function of the module. 3.1 Software update procedure ----------------------------- Update the PAg module software using a TFTP or FTP server application. This application must be installed on a machine that is reachable from the PAg module through the management module. NOTES: - The following steps reflect the use of a TFTP server. A FTP server can also be used. 1) Download the PAg module software package (zip file) to the machine where the TFTP server resides. 2) Extract the Boot and OS image files into a directory. Enable the server and set its default directory to the one where the image files reside. 3) Establish a connection between the ethernet port of the BladeCenter Management Module and the TFTP Server. 4) Using the Management Module web interface (GUI), configure the IP Addr/Mask of the Management Module External (eth0) and Internal (eth1) interfaces, the PAg module and the TFTP server so that they all reside on the same subnet. For example, Management Module (eth0) => 192.168.70.125 / 255.255.255.0 Management Module (eth1) => 192.168.70.126 / 255.255.255.0 PAg Current IP Config => 192.168.70.127 / 255.255.255.0 TFTP Server => 192.168.70.254 / 255.255.255.0 NOTE: Although configured as such, for this example, the TFTP Server does not have to be on the same subnet as long as a proper gateway address is configured in the switch. 3.1.1 Using Telnet ------------------ 1) Using the Management Module GUI, navigate to: I/O Module Tasks -> Configuration -> Bay X -> Advanced Configuration -> Start Telnet session When the telnet session is established, you will begin using the Command Line Interface (CLI) of the GbE switch. 2) Enter "admin" for the password. The PAg module provides storage for two (2) OS images and one (1) Boot image. What you are about to do consists of the following sequence: - load the new OS image into one of the image banks - reset the switch - load the Boot image - reset the switch NOTE: When you reset the switch it boots using the 'selected' image (1 or 2). Please ensure that you are booting from the upgraded image (enter /boot/cur to determine). 3) Upgrade the OS image by entering the following commands: a) /boot/gtimg X TADDR GbESM-AOS-90.0.1.2_os.img WHERE: ------ X => 1 or 2 (depends which image bank you want to use) TADDR => IP Address of the TFTP Server NOTE: It is recommended that you retain the previous OS version by loading the upgrade into the other image bank and then reset the switch using the new image. (use /boot/image command to select preferred image) Answer 'Y' to the confirmation question, then wait for the upgrade to complete successfully. b) /boot/reset NOTE: You MUST Reset the module to activate the new image. Resetting the switch kicks you out of the CLI, so Steps 1 and 2 need to be executed again before proceeding to the next step. A module reset completes in approximately 60 seconds. 4) Upgrade the Boot image by entering the following commands: a) /boot/gtimg boot TADDR GbESM-AOS-90.0.1.2_boot.img Answer 'Y' to the confirmation question, then wait for the upgrade to complete successfully. b) /boot/reset 3.1.2 Using BBI --------------- 1) Using the Management Module GUI, navigate to: I/O Module Tasks -> Configuration -> Bay X -> Advanced Configuration -> Start Web session 2) Enter "admin" for the username and 'admin' for the password. 3) Click the CONFIGURE button (near top of page) 4) In the frame on the left, click on the "Nortel Networks Layer 2-3 GbE" folder icon and navigate to: System -> Config/Image Control The PAg module provides storage for two (2) OS images and one (1) Boot image. What you are about to do consists of the following sequence: - load the new OS image into one of the image banks - reset the switch - load the Boot image - reset the switch NOTE: When you reset the switch it boots using the 'selected' image (1 or 2). Please ensure that you are booting from the upgraded image (see "Next Boot Image Selection" field). 5) Upgrade the OS image as follows: a) Fill in the following three (3) fields on the lower half of the page: Hostname or IP Address of FTP/TFTP server => Image Filename => GbESM-AOS-90.0.1.2_os.img Image for Transfer => 1 or 2 (i.e. the preferred image bank) NOTE: It is recommended that you retain the previous OS version by loading the upgrade into the other image bank and then reset the switch using the new image. (use the "Next Boot Image Selection" field to select the preferred image). b) Click the "Get Image" button. Wait for the upgrade to complete successfully. c) Click the "REBOOT!" button to reset the switch. NOTE: You MUST Reset the switch to activate the new image. Resetting the switch kicks you out of the BBI, so Steps 1-4 need to be executed again before proceeding to the next step. A switch reset completes in approximately 60 seconds. 6) Upgrade the Boot image as follows: a) Fill in the following three (3) fields on the lower half of the page: Hostname or IP Address of FTP/TFTP server => Image Filename => GbESM-AOS-90.0.1.2_boot.img Image for Transfer => boot b) Click the "Get Image" button. Wait for the upgrade to complete successfully. c) Click the "REBOOT!" button to reset the switch. 3.2 How to check the firmware version ------------------------------------- To check the version of the firmware images installed on the GbESM, use either of the following methods: a) From the CLI, execute the command: /boot/cur This command displays: Currently set to boot software image2, active config block. Current FLASH software: image1: version 90.0.1.1, downloaded 0:08:48 Thu Jan 1, 2070 image2: version 90.0.1.2, downloaded 0:09:51 Thu Jan 1, 2070 boot kernel: version 90.0.1.2 b) Using the Management Module GUI, navigate to: Monitors -> Firmware VPD Scroll down to view the VPD info for the appropriate GbE Switch. You should see the following entries: FIRMWARE TYPE BUILD ID RELEASED REVISION ------------- -------- -------- -------- Boot ROM WMP01002 12/05/2005 9000 Main Application 1(or 2) WMP01002 12/05/2005 9000 The four digits comprising the version (e.g. 90.0.1.2) correlate to the REVISION/BUILD ID as follows: - Revision => 90 00 ... the first 2 digits of the version - Build ID => 01 002 ... the last 2 digits of the version 4.0 CONFIGURATION INFORMATION ----------------------------- For detailed switch configuration, please refer to, "Port Aggregator OS 1.0 Users Guide", available via web sites indicated in section 6.1. 5.0 UNATTENDED MODE ------------------- Unattended Mode is not supported for updating the Nortel Switch Module firmware. 6.0 WEB SITES AND PHONE SUPPORT ------------------------------- Information and assistance is available through the IBM Web site and by phone. 6.1 Web sites ------------- IBM Support Web Site: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ IBM eServer Web site: http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/ 6.2 Software service and support -------------------------------- Through the IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage, configuration, and software problems with xSeries servers. For information about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, go to http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/. For more information about Support Line and other IBM services, go to http://www.ibm.com/services/ For support telephone numbers go to http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378). 6.3 Hardware service and support -------------------------------- You can receive hardware service through IBM Services or through your IBM reseller, if your reseller is authorized by IBM to provide warranty service. For support telephone numbers go to http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ or in the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378). In the U.S. and Canada, hardware service and support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the U.K., these services are available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 7.0 NOTICES AND TRADEMARKS -------------------------- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this statement may not apply to you. This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. IBM may make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any time without notice. 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