Readme template updated 15 May 2004 File name: Readme_for_Cisco_GA.txt **************************************************************** | | | Cisco IOS Release 12.1(14)AY | | Build ID: cigesm-i6q4l2-tar.121-14.ay.tar | | Revision: AY | | | | (C) Copyright International Business Machines Corporation | | May, 2004. All rights reserved. | | | | US Government Users Restricted Rights -- Use, duplication | | or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with | | IBM Corp. | | | | Note: Before using this information and the product it | | supports, read the general information under "NOTICES AND | | TRADEMARKS" in this document. | | | | Updated 15 May 2004 | **************************************************************** CONTENTS 1.0 About this readme file 2.0 Change history 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions 4.0 Configuration Information 5.0 Unattended Mode 6.0 Web sites and phone support 6.1 Web sites 6.2 Software service and support 6.3 Hardware service and support 7.0 Notices and trademarks 8.0 Disclaimer 1.0 ABOUT THIS README FILE -------------------------- 2.0 CHANGE HISTORY ------------------ Version 1.0 - Build ID cigesm-i6q4l2-tar.121-14.ay.tar This is the GA-level of the Cisco Switch Module firmware 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions ----------------------------------------- Ensure that the firmware is on a server that is accessible by the Cisco Switch Module Start a tftp server on the server that contains the firmware. When the tftp application starts, it displays an IP address in the form . Note this IP address for use later. change the tftp server directory to the directory that contains the firmware. On your server get to a DOS prompt. (In a Windows operating system, hit the start button, type "cmd", and then press .) Type: Telnet bbb.ccc.ddd.eee where bbb.ccc.ddd.eee is the IP address of the Cisco Switch Module. You should see the following prompt when the telnet session starts: Switch> Type in "en" and press enter. If the system asks for a UserID and Password, provide those. These can be obtained from your system administrator. After this, you should see the prompt below: Switch# Type achive download tftp:///cigesm-i6q4l2-tar.121-14.ay.tar (Note that xxx.yyy.zzz.aaa is the IP address of the server containing the firmware image as previously noted.) Hit Note that the old image will be erased before the software image is downloaded. This process is automatic. When the firmware load is complete type: write memory reload This now has the new OS image. You can verify the level from the Management Module 4.0 Configuration Information ------------------------------- No special configuration is required. 5.0 Unattended Mode ------------------------------- Unattended Mode is not supported for updating the Cisco Switch Module firmware. 6.0 WEB SITES AND PHONE SUPPORT ------------------------------- Information and assistance is available through the IBM Web site and by phone. 6.1 Web sites IBM Support Web Site: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ 6.2 Software service and support -------------------------------- Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage, configuration, and software problems with xSeries servers, IntelliStation workstations, and appliances. For information about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, go to http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/. For more information about Support Line and other IBM services, go to http://www.ibm.com/services/, or go to http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ for support telephone numbers. In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378). 6.3 Hardware service and support -------------------------------- You can receive hardware service through IBM Services or through your IBM reseller, if your reseller is authorized by IBM to provide warranty service. Go to http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ for support telephone numbers, or in the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378). In the U.S. and Canada, hardware service and support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the U.K., these services are available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 7.0 NOTICES AND TRADEMARKS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this statement may not apply to you. This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. IBM may make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any time without notice. IBM, the e-business logo, eServer, IntelliStation, xxx, and xxx are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. ****************************************************************** The following terms are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both: e-business logo eServer IBM The following terms are trademarks of Cisco Systems in the United States, other countries, or both: Cisco Cisco Systems ****************************************************************** Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 8.0 Disclaimer (Required) ---------------------------- 8.1 THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. 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