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4.If the firmware package includes updates to the firmware for the Adaptec RAID controller HBA, the blades, or the root expanders, a Confirmation Needed page similar to the one shown in Figure 23 displays.

Figure 23 Confirmation message to update the HBA.

Note: The BlueScale firmware prevents the Adaptec RAID controller

	firmware and /or driver from being updated if a RAID is actively
	performing any task (for example, a RAID volume is either
	building or rebuilding).
	In this case, a message displays to indicate that the RAID
	controller firmware was not updated because the RAID was
	actively performing another task. The only available option in
	this case is Cancel. Wait until the RAID tasks are complete, then
	begin the update process again.
Choose...	If...
Continue Install	Your nTier700 is prepared for the system to reboot. The progress page
	redisplays and the update continues.
Cancel	Your nTier700 is in a state where a reboot would impact operations. Wait until
	the nTier700 is in a state where it is ready for a reboot, then simply begin the
	update process again.
	Note: If the RAID is actively performing any task (for example, a RAID volume
	is being built), the only option available is Cancel.

5.When the firmware update is finished the system reboots.

Note: If the firmware for the root expanders or blades was updated, the nTier700 will shutdown. Power on the system and wait for the Windows operating system to restart.

6.Reconnect to the BlueScale web interface.

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