Microsoft DSE4XM1, DSE4XM2 manual Performing the Upgrade

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3.2.4.3.2 Performing the Upgrade

Warning: It is extremely important that the power not be turned off to either the server or the DSE4XM chassis during a firmware upgrade, nor should the cable be disconnected. Power or connectivity loss during a firmware upgrade could cause device failure. Consider adding a UPS to the system prior to performing a firmware upgrade to prevent this from happening.

Caution: You should back up the data on the ioDrive prior to any upgrade as a precaution.

Note: You must upgrade the ioDrive driver if you upgrade the device firmware.

Note: To correctly perform the firmware upgrade, you must power the system, including the DSE4XM chassis, all the way down and bring it all the way back up. This shutdown and restart is required for the upgrade to complete on the ioDrive.

Note: A firmware upgrade may in some instances require a low-level format. Refer to the release notes for specific details.

Note: Upgrading the firmware may take several minutes. The update command displays a progress bar to indicate the pace of the upgrade.

Typically, you use the ioManager console to perform firmware upgrades. You can also perform the upgrade using the fio-update-iodrivecommand line utility.

To upgrade the firmware on the ioDrive using fio-update-iodrive:

1.Open a Command Prompt. Navigate to the Program Files\Fusion-io\utils directory.

2.Run the Detach command for your device at the Command Prompt. For example: fio-detach /dev/fct0

detaches the ioDrive labeled “fct0”. You need to specify the name of your drive you want to detach. (Each ioDrive is labeled /dev/fct# where # is its PCIe bus number. Use fio-statusat a Command Prompt to view this number.)

The fio-detach command will show a progress bar and percentage as it completes the operation.

3.Type the following command at the Command Prompt: fio-update-iodrive <path>iodrive_version.fff

where <path> is the location of the ioDrive firmware. The default path is Program Files\Fusion-io\firmware. The version is the numerical version of the drive.

Note: All three of the ioDrive slot LED indicators will light during the update pro- cess.

4.Completely power down the server and the DSE4XM chassis. Turn off the AC power to the DSE4XM chassis, and turn it back on again. Restart the server, which

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Contents User Guide for Windows March Contents Manual Installation Procedures DSE4XM Components System RequirementsFeatures and Performance Customer Support SpecificationsDSE4XM Chassis Overview Hardware InstallationDSE4XM Chassis Rear DSE4XM Chassis Rear Features DSE4XM Chassis Front Installing DXH510 Card in ServerDXH510 Adapter Card Half-height Bracket Installation Dolphin DSE4XM Compatible Cables Connecting the DXH510 to ChassisDXH510 to DSE4XM Chassis Cable Connections DSE4XM with One x8 Connection Powering up the DSE4XM Troubleshooting Tips TroubleshootingNew ioDrive Installation Software InstallationExisting ioDrive Installation Click on Administrative Tools Click on Event Viewer Outdated Firmware Check on Windows Vista or Windows Server Dolphin Interconnect Solutions IoDrive Naming Adding a File System to the ioDrive Click Administrative Tools Click Computer ManagementCreating a RAID Configuration IoDrive MaintenanceIoDrive LED Indicators Click Initialize DiskIoManager Console IoDrive Command Line UtilitiesClick Uninstall Common Maintenance TasksClick Event Viewer Performing the Upgrade Disabling Auto-Attach Unmanaged Shutdown IssuesRegedit pathautoattachenable.regenter Message Troubleshooting Event Log MessagesSuggested Solution Suggested Solutions Suggested Solution Suggested Solution Manual Install on Windows XP Pro or Windows Server Manual Installation ProceduresDolphin Interconnect Solutions Manual Install on Windows Vista or Windows Server Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Dolphin Interconnect Solutions Purpose Command Line Utilities ReferenceOption DescriptionSyntax Options Fio-formatFio-status Fpga ID Sample OutputFio-update-iodrive Enabling Snmp Windows Management Instrumentation WMI Check the box labeled WMI Windows Installer ProviderTo register this MOF file with WMI, type in the command

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