Upgrade drive firmware workflow
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Download drive firmware files.
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Begin drive firmware upgrade.
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Finish
Upgrade controller software and firmware
You upgrade your storage array's software and, optionally, the IOM firmware and the nonvolatile static
random access memory (NVSRAM) to make sure you have all the latest features and bug fixes.
Download software files from support site
You download the new downloadable package (DLP) software files from the Lenovo Support Web site to
your management client.
The time it takes to upgrade depends on your storage array configuration and the components that you are
upgrading.
Step 1.
If your storage array contains only one active controller or you do not have a multipath driver
installed, stop I/O activity to the storage array to prevent application errors. If your storage array
has two active controllers and you have a multipath driver installed, you do not need to stop I/O
activity.
Step 2.
Enter a valid DE Series controller Machine Type in the Find Your Product field. For example,
7Y70, 7Y71, 7Y74, 7Y75, 7Y76, 7Y77, 7Y78, 7Y79 or 7Y80.
Step 3.
Select Drivers & Software.
Step 4.
Select Product Firmware.
Step 5.
Select the appropriate Controller Firmware Update Bundle.
Follow the remaining instructions. The file to download has a filename similar to lnvgy_fw_storage_
Step 6.
11.50.0_anyos_noarch with a .zip or .tar.gz extension.
Step 7.
If you do NOT want to upgrade the IOM firmware at this time, click Suspend IOM Auto-
Synchronization.
If you have a storage array with a single controller, the IOM firmware is not upgraded.
Go to Transfer software files to the controllers..
Transfer software files to the controllers
You transfer the software files to your controllers so you can begin the upgrade process. The components
are copied from the management client to the controllers and placed in a staging area in flash memory.
Attention: Risk of data loss or risk of damage to the storage array - Do not make changes to the
storage array while the upgrade is occurring. Maintain power to the storage array.
Step 1.
Under ThinkSystem SAN OS Software upgrade, click Begin Upgrade.
The Upgrade ThinkSystem SAN OS Software dialog appears.
Step 2.
Select one or more files to begin the upgrade process:
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ThinkSystem DE Series Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide for 2U Enclosures