Downloading Both RAID Controller and NVSRAM Firmware

NOTE: I/O to the array can continue while you are upgrading RAID controller and NVSRAM firmware.

NOTE: Dell recommends that the firmware and NVSRAM be upgraded during a maintenance period when the array is not being used for I/O.

NOTE: The RAID enclosure must contain at least two disk drives in order to update the firmware on the controller.

To download RAID controller and NVSRAM firmware in a single operation:

1If you are using the EMW, go to step 9. If you are using the AMW, go to step 2.

2Perform one of these actions:

Select AdvancedMaintenanceDownloadRAID Controller Module Firmware.

Select the Support tab, and click Download Firmware. In Select download task, select the Download RAID controller module firmware and click OK.

NOTE: The RAID Controller Module Firmware area and the NVSRAM area list the current firmware and the current NVSRAM versions respectively.

3To locate the directory in which the file to download resides, click Select File.

4In the File Selection area, select the file to download.

By default, only the downloadable files that are compatible with the current storage array configuration appear.

When you select a file in the File Selection area of the dialog, applicable attributes (if any) of the file appear in the File Information area. The attributes indicate the version of the file.

5If you want to download an NVSRAM file with the firmware, select Transfer NVSRAM file with RAID controller module firmware, and click Select File next to Selected NVSRAM file.

6To transfer the files to the RAID controller module without activating them, click Transfer files but don't activate them (activate later).

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