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Viewing switch firmware information
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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 designation.
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
used when the switch is booted the next. For more information, see
5. Click on the Update Firmware button to update the firmware file loaded onto the switch. For
“Updating the switch firmware”
NOTE
To apply a patch to the switch follow the same instructions for updating the switch’s firmware.
6. To remove a patch, select it from amongst those displayed within the Patch field and click the
Remove Patch button.
Editing the switch firmware
The Edit screen enables the user to select a firmware file and designate it as the version used the
next time the switch is booted.
1. Select the primary firmware image from the Firmware screen.
2. Click the Edit button.
The Firmware screen displays the current firmware version and whether this version is used
for the next reboot.
3. Select the checkbox to use this version on the next boot of the switch.
4. To edit the secondary image, select the secondary image, click the Edit button and select the
Use this firmware on next reboot checkbox.
This firmware version will now be invoked after the next reboot of the switch.
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. Periodically
review this information to assess the relevance of older files.