This README file contains the latest information about firmware version 4.2.1a and firmware update procedure for the Brocade Enterprise & Entry SAN Switch Modules for IBM eServer BladeCenter.

Last update: 8/24/2004 

Refer to the IBM Support Website listed in "WEB SITES AND SUPPORT" 
section in this README document for the latest information and 
updated README file. 


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CONTENTS 
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1.0 OVERVIEW 
2.0 CHANGE HISTORY
3.0 INSTALLATION AND SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 
4.0 CONFIGURATION INFORMATION 
5.0 WEB SITES AND SUPPORT
6.0 TRADEMARKS
7.0 NOTICES


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1.0 OVERVIEW 
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This README describes current firmware version for the Brocade Entry/Enterprise SAN Switch Modules for IBM eServer BladeCenter and procedure for updating firmware on the switch. 

IMPORTANT: The BladeCenter Management Module must have firmware version BRET59E 
(or greater) to operate properly with the BladeCenter Fibre Channel switch 
module. This firmware version is contained in the Management Module FW update 
package 1.11 found on the IBM Support website. Refer to BladeCenter 
documentation located on the BladeCenter Documentation CD provided with each 
switch module for procedure to verify/update Management Module firmware. 

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2.0 CHANGE HISTORY 
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8/24/04 -- Changes from 4.2.1 to 4.2.1a

	Refer to Brocade FabOS 4.2.1a Release Notes for Changes


4.2.1   5/18/04

	Initial Release


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3.0 INSTALLATION AND SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 
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1.) Untar or unzip code package to an FTP Server
2.) Log into the Brocade SAN Switch Module as USERID and PASSW0RD (zero not a O)
3.) Once at a prompt run the command "firmwaredownload"
4.) You will be asked if you want to continue -- press "y"
5.) Enter the IP Address of the FTP Server
6.) Enter the account name for the FTP Server
7.) Enter the path and filename "{PATH}/release.plist" where {PATH} is the path to the top level directory structure for the new firmware.
8.) Enter the password for the FTP Server account
9>) The switch will download and install the code. A reboot will occur automatically when the code is finished installing. 

Additional detailed instructions for firmware installation of the Brocade Enterprise & Entry SAN Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter can be found in Chapter 4 of the Fabric OS Procedures Guide version 4.2 or higher on the BladeCenter Documentation CD provided with each switch module.

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 4.0 CONFIGURATION INFORMATION 
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Detailed information on configuring the Brocade Enterprise & Entry SAN Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter can be found in the Brocade documentations on the BladeCenter Documentation CD provided with each switch module.

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 5.0 WEB SITES AND SUPPORT 
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IBM Support Web Site: 
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support 

IBM eServer xSeries BladeCenter Marketing Web Site: 
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/bladecenter 

If you have any questions or problems about this package 
go to the following Help Center World Telephone Numbers URL: 
http://www.ibm.com/planetwide 

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 6.0 TRADEMARKS 
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The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or 
other countries or both: 

    IBM
    BladeCenter 
    eServer

Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation 
in the United States, other countries, or both. 

Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. 

Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or 
service marks of others.

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 7.0 NOTICES 
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