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5 Software Management
The system includes an embedded management CPU card that runs Mellanox Onyx® (MLNX-OS®) management software. This
system includes a CLI, WebUI, SNMP, system management software, Ethernet protocols and IB management software (OpenSM).
For Mellanox Onyx (MLNX-OS) systems management package and related documentation, visit the product page at http://
www.mellanox.com/page/mlnx_os.
For Cumulus® Linux® software management instructions, refer to the
Cumulus Linux User Guide
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5.1 Upgrading Software
5.1.1 Mellanox Onyx (MLNX-OS) Software Upgrade
Software and firmware updates are available from the Mellanox Support website. Check that your current revision is the latest one
available on the Mellanox Support website. If you do not have the latest revision, upgrade your software using the CLI or the GUI.
Copy the updated software to a known location on a remote server within the user’s LAN.
For further information please refer to the
Mellanox Onyx (MLNX-OS) Software User Manual
in the "Upgrading Onyx (MLNX-OS)
Software" section.
Prior to updating, read and follow all of the instructions regarding the updating of the software on your system.
5.1.2 Switch Firmware Update
The systems do not require firmware updating. Firmware updating is done through the Mellanox Onyx (MLNX-OS) management
software.
5.1.3 Cumulus Linux Software Upgrade
For Cumulus Linux software upgrade instructions, see Upgrading Cumulus Linux in the Cumulus Linux User Guide.
The Ethernet ports for remote management connect to Ethernet systems. These systems must be configured to 100Mb/1Gb
auto-negotiation.
No more than two subnet managers are recommended for any single fabric.