File Name: Readme_97.TXT IBM BladeCenter (TM) 4-Port Ethernet Switch Firmware Update Readme.txt Version 1.00, Build ID: ibmrun.097 CONTENTS ________ 1.0 About this README file 2.0 Change History 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions 3.1 Telnet Interface 3.2 Browser Interface 4.0 Configuration Information 5.0 Unattended Mode 6.0 Web information and support phone number 6.1 Web sites 6.2 Software service and support 6.3 Hardware service and support 7.0 Trademarks and Notices 8.0 Disclaimer 8.1 Document provision 8.2 Note to government users 1.0 ABOUT THIS README FILE ____________________________ This readme file provides information about the firmware update for the IBM BladeCenter 4-port switch, the ESM (Ethernet Switch Module). 1.1 Code Overview ------------------- This update file, ibmrun.097, is provided for the flash update of the 4-port Ethernet Switch firmware After the switch is updated with this file, the Switch Information Menu will show: Firmware Version 00.00.97. The Boot PROM Version listed on the line prior to the Firmware Version is unchanged. The Boot code function of the ESM remains unchanged. All versions of Boot PROM, Versions 1 - 6, work with version 00.00.97. The Boot PROM need only be programmed when the switch is manufactured. An update is not required. After the firmware update, the Management Module of BladeCenter will show the following I/O Module Firmware VPD (Vital Product Data). Bay Type Firmware Type Build ID Released Revision 1 Main Application 1 BRESMR4G 09/21/2006 97 Note: The update is reflected in the Release Date and the Revision. The IBM MIB file posted with this release was last updated on July 29, 2004. 1.2 Limitations If the switch to be updated is at version 1.04 (ibmrun.081) or later, then there are no limitations associated with this update, and the following caution does not apply. Caution: A one time exposure exists when updating a switch from version 1.03 (ibmrun.073), or older firmware level, to version 1.04 (ibmrun.081), or any newer firmware level. The problem is present because 1.04 introduced the Redundant Switch Failover option on the Link Aggregation Settings Menu without accounting for it in a checksum calculation. Settings for any defined Trunks on the ESM will be lost when the ESM is updated from a pre-Redundant Switch Failover Level to a Redundant Switch Failover Level firmware. If the ESM default Trunk and Link Aggregation setting are used, then no corrective action is required. However if Trunks are configured, then the following actions need to be included in the update process. 1. Record the desired Trunk and Link Aggregation settings. 2. Save a copy of the pre-Redundant Failover configuration file for reference. 3. Ports of the trunk(s) should be disabled before the update. This will avoid error conditions for other network devices. 4. Perform the firmware update to the ESM. 5. After rebooting with the new firmware, reconfigure the desired Trunk and Link Aggregation settings. 6. Make these changes non-volatile by saving changes to NVRAM. 7. Re-enable the ports of the trunk. 8. Save a copy of a post-Redundant Switch Failover configuration file for reference. Additional information on this limitation is available at: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/ under the tip "Ethernet Switch Module (ESM) firmware update causes Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) configuration to be lost - IBM eServer BladeCenter." Switch configuration settings are not affected by any firmware update applied to switches loaded with firmware levels of 1.04 ((ibmrun.081), or later. Pre- and post- Redundant Switch Firmware Level configuration files need to be used with like firmware. 1.3 Enhancements ------------------ 1.4 Level of Recommendations for this Update ---------------------------------------------- - 1.09 is recommended, but not considered critial. - IBM strongly recommends customers to update beyond release 1.05. - 1.09 is the preferred level for IBM support. 1.5 Dependencies or Prerequisites: ------------------------------------ - There are no dependencies for flashing this code. - No prerequisites, other than the caution provided in section 1.2. 2.0 Change History ____________________ Refer to the Change History file, changehistory_97.chg, for the change history of this firmware 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions _________________________________________ This code can be flashed using the either a web browser or a telnet connection to the switch. The management module supports either interface, and either interface supports downloading of firmware from a TFTP Server. IBMRUN.097 should be copied to a TFTP server that is accessible to the BladeCenter. Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) services enable the switch firmware code to be updated by downloading a new firmware code file from a TFTP server to the switch. TFTP server software must be running on a management station for the TFTP services listed here to work. 3.1 Telnet Interface -------------------- Either use the MM interface or a command window to telnet to the IP address of the switch. Login with the USERID and password. Under Switch Utilities, select Upgrade firmware from TFTP Server. Enter the Server IP address, and the Path and file name. Select Start. This information can be Applied and Saved to NVRAM prior to selecting Start if desired. The switch will flash update in approximately a minute, and then reboot. Connection to the updated switch will be available immediately following the reboot. The switch should not be unplugged or reset during this process. 3.2 Browser Interface --------------------- Either use the MM interface or a web browser to HTTP:// to the IP address of the switch. Under Maintenance, Using Browser permits browsing the local machine for the IBMRUN.096 file. To use this option, find the file, and select Open and Start. The switch will flash update in approximately a minute, and then reboot. Connection to the updated switch will be availabe immediately following the reboot. The switch should not be unplugged or reset during this process. Also under Maintenance is the option of Using TFTP Server. - Enter the IP address of the TFTP server in the "Server IP address" field and the complete path and filename of the firmware code for the switch. - Click Start to initiate the file transfer. This information can be applied and saved to NVRAM if desired. - Click Apply to enter the IP address into the switch RAM. - Select Save Changes if to enter the address into the switch NVRAM. Note: After file transfer and ESM Re-Boot is completed, via the MM Browser, initiate an ESM power cycle (off then on) to refresh the MM Hardware VPD data. An alternative is to remove and re-install the ESM. Verify, the expected ESM FRU and Assembly part numbers are displayed. 4.0 Configuration Information _______________________________ 4.1 The Limitations Section contains a caution message regarding configuration. Except for the condition described in the caution message, a firmware update will not modify the configuration settings of the ESM. 5.0 Unattended Mode _____________________ 5.1 This update package does not support unattended installation. 6.0 Web information and support phone number ____________________________________________ Information and assistance is available through the IBM Web site and by phone. World wide Help Center Telephone Numbers and URL's can be found at: http://www.pc.ibm.com/qtechinfo/YAST-3P2QYL.html 6.1 Web sites ------------- IBM Support Web Site: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ or http://www.ibm.com/support/ IBM eServer Web site, for model information and literature: 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, IntelliStation workstations, and appliances. 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 Trademarks and Notices ____________________________ 7.1 The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: * IBM * BladeCenter * Netfinity * Netfinity Manager * Advanced System Management 7.2 Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 8.0 DISCLAIMER ______________ 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. 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