Brocade ICX Series (cheap & powerful 10gbE/40gbE switching)
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Code:
> ping 127.0.0.1
Pinging 127.0.0.1 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128
Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128
Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128
Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128
Ping statistics for 127.0.0.1:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms
Code:
> ping 128.0.0.1
Pinging 128.0.0.1 with 32 bytes of data:
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Ping statistics for 128.0.0.1:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),Ok, I pinged /private/tftpboot at 127.0.0.1 and got a bunch of responses, similar to the above. Tried again. Now, I'm getting "gatewayip needed but not set"
I've tried many many ip address for the switch.
Sorry missed that you did. What ports on the 6450 are connected? TFTP only works via the regular switch ports when the switch OS boots; TFTP only works via the management port when in the boot loader.
I assigned the switch an IP of 192.168.40.118 but didn't receive a response. For the TFTPd it was using a 192.168.40.79 and received a response. See attached.
I've tried it without any connections and a wired connection to my network through port 1.
Per @LodeRunner
When you're in the bootloader,
ICX64XX-boot>> you need to connect your ethernet cable to the management port.Wait... I have been connecting from my laptop's USB-C to the switch's console port via OIKWAN USB-C to RJ45 Serial Adapter. I am assuming the console port is the same as the management port (top left) on the switch. Is the management port different?
The management nic port is below that, on the bottom left. The tftp stuff is done over Ethernet, typically plugged into the Ethernet port of the PC you're working with, just like the serial.
I tried the port on the bottom left, but it didn't make any type of connection to the switch (see attached). Also, disregard the ethernet cable plugged into Port #1, I wasn't using it. I've also attached the cable that I am using to connect the computer to the switch.
I'm beginning to wonder if it's something that I'm doing wrong or if the switch is bad. I'm just about to give up on it.
I'm beginning to wonder if it's something that I'm doing wrong or if the switch is bad. I'm just about to give up on it.
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Should the (network) cable be connected directly to the computer that I'm using with the (serial) cable, and which port should the (network) cable be connected to?
So there needs to be two cables (well, three if you include power).
Top Port is console serial connection. Uses the usb adapter you posted. Leave that in this port until done.
Bottom port is Network Management. This plugs into your network for the firmware steps. You want to plug this into your existing network. At this point, you should be able to ping 40.118
Top Port is console serial connection. Uses the usb adapter you posted. Leave that in this port until done.
Bottom port is Network Management. This plugs into your network for the firmware steps. You want to plug this into your existing network. At this point, you should be able to ping 40.118
That is what I needed! Finally, got it! Thanks everyone! Figures it was something simple, but that I would have never figured out on my own.
Now, I'm stuck on the last step... the licensing "flash copy stack error: tftp timeout." Any suggestion on cables or other issues.
