How to upgrade the firmware on the controller
(If you have dual controller, follow the same steps below, simply switch the serial cable to the lower port)
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From the computer connected to the controller, access the Disk Array Administrator software. |
| From the System Menu, select Shutdown/Restart and press Enter. |
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Select Yes and press Enter. |
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The system confirms that it has shut down. |
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Press Enter to reboot. |
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While the controller reboots, hold down the spacebar on your keyboard. |
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The Flash Utility screen displays. |
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Press the number on your keyboard that corresponds to the protocol you want to use to transfer the firmware upgrade file from your computer to the controller. |
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It is recommend that the KERMIT protocol be used. |
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Using your terminal emulator software, send the .fla file using KERMIT. |
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If you are using HyperTerminal, select Transfer | Send File, navigate to where the firmware update file is located, select it, and click Open. Select the same Protocol |
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from the drop-down list that you selected from the Flash Utility screen. Click Send. |
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The file transfers. The system displays messages showing that it is flashing the code and rebooting the controller. |
If you have more in depth questions about the upgrade process reference Chapter 3, Accessing the Disk Array Administrator Software.