Conference netcad::hub_mgnt

3645.0. "Problem loading PS900FP with V2.2" by SCASS1::davesmac.auo.dec.com::korns () Fri Jun 21 1996 01:11

I am unable to update a PORTswitch 900FP to V2.2 (i.e.; load DEFMM220.BIN)

Environment:

	clearVISN V1.0 Kit (pulled 20-Jun) which provided:
		- Flash Loader V1.2A
		- DCF FIRMWARE Directory

	Used NetRider Loader V1.1 (came with Access Server Mgr V2.0 kit)

I was able to successfully load a DR900RM, DC900MX, DS900EF PS900TP and 
PS900CP all with no problems using this same configuration.

Here is a console SHOW SETTINGS for the PS900FP in question along with 
the HUBLOAD.LOG file of the failing PS900FP load attempt.

Dave,

==============================================================================
                        Enter selection number : 3

PORTswitch 900FP - slot 5
==============================================================================

PORTswitch 900FP, 12 Port FO Ethernet Rptr SNMP, HW=v1,RO=v01.05,SW=V2.0.0
SysUpTime                                 : 05:53:47   76 resets
SNMP Read/Write Community                 : public
SNMP Trap Addresses                       : Not Configured
Status of Last Downline Upgrade           : No Status
BootP                                     : Disabled

Interface     IP Address      Subnet Mask     Def. Gateway    Other Info
---------     ----------      -----------     ------------    ----------
Ethernet Port                                                 08-00-2B-B3-A6-43

==============================================================================

FROM HUBLOAD.LOG ..... see error at end

[INFO] Load Agent Name:  dechub900;   Agent Address:  16.73.176.33
[INFO] Slot Number: 5
[INFO] Community String: public
[HUBMODULE] Setting (ChasLoadEntryStatus) to CreateRequest (2)
[HUBMODULE] Set load host IP address (ChasLoadIpHostAddr)
[HUBMODULE] Setting load filename
[HUBMODULE] Setting (ChasLoadEntryStatus) Valid (1)
[HUBMODULE] Setting (ChasLoadAdminStatus) Start-write (3)
[INFO] Maximum Polling Time = 20 Minutes.
[INFO] File Transfer has been Triggered.
[INFO] Please Ensure TFTP Server has been started.
[STATUS] File Transfer attempt in progress for 15 seconds
[INFO] PORTswitch 900FP, 12 Port FO Ethernet Rptr SNMP, HW=v1,RO=v01.05,SW=V2.0.0
0
[STATUS] File Transfer attempt in progress for 30 seconds
[STATUS] File Transfer attempt in progress for 45 seconds
[STATUS] File Transfer attempt in progress for 60 seconds
[STATUS] File Transfer attempt in progress for 75 seconds
[STATUS] File Transfer attempt in progress for 90 seconds
[STATUS] File Transfer attempt in progress for 105 seconds
[STATUS] File Transfer attempt in progress for 120 seconds
[STATUS] File Transfer attempt in progress for 135 seconds
[STATUS] File Transfer attempt in progress for 150 seconds
[STATUS] File Transfer attempt in progress for 165 seconds
[STATUS] File Transfer attempt in progress for 180 seconds
[STATUS] File Transfer attempt in progress for 195 seconds
[ERROR] HUB MANAGER:  FAILED_LC_UNKNOWN_ERROR 
[STATUS] Polling complete.
PORTswitch 900FP, 12 Port FO Ethernet Rptr SNMP, HW=v1,RO=v01.05,SW=V2.0.0
 

This was an assisted load, DEChub is at V4.2.

If anybody wants to peek, the PS900FP is in slot 5 of DEChub
at 16.73.176.33.

Dave

    Hi Dave
    
    I believe PORTswitch 900FP needs to have own IP address to use
    HUBloader/Flash Loader, excerpt from readme.txt follows:
    
    "HUBloader CANNOT do Hub Managed loads of the DECrepeater 900TM, 
    900GM, 900FP (aka PORTswitch 900FP), 90TS or 90FS.  This is not a
    problem with HUBloader, but has to do with the hardware implementation
    of these devices.
    
    You MUST put an IP address in each of these, and perform a Direct load.
    HUBloader does support Hub assisted upgrades of the new PORTswitch
    900TP and 900CP."
    
    Rgds
    Jeannie  
                     

Ah ha! I'll try that.

I did have to do that for the DECrepeater 900TM I loaded so I know
what you're talking about. In fact, HUBloader even told me with a special
message that I had to do that for the DR900TM. It went ahead and
attempted it do the HUB assisted load for the PS900FP (aka; DR900FP)
without warning.

I'll do the direct load with IP address and reply here with status.

Thanks, Dave