Upgrading The Firmware - Intel SS4000-E - Entry Storage System NAS Server User Manual

Managing Your Storage System

Upgrading the Firmware

The Firmware option is available from the Advanced tab in the top navigation bar. The
Firmware screen displays the current version of the firmware that is installed on your
storage system. It also allows you to upgrade it if newer firmware becomes available.
For additional security, you must enter your administrator password in order to upgrade
the firmware. In addition, you should backup your data before upgrading the firmware.
Caution:
•
When you upgrade the firmware, the storage system restarts, and access to the
Manager is interrupted. Users cannot access the shared folders while the system
restarts. If users have shared files open, data might be lost. Be sure to have all users
save their changes and close any open files before you upgrade the firmware.
•
Restarting the storage system when a backup is occurring does not have adverse
effects; the backup resumes automatically when the storage system resumes
operation. However, restarting the storage system when a disk is being recovered can
potentially corrupt the operating system, and you will need to recover the system disk
using the recovery CD, or if the system disk was not protected, re-install the operating
system. Upgrade the firmware only when recovery is not occurring.
•
You cannot use the advanced interface to upgrade from version 1.0 , 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 to
version 1.4. Upgrading to version 1.4 is a data-destructive process due to the
structure of the firmware and the addition of support for drivers greater than 500 GB.
Back up your data and see the version 1.4 release notes for upgrade information.
After reading the above cautions, to upgrade the firmware:
1. In the navigation bar, click Advanced.
2. In the left pane, click Firmware.
3. In the Firmware file text box, enter the path and file name for the firmware package,
such as D:\fs20060921.pkg, or click Browse and select the file from the displayed
list.
4. In the Administrator password text box, enter the password that you use for logging
in to the Manager.
5. Click Upgrade.
6. When the confirmation message displays, click OK.
64
®
Intel Entry Storage System SS4000-E User Guide