Updating Ses Controller Card Firmware - NexStor 4900F Series User Manual

Chapter 4 - Managing and Monitoring

Updating SES Controller Card Firmware

The following information describes the procedures to update the firmware to
the SES Controller card. The preferred method is to take the enclosure off-line
first, then perform the upgrade. This prevents bus reset errors.
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Updating SES Controller Card Firmware
Connect one end of the null-modem RS-232 cable to the RS-232 Service port
located on the SES Controller card.
SES Controller Card
RS-232 Service Port
NOTE: The cable is a female-to-female DB-9 null-modem serial cable and is
included with the storage system. Refer to "Null-Modem Cable
Specifications" on page 159 for cable specifications.
Connect the other end of the cable to either a host system's RS-232 serial
communication port or a VT-100 type terminal.
Power on the storage system.
On a host system run a terminal emulation program, or start the terminal.
Verify the communication parameters are as follows:
• 9600 Baud
• 8 Data bits
• 1 Stop bit
• None (parity)
• Flow Control Off
At the cursor, type <Control-E>.
NOTE: If the terminal program is not communicating, refer to "Setting the
Communications Parameters Automatically" on page 117.
RS-232 Service Port Connection