Using the Download Disk Drive Firmware Wizard

Use the Download Disk Drive Firmware Wizard to transfer a downloadable package to disk drives in the storage subsystem. Disk drive firmware packages may include both firmware files and mode page files. Running this wizard from the storage management station causes a file transfer to selected disk drives.

The Download Disk Drive Firmware Wizard helps you to select firmware packages and compatible disk drives. You can download files to multiple disk drives at a time to keep downtime to a minimum. To learn more about the wizard before you begin, see the “A Preview of the Download Disk Drive Firmware Wizard” section in this topic.

Procedure


Attention:

Risk of application errors – Stop all I/O activity to the storage subsystem before the download to prevent application errors. Before starting any disk drive firmware downloads, make sure that all data on the affected disk drives has been backed up.


Attention:

Possible loss of data – Perform downloads only under the guidance of a representative. Downloading disk drive firmware package files incorrectly could result in performance problems or loss of data.


Attention:

Possible damage to disk drives and loss of data access – Do not make any configuration changes to the storage subsystem while downloading disk drive firmware package files. If you make configuration changes, the download could fail and make the selected disk drives unusable.

  1. From the Subsystem Management Window, select Advanced >> Maintenance >> Download >> Disk Drive Firmware/Mode Pages .
  2. Follow the directions on each wizard dialog. Click Next to move to the next wizard dialog.


    Note:

    Each wizard dialog has context-sensitive help. Click Help to receive the help applicable for that specific dialog.

A Preview of the Download Disk Drive Firmware Wizard

You will encounter these dialogs when you use the Download Disk Drive Firmware Wizard:

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