File name: ibm_fw_csco_cbs31x0-12.215.0.2.SE_anyos_noarch.txt
Cisco Catalyst Switch for IBM BladeCenter
Systems 3012, 3110G, 3110X


IMPORTANT:  UPGRADE THE ADVANCED MANAGEMENT MODOULE TO BPET62F OR LATER PRIOR TO INSTALLING cbs31x0-universal-tar.122-55.SE4 or later


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1.0 Overview
	This file is intended for network administrators responsible for upgrading the firmware for the Cisco Catalyst Switch 
	for IBM BladeCenter.

	1.2 Limitations
		For a summary of features, supplemental information and known issues associated with this release, please 
		refer to the "Cisco Catalyst Switch for IBM BladeCenter Release Notes", available via web sites 
		indicated in section 5.0 Web information and support phone numbers.

	1.3 Level recommendation and prerequisites for the update
		None.
	
	1.4 Dependencies
		The Advanced Management Module code level BPET36H or BBET36H or later is required.

2.0 Installation and setup instructions
	The Cisco Catalyst Switch for IBM BladeCenter firmware ships with the  firmware pre-installed. However, new versions 
	of firmware are periodically 	released and can be used to update the features and function of the module.

	2.1 Instructions for updating firmware
		The I/O module firmware is upgraded through a TFTP application or Cisco's Device Manager Web Graphical
		User Interface. Accessing and configuring the switch for the Web GUI, Telnet, and TFTP applications can be 
		found in the Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Getting Started Guide.
	
	2.1.2 TFTP updates
		Access the switch from a Telnet session or the serial cable
		If prompted input the password to the switch
		Enter 'enable' for administrator access and if prompted input the password
		Enter 'archive download-sw tftp://<xxx.yyy.zzz.aaa>/<image>'
			<xxx.yyy.zzz.aaa> is the IP address of the server containing the firmware image as previously noted. 
			<image> is the firmware image you just downloaded from the web site.
		Press <Enter>
				

3.0 Configuration information
	For detailed switch configuration, please refer to, "Cisco Catalyst Switch for IBM BladeCenter Command Guide", 
	available via web sites indicated in section 5.0.

4.0 Unattended mode
	Unattended Mode is not supported for updating the Cisco Catalyst Switch for IBM BladeCenter firmware.

5.0 WEB SITES AND PHONE SUPPORT
	Information and assistance is available through the IBM Web site and by phone.

	5.1 Web sites
		IBM Support Web Site: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/

		IBM eServer Web site: http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/

	5.2 Software and 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. See 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.
 
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