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Chapter 10: Utilities
Software Upgrades
Note: The Ready to install check box and the Install button are disabled if there are any
outstanding administration alerts or service tickets.
4. To begin the upgrade process, click Install.
Read the onscreen information to learn what to expect during the upgrade. The bottom status bar
displays installation progress, and a message displays if a reboot is required.
Depending on the type of upgrade, the DXi may be placed in service mode for about an hour. While in
service mode, the system will shut down all backup and replication services. If necessary, the DXi will
restart one or more times to complete the upgrade.
Note: If you decide not to install the software upgrade after downloading it, click Remove
Software Upgrade File to remove the current download from the DXi.
Clear your Web browser cache before logging on to the remote management console for the first time
following the software upgrade. This will ensure the remote management console displays correctly.
Uploading a Software Upgrade File
The Software Upgrade page allows you to upload and install a software upgrade file on the DXi6900. Use
this upgrade method if the DXi cannot access the Internet.
Before you begin, download the software upgrade file on a computer connected to the Internet, and then
copy the software upgrade file (.fw) to the computer you will use to access the DXi remote management
console. You can download the software upgrade file and release notes from the Quantum Service and
Support Web site:
http://www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport/Index.aspx
To access the Software Upgrade page, click the Utilities menu, and then click the Software Upgrade tab
(see Figure 244 below).
Figure 244: Software Upgrade Page
To upload a software upgrade file:
1. Click the Browse button to browse the system and locate the software upgrade file.
2. Click Upload.
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