IronWare Software Release 02.7.03a
for Brocade BigIron RX Series Swtches
Release Notes v 1.0
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Contents
Supported devices for Multi-Service IronWare R02.7.03a
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Enhancements
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R02.7.03a
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R02.7.03
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Feature support
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Supported features
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Unsupported features
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Software image files for Multi-Service IronWare R02.7.03
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Software image files
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Images and procedures required
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Upgrading the Multi-Service IronWare software
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Displaying version information
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Different image information
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Management Modules
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Interface Modules
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Backing up the current software images
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Unified software image upgrade
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Upgrading the images Independently
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Upgrading the management module Monitor boot images
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Upgrading the management module IronWare image
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Upgrading the interface module monitor and boot images
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Upgrading the IronWare image on the interface module
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Upgrading MBRIDGE FPGA on the management module
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Rebooting the management module
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Regenerating SSH v2 crypto key
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Hitless Layer 2 OS Upgrade
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Considerations when using the Hitless Layer 2 OS Upgrade feature
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The Hitless OS Layer 2 software process
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Performing a Hitless Layer 2 OS software upgrade
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Loading the Multi-Service IronWare software onto the switch
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