Downloading MD1200 Series Expansion Module EMM Firmware

NOTE: Due to a limitation with Linux, expansion enclosure EMM firmware updates must be performed using out-of-band management only. Failure to do so may result in the host server becoming unresponsive, and it may require a reboot.

You can transfer a downloadable firmware file to the expansion enclosure EMM in the expansion enclosures attached to the storage array.

CAUTION: Risk of possible loss of data or risk of damage to the storage array – Downloading the expansion enclosure EMM firmware incorrectly could result in loss of data or damage to the storage array. Perform downloads only under the guidance of your Technical Support representative.

CAUTION: Risk of making expansion enclosure EMM unusable – Do not make any configuration changes to the storage array while downloading expansion enclosure EMM firmware. Doing so could cause the firmware download to fail and make the selected expansion enclosure unusable.

To download the EMM firmware:

1Perform one of these actions:

•In the AMW, select Advanced→ Maintenance→ Download→ EMM Firmware.

•Select the Support tab, and click Download Firmware. In the dialog that is displayed, select the EMM firmware, and click OK.

The Download Environmental (EMM) Firmware dialog is displayed.

2In the Select enclosures area, either select each expansion enclosure to which you want to download firmware, or select Select All to select all of the expansion enclosures in the storage array.

Each selected expansion enclosure must have the same product ID.

3Click Select File.

The Select Environmental (EMM) Card Firmware File dialog is displayed.

4Select the file to download and click OK.

5Click Start.

6Click Yes to continue with the firmware download.

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