Overview of upgrade process for BES-53248 switches
Before configuring BES-53248 cluster switches for an upgrade, review the configuration overview.
To upgrade a BES-53248 cluster switch, follow these steps:
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Prepare the BES-53248 cluster switch for upgrade. Prepare the controller, and then install the EFOS software, licenses, and reference configuration file (RCF). Last, verify the configuration.
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Install the EFOS software. Download and install the Ethernet Fabric OS (EFOS) software on the BES-53248 cluster switch.
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Install licenses for BES-53248 cluster switches. Optionally, add new ports by purchasing and installing more licenses. The switch base model is licensed for 16 10GbE or 25GbE ports and two 100GbE ports.
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Install the Reference Configuration File (RCF). Install or upgrade the RCF on the BES-53248 cluster switch, and then verify the ports for an additional license after the RCF is applied.
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Install the Cluster Switch Health Monitor (CSHM) configuration file. Install the applicable configuration file for cluster switch health monitoring.
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Enable SSH on BES-53248 cluster switches. If you use the Cluster Switch Health Monitor (CSHM) and log collection features, enable SSH on the switches.
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Enable the log collection feature. Use this feature to collect switch-related log files in ONTAP.
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Verify the configuration. Use the recommended commands to verify operations after a BES-53248 cluster switch upgrade.