You can try to add the command: "allow-unsupported-transceiver" to your configuration; it will warn you that warranty is void and TAC will not be able to support you if there are issues around that unsupported transceiver. Unsure where that advice to upgrade the bootrom is based on, it's not something that I recognize.
I don't think it's even possible to just upgrade the bootrom, it's included in the firmware and handled automatically.
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Herman Robers
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Original Message:
Sent: Aug 15, 2024 01:16 AM
From: dbasu
Subject: HP Switch 5406Rzl2 (J9850A) & Aruba 2930F-48G-740W-PoE+-4SFP+ Switch (JL558A)
Good Morning,
Thanks a lot for your reply.
My Switch is not accepting CISCO SFPs, which I have some extra). The local vendor said I need change Boot ROM so that it becomes Cisco compatible.
I am using HP Switches for last ten years but never thought of this.
Only when I ran short of SFPs -----
You advice is required.
Original Message:
Sent: 8/14/2024 1:45:00 PM
From: parnassus
Subject: RE: HP Switch 5406Rzl2 (J9850A) & Aruba 2930F-48G-740W-PoE+-4SFP+ Switch (JL558A)
Why?
Those Primary and Secondary Boot ROM Versions (KB.16.01.0009) are the right ones related to your application version (KB.16.11.0020). Don't let Boot ROM and Application Software similar build numbering to confuse you (read release notes).
Original Message:
Sent: 8/14/2024 7:47:00 AM
From: dbasu
Subject: RE: HP Switch 5406Rzl2 (J9850A) & Aruba 2930F-48G-740W-PoE+-4SFP+ Switch (JL558A)
I need help updating boot ROM and not FIRMWARE of my J9850A.
I searched hell-to-heaven on HPE but didn't get a clue. All I get is to upgrade the firmware.
Image Size (bytes) Date Version
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Primary Image : 34451043 07/12/24 KB.16.11.0020
Secondary Image : 34451043 07/12/24 KB.16.11.0020
Boot ROM Version
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Primary Boot ROM Version : KB.16.01.0009
Secondary Boot ROM Version : KB.16.01.0009 -------------> I want to upgrade
Default Boot Image : Secondary
Default Boot ROM : Primary
Request your kind help on the process.
D Basu
d.basu[at]aiesl.in
Original Message:
Sent: May 31, 2022 12:20 PM
From: parnassus
Subject: HP Switch 5406Rzl2 (J9850A) & Aruba 2930F-48G-740W-PoE+-4SFP+ Switch (JL558A)
Hello Maxime, technically speaking you should be able to upgrade from KB.16.06 to KB.16.11 (and from WC.16.08 to WC.16.11) without using any particular interim software release, just be prepared to - according to Release Notes (if that is reported) - see the BootROM automatically updated too (with auto-reboot of the Switch), this will imply your switch could perform two consecutive power cycles (so be calm, no warning).
As usual try to perform those "jumps" being connected through Serial Console so you will be able to grab all the messages during the booting phase(es) and read relevant Release Notes to understand if there will be issues with particular configuration statements even if this could be an issue more during the downgrading procedure than during the upgrade one (do not forget to backup you running configuration and keep it in a safe place before starting).
Keep trace of your starting software version (show versions, show flash) so you have a "starting point" to inform about the Aruba TAC in case of issues.
The above is valid for upgrading (or updating) standalone switches, in case of stacks things are little bit different.
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Davide Poletto
Original Message:
Sent: May 30, 2022 07:36 AM
From: Maxime Mestais
Subject: HP Switch 5406Rzl2 (J9850A) & Aruba 2930F-48G-740W-PoE+-4SFP+ Switch (JL558A)
Hi all. I need to know if I must download intermediate version to update my switch.
For HP Switch 5406Rzl2 (J9850A) KB.16.06.0009 to KB.16.11.0004
and Aruba 2930F-48G-740W-PoE+-4SFP+ Switch (JL558A) WC.16.08.0003 to WC.16.11.0004
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Maxime Mestais
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