Running System Rompaq - Compaq Smart Array 221 User Manual

Running System ROMPaq

System ROMPaq is used to update the firmware in Compaq servers. The Smart
Array 221 Controller has enhanced drive array capabilities; many existing
servers may not be able to take advantage of these capabilities without updated
firmware. Since it is difficult to determine when the firmware needs to be
updated, Compaq recommends that you run the latest System ROMPaq on all
servers when installing a new Smart Array 221 Controller. If you purchased
your server with the Smart Array 221 Controller already installed, you do not
need to run System ROMPaq at the time of server installation.
To run System ROMPaq:
1. Place the System ROMPaq diskette in the server diskette drive.
2. Boot the server by turning on the power.
3. Press Enter at the Welcome screen.
4. At the Select A Device screen, select the server from the list of the
programmable devices. This may be the only item in the list. Press Enter.
5. At the Select An Image screen you will see:
Press Enter.
Writer: Karen Hale Project: Compaq Smart Array 221 Controller User Guide Comments: 388541-001
CAUTION: If you are replacing an existing array controller, such
as the Compaq SMART-2SL Array Controller, with the Smart Array
221 Controller, the system may not boot after hardware
installation. It may not boot if the old array controller was the
primary controller containing the boot disk.
To avoid this problem, run System ROMPaq before you make the
hardware installation. This ensures that the server will recognize
the Smart Array 221 Controller and not hang up on boot.
Device to reprogram:
Current ROM revision:
Select Firmware Images:
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your server
date of existing ROM version
date of latest ROM version
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