Promise Technology Vess R3600 Series Product Manual page 187

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Update Firmware
Use this function to flash (update) the firmware on the Vess R3600.
Download the latest firmware image file from PROMISE support:
http://www.promise.com/support/
Important
Verify that no background activities are running on the RAID subsystem.
To update the firmware on the subsystem and JBOD expansion units:
1. Click the Administration tab.
2. Click the Firmware Update tab.
3. Choose a download option:
• Local File through HTTP – Click the Choose File button, locate the firmware
image file, click the file to choose it, then click the Open button.
• TFTP Server – Enter the TFTP Server host name or IP address, port number and file name.
4. Optional. Check the Non-disruptive Image Update (NDIU) box.
NDIU updates the RAID controllers and I/O modules one at a time, enabling I/O operations continue
during the firmware update. Updates with this option take a longer period of time to complete. Only dual
controller models support this feature.
5. Click the Download button.
The next screen shows the Flash Image (firmware image file) Version Number and Build Date.
6. Click the Submit button.
The progress of the update displays.
Warning
Do NOT power off the subsystem during the update!
Do NOT move to any other screen until the firmware update operation
is completed!
and save it to your Host PC or TFTP server.
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