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How to perform a Brocade switch

replacement and renew or replace
the Brocade license
KB ID: 1010832 Version: 6.0 Published date: 06/20/2014 Views: 1448

Description
What is the best method of replacing a Brocade Switch?
Zoning is implemented within the fabric and we need to perform a Brocade
Switch replacement and need to know how we can save his zoning information.
How do I save the running conguration of FabricOS on a Brocade Switch?

Procedure
There are two scenarios noted below. If you have zoning, you will need to save
your conguration to an FTP server. If zoning has not been implemented, then
only ipAddrShow will need to be recorded.
Note:
Before making changes, make sure that you have:
The right licenses, or renewed licenses.
The same versions of FOS on the broken and new switch.
Not connected the replacement switch to the fabric before making sure all
is ok.
Ignoring the above will most likely result in an outage.
Obtain the license code from NetApp support by oering s/n of both new
switch and defect one.
Obtain the conguration on the switch and save it to the your FTP server.
1. Verify that there is connectivity to the switch and FTP service is running
on a Windows or UNIX workstation.

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2. Run the

configupload command
configupload -all -p ftp

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on the switch and follow the instructions.

Follow the steps as indicated. You will need the IP address of the FTP
Server, username and password
Swap out the switches. Make sure that you have labeled the cables, and
put them back in the exact same ports on the replacement switch.
Power on the new switch, then set up the basic settings to be able
to connect to the switch (IP address, or serial connection ) . Then enter
the command licenseAdd licensekeynumber from the console. This has to be
done for all transferred licenses
Run the congdownload command on the switch and follow the
instructions.
Once the switch is up, input the values from ipAddrShow.
Issue the cfgsave command which will save the changes to ash memory
Reboot.
Conrm by typing the version and rmwareshow commands.
Validate host connectivity.

Obtain the correct rmware version based o the fabric, download, etc.
1. Record the values from the command ipAddrShow (This will be used later
on).
2. Go to the Download Software page.
3. Under Fibre Channel Switch, choose Brocade and click Go.
4. Click View and Download.
5. Select SAN Environment.
6. Download instructions are at the bottom of the page, read them carefully
and verify the correct version. Click Continue.
7. Click Accept.
8. Choose the rmware version to download.
9. Once the switch is up, input the values from ipAddrShow.
10. Issue the cfgsave command which will save your changes to ash memory.
11. Reboot.
12. Conrm by typing version and firmwareshow.
13. Validate host connectivity.

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evaluate and integrate them into the customers operational environment. This
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