Compaq LP8000-F1 manual Upgrading HBA Firmware, Deleting or Activating Firmware Image

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Using the LPUTILNT Utility/NT 6-5

Upgrading HBA Firmware

To upgrade HBA firmware:

1.Obtain a copy of the desired upgrade file.

2.Double click on LPUTILNT.EXE to start the diagnostic utility.

3.Select the desired HBA.

4.Expand the category list and select Firmware Maintenance.

5.Click on Download.

6.Locate the new upgrade file.

7.Click on Open.

NOTE: The new software is transferred to the HBA.

8.Expand the category list and select Adapter Revision Levels.

9.Verify that the new firmware revision is shown.

Deleting or Activating Firmware Image

Deleting a firmware image might be necessary in order to provide storage for a subsequent download. When two images of the same type, but different revision exist in the HBA’s flash ROM, you can select which image is active. Only one image can be active at a time. A W in the list precedes the active image.

From the LPUTILNT Utility/NT Main menu screen:

1.Select the desired HBA.

2.Expand the category list and select Firmware Maintenance.

3.Select a firmware image.

4.Click on Delete to remove the image file or click on Activate to activate the image file.

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Compaq LP8000-F1 manual Upgrading HBA Firmware, Deleting or Activating Firmware Image