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3.

Any errors detected during POST are written to the system log. Use the errshow command
to review the system log.

For information about all referenced commands and accessing the error log, see the latest
version of the HP Fabric OS Administrator Guide. For information about error messages, see
the Fabric OS System Error Messages Reference Manual.

Firmware update

To achieve best performance, HP recommends running the latest firmware release. Obtain the most
current Fabric OS firmware, configuration files, and MIB files that support this switch from the
following HP website:

http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html

To obtain the latest firmware for the Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class switch:

NOTE:

Web retrieval procedures may be subject to change.

1.

Go to

http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html

.

2.

Select Drivers and Downloads.

3.

Enter Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class at the prompt.

4.

Select the correct switch model from the search results.

5.

Click Cross operating system (BIOS, Firmware, Diagnostics, etc.).

6.

Click Firmware.

7.

Select the latest firmware version.

8.

To download the firmware, click Download.

About the reset button

The Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch integrates a Reset button, (

Figure 5 (page 14)

). The Reset button

is a small, recessed micro-switch that is accessed by inserting a pin (or object of similar size) in
the small hole.

Use the Reset button to reboot the switch (see

Figure 5 (page 14)

).

Rebooting the switch

Depress the Reset button for up to 5 seconds to reboot the switch.

Replacing a faulty 16Gb SAN Switch

To replace a faulty switch in the c-Class enclosure:

IMPORTANT:

For supplemental information on any of these steps, see the latest HP Fabric OS

Administrator Guide and Fabric OS Advanced Web Tools Administrator Guide, available at the
HP website:

nl

http://www.hp.com/support/manuals

To access the guides, scroll to the storage section of the web page, and select Storage Networking
for HP products.

In addition to these guides, see the Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem—Setup,
Configuration and Installation Procedures
available on

http://www.hp.com/go/

switchforbladesystemc-class

for initial installation instructions of the new switch.

Firmware update

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