Updating The Controller Firmware - NexStor 4900F Series User Manual

Chapter 4 - Managing and Monitoring

Updating the Controller Firmware

To flash the controller with new, updated, or simply reloading the firmware,
obtain the firmware file by downloading it from the support web site.
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Updating the Controller Firmware
Obtain the new or updated controller firmware file. Download it from the
support web site or access the file on the Software Documentation Disc.
Connect the USB end of the NexStor Communication cable to the Service
port located on the RAID Controller. The cable is included with the storage
system.
RS-232 Service Port
Connect the other end of the cable with the DB-9 connector to either a host
system's RS-232 serial communication port or a VT-100 type terminal port.
Power on the storage system.
On a host system run a terminal emulation program, or start the terminal.
Verify that the communication parameters are as follows:
• 115,200 Baud
• 8 Data bits
• 1 Stop bit
• None (parity)
• Flow Control Off
By pressing and holding down the <Enter> key, the controller will
automatically sense and set the baud rate during boot.
RS-232 Service Port Connection