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# Flashing the LB6M to a Brocade TurboIron 24X
## Disclaimer & Caveats
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Once you decide which version to use, you need to decide between the L2 and L3 image. The Layer 3 image is the full OS including everything - all routing protocols as well as all L2 features. This is what should be used in 99% of cases, especially if you want to use the config guide on this site. The L2 image is layer 2 switching only. If you have a special case where this is needed, it's included.
**Note:** In 99% of cases, you should choose the v8 layer 3 image. If you're unsure about anything, use this version.
Now that you've chosen, start a TFTP server and copy over ```brocadeboot.bin``` from the Bootloader folder. Then take whatever OS image you decided upon, and rename it to ```brocadeimage.bin``` - this ensures all the commands in this guide match. Put your new ```brocadeimage.bin``` on your TFTP server as well.
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### Contributing:
The markdown source for these guides is hosted on [**our Github repo.**](https://github.com/Fohdeesha/quanta-brocade) If you have any suggested changes or additions feel free to submit a pull request.
```Documentation version:``` [ v2.6 (03-01-18)](https://github.com/Fohdeesha/quanta-brocade/commits/master)
```Documentation version:``` [ v2.7 (03-01-18)](https://github.com/Fohdeesha/quanta-brocade/commits/master)