FSM726v2 Fimware Version 1.2.2_0829

This firmware can be used on both FSM726 V2H1 & FSM726 V2H2.

Bug Fixes

Fixed - Firmware upgrade issues
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Selecting How to Upgrade

A version of switch firmware is stored in non-volatile memory, while another version is stored in regular memory.

The "Net" option, which is used in these Release Note instructions, lets you try the new firmware in regular memory without overwriting the old one in non-volatile memory. This way it's easy to recover if you have a problem with the new firmware.

The "Net & Save" option overwrites both versions with the new firmware.

The "Last Saved" option erases the new firmware, and replaces it with the old firmware the next time the switch reboots.

Important Note on Downgrading from this version

FSM726 V2H1: After upgrading to this firmware - you may experience
problem downgrading the firmware to earlier 1.0.X version. If this happens,
reload the software from the Boot System following this instructions.
FSM726 V2H2: CANNOT be downgraded to any of the 1.0.X version firmwares.

Upgrading

The upgrade requires a TFTP server. Go to this Web site to download, if you don't have it:
http://support.solarwinds.net/updates/New-customerFree.cfm. Follow the instructions to install it on your server.

Download and save the firmware file on a computer that has a TFTP server. The file should be in the TFTP home/root directory.

Boot Code

Firmware

Before upgrading the firmware, follow instruction below to first upgrade the boot code:

Download the boot code from the link above.
Start a TFTP server on the PC with the boot-code.
Make sure you have a working serial connection between PC and FSM726v2 via the console port.
Reset FSM726v2 either using the reset button on the front panel or CLI command.
Press "Ctrl + c" during system initialization. Main menu will appear:
FSM726 V2 Boot System
Version 1.0.xx / ......
TCP/[I]P Configuration
[S]oftware Upgrade
[J]ump to Runtime Code
In the main menu, press "i" to configure switch IP setting.
1. Press "i" and specify an IP address (same subnet has your TFTP server).
2. Press "m" and enter the subnet mask
3. Press "q" to get back to the main menu
In the main menu, press "s" to enter "Software Upgrade" page.
Press "s" and type in the TFTP server IP.
Press "f" and type in the filename of the boot-code, FSM726v2_b.1.0.12_20060814.rom.
Press "b" to start downloading boot-code.
Once is the download is completed, press "y" to update the boot-code.

Upgrading the firmware

Use either method to install the firmware:

Upgrading Using the Web Interface

Select Advanced > Advanced Tools > Software Upgrade > Net for Next Boot From.
Enter IP address of the computer where you saved the firmware in TFTP Server IP Address.
Enter the firmware's filename in TFTP Path/Filename and click Apply.
Click Tools > Save Configuration > Save.
Select Tools > Device Reset > Reset to reboot.
After the switch reboots, test it. If you decide to keep the new firmware:
1. Go to Advanced > Advanced Tools > Software Upgrade.
2. Select Net & Save in Next Boot from.
3. Click Apply.
4. Click Save Configuration > Save.
5. Click Tools > Device Reset > Reset.
If, instead, you decide *not* to keep the new firmware, then reboot the switch.

Upgrading Using the Console Interface

Select Advanced > Advanced Tools > Software Upgrade > Net for Next Boot From.
Enter IP address of the computer where you saved the firmware in TFTP Server IP Address.
Enter the firmware's filename in TFTP Path/Filename.
Press CTRL-W.
Select Main Menu > Tools > Reset Switch to reboot.
After it reboots, test it. If you decide to keep the new firmware:
1. Go to Advanced > Advanced Tools > Software Upgrade.
2. Select Net & Save in Next Boot from.
3. Press CTRL-W.
4. Select Main Menu > Tools > Device Reset.
If, instead, you decide *not* to keep the new firmware, then reboot the switch.

Published December 15, 2006

Published 02/01/2009 10:08 PM | Updated 02/01/2009 10:08 PM

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