The storage management software lets you execute downloadable firmware
During firmware or memory downloads, the storage management software periodically polls the controller to see if the download has completed. Once the first controller completes the memory or firmware upgrade, it passes the downloadable package to the second controller, which uses it to update its memory. When finished, the second controller is rebooted.
Caution:
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Download new firmware to a storage subsystem with a failed controller and then replace the failed controller with a new one. |
After the new controller is installed, the storage subsystem detects the controller replacement and synchronizes the firmware on both controllers. |
Download new firmware to a storage subsystem with a failed controller, but then place the controller back online (assuming the problem was with something other than the controller). |
The firmware synchronization does NOT happen. |
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To download firmware packages:
To download NVSRAM packages:
Result: The Firmware Download or NVSRAM Download Main Screen is displayed. The Current configuration area lists the current firmware and NVSRAM versions in use by the storage subsystem controllers. The File Selection area lets you select a local or mapped directory and then displays downloadable package files compatible with the current storage subsystem configuration in that directory. You can select the file you wish to download from the displayed list. |
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In the File Selection area, change from the home directory that is initially displayed to the directory in which the file to download resides, by either clicking on the folder to open it, or typing the folder name in the File name: text box. Then, select the file as described above. |
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Select the package file to download from the File Selection area. Do one of the following:
Notes:
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Select OK. Result: The Firmware or NVSRAM Download main screen is closed. The Confirm Download dialog is displayed. Note: If the file selected was not valid or compatible with the current storage subsystem configuration, the File Selection Error dialog is displayed. Select OK to close it, then choose a compatible firmware or NVSRAM file. |
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Select Yes on the Confirm Download dialog. Result: The Confirm Download dialog is closed. The download begins, and the Download Progress dialog is displayed. |
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Monitor the progress and completion status of the download to the controllers. First, the file is downloaded to the storage subsystem, then each controller is updated with this new file one at a time. If the update to the first controller succeeds, the second controller then receives the update. The status of the file transfer and the update to each participating controller is displayed on the dialog, as described below. Important: When the firmware download successfully completes, a dialog will appear stating that the firmware downloaded is not compatible with the current version of the Subsystem Management Window that is running. To load the version of the Subsystem Management Window that is compatible with this firmware download, close this dialog and select Tools >> Manage Device. Note: The progress and status of optimal controllers participating in the download is displayed. Other controllers in the storage subsystem are not represented on the dialog.
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