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IBM b-type Software Firmware Download Instructions

How To


Summary

Steps to Download IBM b-type Software Firmware

Objective

To clarify steps necessary to download FOS software via IBM Fix Central

Environment

Fix Central

Steps

  • Select “Select product” tab
  • Under “Product Group” dropdown, select “System Storage”
  • Under “Select from System Storage”, select “Storage area network (SAN)”
  • Under “Storage area network (SAN)”, select “SAN b-type” for Brocade switches.
 
  • With “SAN b-type” selected:
      a. Under “Select from SAN b-type”, select the proper model.
      b. Under “Installed Version”, select the proper FOS version.
      c. Click the Continue box.
 
  • On the page “Select fixes”, select the appropriate fix-pack (FOS version) for your product and select the download method.
  • Log in to IBM with your IBMid account.
    • If you have trouble with the login, you may need to either create an IBMid or reset your password.
    • You will need to create an IBMid if it’s your first time to login this website.
    • If you lost your password, trying to reset your password with “Forgot password”.
 
  • Select Download Options.
  • You must provide the proper information for the FOS entitlement check. Enter your country, IBM Machine Type and Machine Serial Number.
exhibit 1
 image of fields where to place model type and serial number
  • Once the Entitlement is successfully confirmed, select the “LinkToBroadcomSWPortal” link.
  • On the “Leaving IBM Web site” page, select “Continue” to be redirected to the Brocade Assist Portal.
  • Enter your company email address to log into the Brocade Assist Portal. (You will need to create a Broadcom account if it’s your first time to login this website.
  • Enter the verification code sent to your email address.
  • Enter your IBM machine serial number and click “Search Serial”, check “My Downloads” for FOS packages.
exhibit 2
image of fields for serial number verification

Related Information

IBM Fix Central

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
01 May 2024

UID

ibm17149992

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