Caution: When downloading firmware or NVSRAM packages to the storage subsystem, stop all I/O if you are not using a multi-path driver. If you do not stop I/O, application errors will occur because logical drive ownership will not change to the other controller when the controller reboots.
For more information about downloading firmware or NVSRAM, see the Subsystem Management Window Help.
This reference contains commands and parameters that are current with the latest storage management software. If you are managing storage subsystems running firmware for previous releases, not all of these commands may be supported. See thefor a complete list of commands and their associated firmware levels.
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Download new controller firmware to the storage subsystem
<"filename"> = is the file path and filename of a valid feature key file, enclosed in double quotes. Valid filenames for feature key files end with a .key extension.
Important: Double quotes are required surrounding the filename.
The feature key file, FlashCopy.key, is downloaded to the controllers in the storage subsystem. The controllers use this key file to enable the premium feature associated with this feature key file.
X = is the enclosure ID and Y = is the slot number of the drive.
<"filename"> = is the file path and filename of a drive firmware file, enclosed in double quotes.
<content> = is firmware or modePage
Important: The client will check the specified drive to determine whether or not it is valid. If there is no drive at slot 0, an error will return. Double quotes are required around the filename.
Caution:
Stop all I/O to the storage subsystem prior to the download to prevent application errors.
It is your responsibility to ensure that the specified file is compatible with the drive enclosure you selected. If a non-compatible file is downloaded, the selected drive enclosure may become unusable.
Do not make any configuration changes to the storage subsystem while downloading drive firmware. Doing so could cause the firmware download to fail and make the selected drives unusable.
Downloading drive firmware incorrectly could result in damage to the drives or loss of data. Downloads should be performed only under the guidance of a technical support representative.
X = is the enclosure ID whose ESMs are to receive the new firmware.
<"filename"> = is the file path and filename of an ESM firmware file, enclosed in double quotes.
Important:
The client checks the specified enclosure to determine whether or not it is valid.
When no enclosure ID is specified, ESM firmware is downloaded to all the enclosures.
Double quotes are required around the filename.
Caution: No internal checking is done to ensure that the ESM firmware file you are downloading is compatible with the specified drive enclosure. It is your responsibility to ensure that the specified file is compatible with the drive enclosure you selected. If a non-compatible file is downloaded, the selected drive enclosure may become unusable.