Apply latest firmware to a Dell/Brocade M8428-k converged Ethernet/FC switch via TFTPBOOT

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there is a M8428-k ethernet switch with old firmware. Somehow firmware upgrade did work for a while but after powercycling the system hangs at boot.

We can still get into the rom monitor and network boot via tftp. However we do not have a matching tftp boot image for that hardware. The upgrade file was basically a patch to a linux os with install files and RPMs. However netbooting would require a kernel and initrd for this platform.

Your job is to

a) find the absoute latest firmware for this hardware.

b) find a proper way to tftpboot and install this firmware on to the dead switch.

c) document the procedure (theres a second one we have to do).

Alternatively, a 1:1 disk image which can be flashed on to the flash (if its somehow removable) or a boot from USB stick could also be a solution.

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dsco

I was a network administrator for the U.S. Marines and several private sector companies. I am sure there is a way to get your issue fixed with the proper solution. If there is a way I will find it. It is as simple as More

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netonepk

Hello, raza here , I am system and network admin with more than 10 year experience . I can help you regarding this issue . I am available today .

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