| > What is this "boot block" image on the FIRMWARE page for the VNswitch?
The "boot block" is a VNswitch image separate from the operational image.
It contains the core diagnostics and primive load capabilities. If the
operational firmware image ever gets corrupted (maybe from a power outage
during an image upgrade), then the boot block will detect this and request
(via bootp and tftp) that a new operational image be loaded.
> What do I do with it? How do I know when I should do something with
> it?
Boot block images can be upgraded in a VNswitch just like the operational image.
When do you know to upgrade the boot block? The release notes for each
operational release will say what version of the boot block is required.
Dan
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