Updating The Firmware - Accusys ACS-8910 User Manual

6.3.2 Updating the Firmware

The embedded firmware of the ACS-8910 can be updated through the RS-232 port using a terminal
or PC in terminal emulation mode. When updating the firmware, be sure the ACS-8910 is
disconnected to the system to avoid any data lost.
Verify the terminal, or terminal emulation software, settings (Baud rate, Stop bit, Data bit, Parity,
Flow control) match the RS-232 settings of the ACS-8910. The Flow control must be set to
Software control (XON/XOFF) and the file transfer protocol must be set to ASCII.
To update the firmware, perform the following steps.
NOTE: Refer to section 6.1 Key Definitions under ANSI Terminal for information on how to
navigate when running the Monitor Utility.
Start the Monitor Utility by pressing the [Ctrl]+[D] keys.
1.
Go to the "Menu" section by pressing the [Tab] key.
2.
Press the [ENT] key to open the "Main Menu" menu.
3.
Go to the "6 RAID Funs" menu.
4.
Go to the "6A Update ROM" menu, then press the [ENT] key.
5.
When prompted "Are you ready to download the new firmware?
6.
(Y/N)" ENT [Y] to continue.
When prompted "Are you sure? (Y/N)" enter [Y] to confirm.
7.
Press the "ALT+T", then press "T"
8.
Choice the new firmware file from your disk drive.
9.
When prompted "Begin firmware transfer now", it means the file has began to transfer.
10.
From the terminal or terminal emulation program, go to the location where the new firmware
11.
file is located and began the file transfer.
Once the file transfer is complete the screen will display a similar message:
12.
File transfer is complete
Checksum = xxxxx : OK.
New firmware transfer complete.
When the message "Enter 'Go' to update the firmware" prompted; type "Go" to continue.
13.
When the message "Enter 'Go' to reconfirm" prompted, type "Go" to continue.
14.
The firmware will be programmed and the ACS-8910 will automatically restart once
completed. The firmware upgrade is done.
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