Cisco MDS 9000 Series EPLD Release Notes, Release 9.4(1)

 

Introduction

Switches and directors in the Cisco MDS 9000 Series contain several electrical programmable logical devices (EPLDs) that provide hardware functionalities in all the modules. EPLD upgrades are periodically provided to include enhanced hardware functionality or to resolve known issues.

EPLD bundles are released as part of a Cisco MDS NX-OS release. Therefore, the EPLD bundles have a version number that matches the Cisco MDS NX-OS release they are part of.

An EPLD bundle is a package containing updates for multiple EPLDs. Each EPLD update has its own version number, which is independent of the Cisco MDS NX-OS release. As EPLD changes are infrequent, an EPLD bundle may contain new updates for only some EPLDs. The remaining EPLD updates will be the same version as the previous EPLD bundle.

You need not update switch EPLDs unless otherwise advised by TAC. For detailed functional image upgrade instructions, refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide, Release 9.x. To download EPLD bundles, go to the URL: https://software.cisco.com/download/navigator.html.

EPLD Bundle Support Matrix

The version of the EPLD bundle must match the version of the Cisco MDS NX-OS release that is running when the EPLD upgrades are installed. This requirement only applies during EPLD code upgrades or downgrades. Cisco MDS NX-OS can be subsequently upgraded or downgraded without changing the EPLD versions.

The following table shows the EPLD bundles that are compatible with specific NX-OS releases.

Table 1.        Release Compatibility Matrix

 

The following table lists the Cisco MDS 9000 components and the EPLD bundle versions that are supported for the components.

Table 2.        EPLD Support Matrix

Guidelines and Limitations

When you upgrade or downgrade the EPLDs, observe the following guidelines and limitations:

●      You can upgrade each module only when it is online. The EPLD upgrade is only disruptive to the module being upgraded.

●      If you interrupt an EPLD upgrade or downgrade, the module must be upgraded again.

●      In Cisco MDS 9000 Director Switches, EPLD upgrade or downgrade can only be executed from the active supervisor module. To upgrade the supervisor EPLDs nondisruptively, upgrade the standby supervisor and then switchover. After the new standby supervisor is online, its EPLDs can be upgraded.

●      In Cisco MDS 9000 Series Fabric Switches, be sure to specify 1 as the module number. The switch must be power cycled for the EPLDs to start running the new code.

Determining EPLD Versions

This includes the following sections.

Module EPLD Versions

Use the show version module slot epld command to view all current EPLD versions on a specific module.

Displaying Current EPLD Versions for a Module

switch# show version module 1 epld

EPLD Device Version

---------------------------------------

Power Manager SPI 0.002

IO SPI 0.038

SFP SPI 0.005

Fan Module EPLD Versions

Use show version fan slot epld command to view all current EPLD versions on a specific fan module. The following command output shows the currently installed EPLD versions on a fan module.

Displaying Current EPLD Versions for a Fan Module

switch# show version fan 1 epld

EPLD Device Version

---------------------------------------

Fan Controller (1) 0.006

Fan Controller (2) 0.006

Fabric Module EPLD Versions

Use the show version xbar slot epld command to view all current EPLD versions on a specific fabric module. The following command output shows the currently installed EPLD versions on a fabric module.

Displaying Current EPLD Versions for a Fabric Module

switch# show version xbar 2 epld

 

EPLD Device Version

---------------------------------------

Power Manager 0.008

Displaying EPLD Versions in an EPLD Bundle

Use the show version epld uri command to view all the updates contained in an EPLD package. The following example shows the EPLD versions contained in an EPLD bundle.

Displaying EPLD Versions in an EPLD Bundle

switch# show version epld m9000-pkg3.9.3.2.epld

 

Retrieving EPLD versions... Please wait.

 

EPLD image file 9.3.2 built on Fri Dec 16 09:46:41 2022

 

Module Type Model EPLD Device Version

--------------------------------------------------------

Supervisor Module-3 DS-X97-SF1-K9 Power Manager SPI 22.000

 

Supervisor Module-3 DS-X97-SF1E-K9 Power Manager SPI 22.000

 

Supervisor Module-4 DS-X97-SF4-K9 Power Manager SPI 23.000

 

Fabric Module 1 DS-X9718-FAB1 Power Manager 1.002

 

Fabric Module 1 DS-X9710-FAB1 Power Manager 1.003

 

Fabric Module 1 DS-X9706-FAB1 Power Manager 1.002

 

Fabric Module 3 DS-X9706-FAB-3 Power Manager 0.010

 

Fabric Module 3 DS-X9710-FAB-3 Power Manager 0.008

 

Fabric Module 3 DS-X9718-FAB-3 Power Manager 0.007

 

16 Gbps Advanced FC Module DS-X9448-768K9 Power Manager 10.000

16 Gbps Advanced FC Module DS-X9448-768K9 IO 15.000

 

10 Gbps FCoE Module DS-X9848-480K9 Power Manager 0.006

10 Gbps FCoE Module DS-X9848-480K9 IO 0.005

 

40 Gbps FCoE Module DS-X9824-960K9 Power Manager SPI 1.005

40 Gbps FCoE Module DS-X9824-960K9 IO SPI 2 0.028

40 Gbps FCoE Module DS-X9824-960K9 IO SPI 0.031

 

Fan DS-C9718-FAN Fan Controller (1) 0.006

Fan DS-C9718-FAN Fan Controller (2) 0.006

 

Fan DS-C9710-FAN Fan Controller (1) 0.006

Fan DS-C9710-FAN Fan Controller (2) 0.006

 

Fan DS-C9706-FAN Fan Controller (1) 0.006

Fan DS-C9706-FAN Fan Controller (2) 0.006

 

2/4/8/16G Fabric Switch DS-C9396S-K9 IO SPI 2 1.002

2/4/8/16G Fabric Switch DS-C9396S-K9 IO SPI 1.003

 

32 Gbps Advanced FC Module DS-X9648-1536K9 Power Manager SPI 0.002

32 Gbps Advanced FC Module DS-X9648-1536K9 SFP SPI 0.005

32 Gbps Advanced FC Module DS-X9648-1536K9 IO SPI 2.000

 

1/10/40G IPS,2/4/8/10/16G FC ModulDS-X9334-K9 Power Manager SPI 1.001

1/10/40G IPS,2/4/8/10/16G FC ModulDS-X9334-K9 IO SPI 2.000

 

4/8/16/32G 1 RU Fabric Switch DS-C9132T IO SPI 2 0.024

4/8/16/32G 1 RU Fabric Switch DS-C9132T MI IO SPI 0.017

4/8/16/32G 1 RU Fabric Switch DS-C9132T LEM IO SPI 0.016

 

4/8/16/32G 2 RU Fabric Switch DS-C9396T-K9 SFP SPI 0.007

4/8/16/32G 2 RU Fabric Switch DS-C9396T-K9 IO SPI 2 0.013

4/8/16/32G 2 RU Fabric Switch DS-C9396T-K9 MI IO SPI 0.006

4/8/16/32G 2 RU Fabric Switch DS-C9396T-K9 LEM-1 SPI 0.016

4/8/16/32G 2 RU Fabric Switch DS-C9396T-K9 LEM-2 SPI 0.016

4/8/16/32G 2 RU Fabric Switch DS-C9396T-K9 LEM-3 SPI 0.016

 

4/8/16/32G 1 RU Fabric Switch DS-C9148T-K9 SFP SPI 0.007

4/8/16/32G 1 RU Fabric Switch DS-C9148T-K9 IO SPI 2 0.013

4/8/16/32G 1 RU Fabric Switch DS-C9148T-K9 MI IO SPI 0.006

 

1/10/25/40G IPS, 4/8/16/32G FC SwiDS-C9220I-K9 IO SPI 2 0.024

1/10/25/40G IPS, 4/8/16/32G FC SwiDS-C9220I-K9 MI IO SPI 0.027

1/10/25/40G IPS, 4/8/16/32G FC SwiDS-C9220I-K9 AKFPGA SPI 1.000

 

8/16/32/64 Gbps Advanced FC ModuleDS-X9748-3072K9 SFP SPI 0.008

8/16/32/64 Gbps Advanced FC ModuleDS-X9748-3072K9 IO SPI 0.029

 

8/16/32/64G 1 RU Fabric Switch DS-C9148V-K9 IO SPI 2 0.014

8/16/32/64G 1 RU Fabric Switch DS-C9148V-K9 MI IO SPI 0.012

 

8/16/32/64G 1 RU Fabric Switch DS-C9124V-K9 I O SPI 2 0.014

8/16/32/64G 1 RU Fabric Switch DS-C9124V-K9 MI IO SPI 0.012

 

switch # show version module 1 epld

EPLD Device Version

 

MI IO SPI 0.012

IO SPI 2 0.014

Installing EPLD Updates

Supervisors, switching, fabric, and fan modules may be upgraded in a switch. For Director switches, modules can be upgraded together or individually. For Fabric switches, modules are upgraded individually. Fabric switches do not require fabric and fan modules to be upgraded.

The modules to be upgraded are specified by the user. If the module number that is specified in the command is not present, the update is aborted. Otherwise, a warning and a prompt to continue is printed. If the user proceeds, the status of each specified module is printed followed by a table of installed and new EPLD versions. If no modules require upgrading, the command exits. If any module EPLD version is different and requires upgrading, the user is prompted to continue. All EPLDs are updated on the first specified module. The update process may take several minutes. After the update, the module is power cycled. For switching modules, this power cycle disrupts traffic on all ports of the module. If the new EPLD version is the same as the installed version or the module is present but not online, no action is taken for that module. If more than one module is specified, the download and power cycle process is repeated for the next module.

This section includes the following topics:

Installing EPLD Updates on All Modules in a Director Switch

To update all EPLDs sequentially with a single command, use the install all epld command with the module all fan-module all xbar all options. After each module is upgraded, it is power cycled to load the EPLD update. Switching module power cycles are disruptive to the traffic passing through them. If the active supervisor requires upgrading, it will be updated last and a supervisor switchover executed. Fan modules do not require to be power cycled.

Installing a Director Switch Supervisor Module EPLD Update

To update the EPLDs on supervisor modules of Director Switches in a nondisruptive manner, follow these steps:

Step 1.     Update the EPLD on the standby supervisor module. On the active supervisor module, enter the install all epld command, specifying the current standby supervisor module number.

After the EPLD update is complete, the standby supervisor module will be power cycled.

Step 2.     After the standby supervisor module reaches the 'ha-standby' state, perform a switchover and wait until the new standby supervisor module reaches the 'ha-standby' state.

Step 3.     From the active supervisor module, repeat the above steps.

For information about how to update the EPLDs on supervisor modules of the Fabric switches, see Installing a Switching Module EPLD Update.

Updating the Standby Supervisor Module EPLDs on a Cisco MDS 9700 Series Switch

switch# install all epld bootflash:m9000-pkg2-9.4.1.epld parallel module 6

 

Copy complete, now saving to disk (please wait)...

 

EPLD image signature verification passed

 

Compatibility check:

Module Type Upgradable Impact Reason

------ ---- ---------- ---------- ------

6 SUP Yes disruptive Module Upgradable

 

Retrieving EPLD versions... Please wait.

 

Images will be upgraded according to following table:

Module Type EPLD Running-Version New-Version Upg-Required

------ ---- ------------- --------------- ----------- ------------

6 SUP Power Manager SPI 18.000 19.000 Yes

The above modules require upgrade.

Do you want to continue (y/n) ? [n] y

 

Starting Module 6 EPLD Upgrade

Module 6 : Power Manager SPI [Upgrade Started ]

Module 6 : Power Manager SPI [Erasing ] : 100.00%

Module 6 : Power Manager SPI [Programming ] : 100.00% (6020818 of 6020818 total bytes)

 

Module 6 Upgrade Done.

 

Waiting for Module 6 to come online.

 

Module 6 EPLD upgrade is successful.

 

EPLD Upgrade Completed.

Module Type Upgrade-Result

------ ---- --------------

6 SUP Success

Installing a Switching Module EPLD Update

For Director Switches, use the install all epld uri parallel module slot command to update the EPLDs on an individual module. Use the module all option to update the EPLDs of both supervisors and all switching modules.

Updating Module EPLDs on a Director Switch

switch# install all epld bootflash:m9000-pkg2.9.4.1.epld parallel module 1

 

WARNING!!!: Executing the "install all epld" command

may result in multiple modules going offline and

affect redundant links.

 

For EPLD upgrade best practices, please refer below link:

 

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/mds9000/sw/7_3/upgrade/upgrade.html

 

Do you want to continue (y/n) ? [n] y

Copy complete, now saving to disk (please wait)...

 

EPLD image signature verification passed

 

Compatibility check:

Module Type Upgradable Impact Reason

------ ---- ---------- ---------- ------

1 LC Yes disruptive Module Upgradable

 

Retrieving EPLD versions... Please wait.

 

Images will be upgraded according to following table:

Module Type EPLD Running-Version New-Version Upg-Required

------ ---- ------------- --------------- ----------- ------------

1 LC Power Manager 10.000 10.000 No

1 LC IO 15.000 15.000 No

All Modules are up to date.

 

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Installing a Fabric Switch Supervisor EPLD Update

Note:      An EPLD update of the supervisor module of Fabric Switches (Cisco MDS 9100, Cisco MDS 9200, and Cisco MDS 9300 Series switches) is disruptive since there is no redundant supervisor to take over while the update is in progress. All traffic through the system is stopped while updating and the switch is power cycled after the upgrade has been completed. The update may take up to 30 minutes to complete.

The following message is displayed:

Data traffic on the switch will be affected!!
The switch will reload after the upgrade process.
Do you want to continue (y/n) ?

For more information about upgrading supervisor modules in Director Switches, see Installing a Director Switch Supervisor Module EPLD Update.

Updating Supervisor EPLDs on a Fabric Switch

switch# install module 1 epld bootflash:m9000-pkg2-9.3.2.epld

 

Retrieving EPLD versions... Please wait.

 

Images will be upgraded according to following table:

Module Type EPLD Running-Version New-Version Upg-Required

------ ---- ------------- --------------- ----------- ------------

1 SUP IO SPI 0.034 1.003 Yes

1 SUP IO SPI 2 0.005 1.002 Yes

 

Data traffic on the switch will be affected!!

The switch will reload after the upgrade process.

Do you want to continue (y/n) ? [n] y

 

Module 1 : IO SPI [Programming ] : 100.00% ( 12970 of 12970 total bytes)

Module 1 : IO SPI 2 [Programming ] : 100.00% ( 3137 of 3137 total bytes)

 

Waiting for Module to come online.

 

Module 1 EPLD upgrade is successful.

 

Reconfiguring Active Supervisor EPLDs.

The Supervisor will reset.

Module 1 : IO SPI 2 [Programming ] : 0.70% ( 22 of 3137 total bytes)

Module 1 EPLD upgrade is successful.

Installing a Fan Module EPLD Update

Use the install all epld uri parallel fan-module slot command to upgrade the EPLDs on the fan modules. The EPLD update for a fan module is nondisruptive and a power cycle is not required after the update.

Upgrading Fan Module EPLDs on a Cisco MDS 9700 Series Switch

switch# install all epld bootflash:m9000-pkg2.9.4.1.epld parallel fan-module 1

 

WARNING!!!: Executing the "install all epld" command

may result in multiple modules going offline and

affect redundant links.

 

It is strongly recommended to use one of the following

when EPLD upgrade is attempted on a system carrying

production traffic.or Module EPLDs".

 

1) "install module <mod#> epld"

2) "install all epld <uri> parallel module <mod#>"

where <mod#> is on a single module

 

For EPLD upgrade best practices, please refer to the link-

 

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/datacenter/

sw/best_practices/cli_mgmt_guide/epld_upgrade.html

 

Do you want to continue (y/n) ? [n] y

Copy complete, now saving to disk (please wait)...

 

EPLD image signature verification passed

 

Retrieving EPLD versions... Please wait.

 

Images will be upgraded according to following table:

Module Type EPLD Running-Version New-Version Upg-Required

------ ---- ------------- --------------- ----------- ------------

1 FAN Fan Controller (1) 0.002 0.006 Yes

1 FAN Fan Controller (2) 0.002 0.006 Yes

 

Programming Fan Module 1

Do you want to continue (y/n) ? [n] y

 

Fan 1 (1 of 2) : Fan Controller [Verifying ] : 100.00% ( 135658 of 135658 total bytes)

Fan 1 (2 of 2) : Fan Controller [Verifying ] : 100.00% ( 135658 of 135658 total bytes)

 

Waiting for Module to come online.

 

Fan Module 1 EPLD upgrade is successful.

Installing a Fabric Module EPLD Update

The Cisco MDS 9700 Series switches have dedicated fabric modules. These modules contain EPLDs, which can be upgraded as described in this section. All other Cisco MDS switches do not have these modules, so this process is not applicable to them.

For Cisco MDS 9700 Series switches, use the install all epld uri parallel xbar-module slot command to update the EPLDs on the fabric modules. This process power cycles the updated module. To ensure that the data traffic performance is not affected while the module is power cycled, check the fabric bandwidth utilization by using the show hardware fabric-utilization detail command. If there is adequate reserve fabric bandwidth available before the update starts, then the update will be nondisruptive.

Upgrading Fabric Module EPLDs for a Cisco MDS 9700 Series Switch

switch# install all epld bootflash:m9000-pkg2.9.4.1.epld parallel xbar-module 1

 

WARNING!!!: Executing the "install all epld" command

may result in multiple modules going offline and

affect redundant links.

 

It is strongly recommended to use one of the following

when EPLD upgrade is attempted on a system carrying

production traffic.

 

1) "install module <mod#> epld"

2) "install all epld <uri> parallel module <mod#>"

where <mod#> is on a single module

 

For EPLD upgrade best practices, please refer to the link-

 

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/datacenter/

sw/best_practices/cli_mgmt_guide/epld_upgrade.html

 

Do you want to continue (y/n) ? [n] y

Copy complete, now saving to disk (please wait)...

 

EPLD image signature verification passed

 

Compatibility check:

Module Type Upgradable Impact Reason

------ ---- ---------- ---------- ------

1 Xbar Yes disruptive Module Upgradable

 

Retrieving EPLD versions... Please wait.

 

Images will be upgraded according to following table:

Module Type EPLD Running-Version New-Version Upg-Required

------ ---- ------------- --------------- ----------- ------------

1 Xbar Power Manager 1.003 1.004 Yes

The above modules require upgrade.

Do you want to continue (y/n) ? [n] y

 

Starting Xbar Module 1 EPLD Upgrade

 

Xbar Module 1 EPLD upgrade is successful.

 

EPLD Upgrade Completed.

Module Type Upgrade-Result

------ ---- --------------

1 Xbar Success

EPLD Versions in Cisco MDS 9000 EPLD Bundle

Each EPLD bundle that you can download from http://www.cisco.com is a bundle of EPLD upgrades. The following table lists the EPLD versions for Cisco MDS 9000 series platforms for Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 9.4(1).

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