Brocade switch firmware upgrade process hung
This KB article is linked to the Interactive Workflow Brocade Switch Troubleshooting Workflow.
Applies to
DCX-8510 Brocade SAN switch
Issue
The switch firmware upgrade from 7.3.1 B to 7.4.2 C gets hung when command ' firmwaredownload -s' used. The following command shows that the new image got downloaded on active CP.
root> firmwareShow
Slot Name Appl Primary/Secondary Versions Status
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4 CP0 FOS v7.3.1b ACTIVE
* v7.4.2c
5 CP1 FOS v7.3.1b STANDBY
v7.3.1b
* Local CP
WARNING: Firmwaredownload is in progress.
root>