Downloading the Firmware

Use this procedure to download the firmware only. The firmware is activated immediately.

There is a version number for each firmware file. The version number indicates whether the firmware is a major version or a minor version. You can use this procedure to download and activate only the minor firmware versions. However, you can use the Enterprise Management Window to download and activate both the major firmware versions and the minor firmware versions. For more information, refer to the Upgrading the Controller Firmware online help topic in the Enterprise Management Window.

  1. Select Advanced >> Maintenance >> Download >> Controller Firmware .


    Note:

    The Current version area lists the current firmware and NVSRAM versions in use by controllers in the storage subsystem.

  2. To locate the directory in which the file to download resides, in the File Selection area, click Browse.
  3. Select the file to download from the File Selection area by double-clicking the file.

    These actions occur:

  4. Click OK.


    Note:

    If the file selected was not valid or compatible with the current storage subsystem configuration, the File Selection Error dialog appears. Click OK to close it, and choose a compatible firmware file.

  5. Click Yes on the Confirm Download dialog.The download starts, and the Download Progress dialog appears.

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