TeraScale to ExaScale Upgrade Procedure
The E-Series TeraScale is easily upgraded to Force10 Networks E-Series ExaScale. These upgrade requirements
outline the necessary components and procedures required to upgrade the E1200i with FTOS version 8.1.1.0.
Direct any questions regarding the upgrade to Force10 Networks’ Customer Support.
E-mail: support@force10networks.com
Web: www.force10networks.com/support/
Telephone:
US and Canada: 866.965.5800
International: 408.965.5800
Supported Hardware
Minimum Software
Hardware Catalog Number
Version Required
E1200i Chassis
AC Power Supply 2800W CC-E1200I-2800W-AC 8.1.1.1
DC Power Entry Module CH-E1200I-DC 8.1.1.1
Route Processor Module—ExaScale LC-EH-RPM 8.1.1.1
Switch Fabric Module
10 port 10GE line card (10M CAM) LC-EH-10GE-10S 8.1.1.1
10 port 10GE line card (40M CAM) LC-EJ-10GE-10S 8.1.1.1
Fan Tray CC-E-1200I-Fan 8.1.1.1
Note 1: Do not mix AC and DC power supplies.
Note 2: E-Series ExaScale systems and FTOS Release 8.1.1.0 requires SFM version 752-00265-03 Rev
01 or higher. Use the
Do not mix SFMs. All the SFMs in the chassis must run the required minimum software version.
(Note 1)
(Note 2)
show sfm command to determine if your SFMs need to be upgraded.
CH-E1200I-AC
CH-E1200I-DC
CC-E-SFM3 8.1.1.1
8.1.1.1
Upgrading Hardware
Warning:
• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur when components are mishandled. Always wear an
ESD-preventive ground strap when handling RPMs, SFMs, or line cards. After you remove the original
packaging, place RPMs, SFMs, and line cards on an antistatic surface.
• Do not supply power to your system until the PEM or Power Supply, Air Filter, Fan Tray are installed and
verified, and RPMs, SFMs, and line cards have been installed.
• To avoid chassis over-temperature condition, install blanks for RPMs, SFMs, and line card slots not in
use. Always replace cards or blanks immediately.
ExaScale SFM Requirements
E-Series ExaScale systems and FTOS Release 8.1.1.1 require SFM version 752-00265-03 Rev 01 or higher. Earlier
SFMs do not support line rate following the ExaScale 8.1.1.1 FPGA upgrade.
Do not mix SFMs. All the SFMs in the chassis must run the required minimum software version.
The automatic upgrade process takes place regardless of the SFMs you have installed. If you have one or more
SFMs that are earlier than 752-00265-03 Rev 01, a SYSLOG message (Message 1) appears during the upgrade .
Message 1 SYSLOG messages during FPGA Automatic Upgrade
00:00:52: %RPM1-P:CP %TSM-5-SFM_OLDER_VERSION: Older version of SFM 8 detected
00:00:52: %RPM1-P:CP %TSM-5-SFM_FOUND: Found SFM 8
00:00:51: %RPM1-P:CP %TSM-5-SFM_OLDER_VERSION: Older version of SFM 7 detected
00:00:51: %RPM1-P:CP %TSM-5-SFM_FOUND: Found SFM 7
00:00:51: %RPM1-P:CP %TSM-5-SFM_FOUND: Found SFM 6
00:00:50: %RPM1-P:CP %TSM-5-SFM_FOUND: Found SFM 5
00:00:49: %RPM1-P:CP %TSM-5-SFM_FOUND: Found SFM 4
00:00:48: %RPM1-P:CP %TSM-5-SFM_FOUND: Found SFM 3
00:00:48: %RPM1-P:CP %TSM-5-SFM_FOUND: Found SFM 2
00:00:47: %RPM1-P:CP %TSM-5-SFM_FOUND: Found SFM 1
00:00:47: %RPM1-P:CP %TSM-5-SFM_FOUND: Found SFM 0
The
show sfm command includes information for any SFM that needs to be upgraded (Figure 3).
FPGA Upgrades
FTOS version 8.1.1.1 introduces an automatic FPGA Upgrade process. It allows easy upgrades to newer SFM
version by implementing an auto-detection of mismatched SFM version. The upgrade to the mismatched SFMs is
done automatically.Manual upgrade are still supported for one or all SFMs.
TeraScale to ExaScale Upgrade Procedure 2
Automatic upgrade during boot, reboot, reload, or restart
**************************************************************************
*
* Warning !!! Warning !!! Warning !!!
*
* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*
* Starting auto upgrade of SFMs to newer version 0x0.0.3
* Please wait until upgradation of all 5 SFMS is complete.
*
* SFM will restart itself after upgradation of all 5 SFM is complete !
*
**************************************************************************
SFM 0/5 upgrade started
SFM 0/5 is upgraded to revision 0x0.0.3.
SFM 1/5 upgrade started
SFM 1/5 is upgraded to revision 0x0.0.3.
SFM 2/5 upgrade started
SFM 2/5 is upgraded to revision 0x0.0.3.
SFM 3/5 upgrade started
SFM 3/5 is upgraded to revision 0x0.0.3.
SFM 4/5 upgrade started
SFM 4/5 is upgraded to revision 0x0.0.3.
*************************************************************
*
* Warning !!! Warning !!! Warning !!!
*
* ---------------------------------------------------------- *
* Auto upgrade on all 5 SFM to version 0x0.0.3 is complete.
*
* Rebooting chassis .... !!!
*
*************************************************************
The FPGA auto upgrade takes place when any SFMs in the chassis run an FPGA version lower than the version
running during the boot, reboot, reload and restart operations. During the auto upgrade process, the system displays
messages relaying the status of the upgrade process (Figure 1). To verify the result of the SFM version upgrade, use
the
show sfm command.
Figure 1 FPGA Automatic Upgrade Messages
Verify the result of the SFM version upgrade using the show sfm command.
TeraScale to ExaScale Upgrade Procedure 3
Automatic upgrade for one or more new SFMs
**************************************************************************
*
* Warning !!! Warning !!! Warning !!!
*
* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- *
* Starting auto upgrade of SFMs to newer version 0x0.0.3
* Please wait until upgradation of 1 SFM is complete.
*
* SFM will reset itself after upgradation of 1 SFM is complete !
*
**************************************************************************
SFM 0/9 upgrade started
SFM 0/9 is upgraded to revision 0x0.0.3.
*************************************************************
*
* Warning !!! Warning !!! Warning !!!
*
* ---------------------------------------------------------- *
* Auto upgrade on 1 SFM to version 0x0.0.3 is complete.
*
* Resetting SFM .... Please wait ....!!!
*
*************************************************************
SFM 0/9 reset started
00:08:29: %RPM1-P:CP %TSM-6-SFM_USR_RESET: SFM 0 reset by user
reset SFM 0 successful !
*************************************************************
*
* Warning !!! Warning !!! Warning !!!
*
* ---------------------------------------------------------- *
* Resetting on 1 SFM to revision 0x0.0.3 is complete !
*
*************************************************************
The FPGA auto upgrade takes place when any newly inserted SFM runs an FPGA version lower than the version
running on the SFMs in the chassis. During this auto upgrade process, the system displays messages relaying the
status of the upgrade process (Figure 2). To verify the result of the individual SFM version upgrade, use the
sfm slot
Figure 2 New SFM Automatic Upgrade Messages
command.
show
TeraScale to ExaScale Upgrade Procedure 4
TeraScale to ExaScale Upgrade
Be sure you have the correct ExaScale hardware ready for installation prior to beginning this upgrade. Refer to
Supported Hardware for the list of hardware required for E-Series ExaScale with FTOS 8.1.1.1.
Step Command Syntax Command Mode Purpose
1 Turn the On/Standby switch to
Standby (AC).
Turn the Remote Power Source to
Off (DC).
2 Replace the TeraScale RPMs, SFMs and linecards with ExaScale RPMs, SFMs and linecards.
Refer to the RPM, SFM and Linecard documentation for installation and replacement details.
3 Turn the On/Standby switch to
(AC)
Turn the Remote Power Switch to
(DC).
4
The chassis automatically powers up with a ExaScale image
from particular FTP location or Flash that points to a TeraScale image. If no image is configured, go to
Steps 5 and 6.
Ctrl+Shift+6
5
6 boot change
{primary|secondary|default}
After entering the keywords and
desired option, press Enter. The
software prompts you to enter the
following:
• boot device (ftp, tftp, flash, slot0)
• image file name
• IP address of the server with the
image
• username and password (only for
FTP)
ON
ON
BOOT_USER Tell the system where to access the
Power-off the chassis.
Power on the chassis
if the RPM has been programmed to boot
Stop the chassis in boot user mode and
configure it to boot from FTP or Flash
and reload.
ExaScale FTOS image used to boot the
system:
•Enter
•Enter
Enter
parameters used if the secondary
operating system boot parameter
selection is not available. The default
location should always be the internal
flash device (flash:), and a verified
image should be stored there.
primary to configure the boot
parameters used in the first attempt
to boot the system.
secondary for when the
primary operating system boot
selection is not available.
default to configure boot
reload
7
show chassis
8
TeraScale to ExaScale Upgrade Procedure 5
BOOT_USER Restart the chassis to boot with the
specified ExaScale image.
EXEC Privilege We can confirm using the show chassis
command.
Step Command Syntax Command Mode Purpose
Force10#show chassis
-- Manufacturing Info -Chassis Type : E600i
Chassis Mode : ExaScale
Chassis Epoch : 10.4 micro-seconds
Chassis MAC : 00:01:e8:41:cb:36
Serial Number : TY000001140
Part Number : 7520023900
Vendor Id : 04
Date Code : 01012008
Country Code : 01
Product Rev : 03
TeraScale to ExaScale Upgrade Procedure 6
ExaScale to TeraScale Downgrade
Force10#chassis chassis-mode terascale
Chassis mode changed to TeraScale mode. Please reload chassis now.
System configuration has been modified. Save? [yes/no]: y
Proceed with reload [confirm yes/no]:y
Step Command Syntax Command Mode Purpose
chassis chassis-mode terascale
1
EXEC Privilege Change the chassis mode to TeraScale.
2 Turn the On/Standby switch to
Power-off the chassis.
Standby (AC).
Turn the Remote Power Source to
Off (DC).
3 Replace the ExaScale RPMs, SFMs and linecards with TeraScale RPMs, linecards and SFMs.
Refer to the RPM, SFM and Linecard documentation for installation and replacement details.
4 Turn the On/Standby switch to
ON
Power on the chassis
(AC)
Turn the Remote Power Switch to
ON
(DC).
The chassis automatically powers up with a TeraScale image
if the RPM has been programmed to boot
from particular FTP location or Flash that points to a TeraScale image. If no image is configured, go to
Steps 5 and 6.
Ctrl+Shift+6
5
when prompted
during boot mode
Stop the chassis in boot user mode and
configure it to boot from FTP or Flash
and reload.
6 boot change
{primary|secondary|default}
BOOT_USER Tell the system where to access the
TeraScale FTOS image used to boot the
system:
After entering the keywords and
desired option, press Enter. The
software prompts you to enter the
following:
• boot device (ftp, tftp, flash, slot0)
• image file name
• IP address of the server with the
image
• username and password (for FTP)
•Enter
primary to configure the boot
parameters used in the first attempt
to boot the system.
•Enter
secondary for when the
primary operating system boot
selection is not available.
Enter
default to configure boot
parameters used if the secondary
operating system boot parameter
selection is not available. The default
location should always be the internal
flash device (flash:), and a verified
image should be stored there.
reload
7
TeraScale to ExaScale Upgrade Procedure 7
BOOT_USER Restart the chassis to boot with the
specified TeraScale image.
Step Command Syntax Command Mode Purpose
Force10#show chassis
-- Manufacturing Info -Chassis Type : E1200
Chassis Mode : TeraScale
Chassis Epoch : 10.4 micro-seconds
Chassis MAC : 00:01:e8:05:db:05
Serial Number : 7520010900
Part Number : 0
Vendor Id : 04
Date Code : 11252003
Country Code : 01
Product Rev : 02
show chassis
8
EXEC Privilege We can confirm using the show chassis
command.
TeraScale to ExaScale Upgrade Procedure 8
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