update switch 2/8v (brocade 3250)

[daedro]

Hi, my name is Daniel and I have to update this switch from 4.2.2b to the lastone, the nextone firmware that appear in the webpage is the 4.4.0f and the question is if I can update from 4.2.2b to 4.2.2b, somebody can tell me which are the steps to arrive to the last firmware.


thank you so much.

[PP BIJU KRISHNAN]

Your switch is EOL but you can still upgrade to 4.4.2b or the version available to you and supported.

The steps are outlined here.

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&taskId=125&prodSeriesId=402285&prodTypeId=12169&objectID=c00297624
[Moderator edit: Removed the broken links.]
Do not try to locate the release.plist file on your FTP server, its somewhat like an invisible file.

[Sheldon Smith]

?? Looking at the "HP STORAGEWORKS B-SERIES FC SWITCH CONNECTIVITY STREAM" document in SPOCK*, the recommended firmware for a HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V appears to be v5.3.2c.
The update sequence would be: 4.2.2b > 4.4.xx > 5.0.xx > 5.2.xx > 5.3.2c

* SPOCK - HP StorageWorks "Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge" webpage - http://www.hp.com/storage/spock

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[daedro]

thank a lot.

In the webpage of the switch only appears this versions of OS v4.4.0f v5.3.0d v5.3.1 v5.3.1a
v5.3.1b v5.3.2 v5.3.2b v5.3.2c. where can I find the version that you are mentioning.

[Terri Harris · Accepted solution]

When in doubt refer to the HP StorageWorks release notes for the given fw.
"HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.3.2c
release notes"
Supported product models
HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V (Brocade 3250)
HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/16V (Brocade 3850)
HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/32 (Brocade 3900)
HP StorageWorks SAN Director 2/128 (Brocade 24000 Director)

So yes the Brocade 3250 (2/8V) is supported with 5.3.2c firmware.
For 5.3.2c and older interim fw you will also need: ftp://swsan:Rankles0@ftp.usa.hp.com

[daedro]

Hi, Terry sorry for the delay, im trying to acces to this link and doesnt work ftp://swsan:Rankles0@ftp.usa.hp.com, you know other link to download the firmware versions

[psaario]

Hello to everybody !!

Can I downlod this firmware anywhere anymore? All I can found is version 4.4 nowadays.

[Sheldon Smith]

For a limited time, you can download v5.0.3b.zip from ftp://v5_0_3:M4hh_PS9@ftp.usa.hp.com/

[psaario]

I´l tahank You...

It takes about one more hour.