Galaxy 65 User Guide

G.13 Updating Firmware

You can update five types of firmware for each Galaxy 65 Subsystem:

Storage Manager

Storage Manager loader

Memory controller

LAN Subsystem

LAN Subsystem loader

Information regarding the latest release of firmware and firmware updates is available from technical support.

G.13.1 Updating the SM, SM Loader and Memory Controller Firmware

You use the Flash Utility to download new firmware (.fla file) for your SM modules, memory controller, and the storage controller loader. The Flash Utility is resident in the embedded firmware of the SM modules. You can access the Flash Utility using either your RS-232 or Ethernet connection to the SM module. If you want to use the Ethernet connection, your Telnet utility must support either the Kermit or Xmodem protocol.

Follow the procedure below for both SM modules to make sure that both have the updated firmware.

To upgrade the Storage Manager, Storage Manager Loader and Memory Controller firmware:

1Call technical support for information about downloading the firmware updates.

2From the computer connected to the SM module, access the Disk Array Administrator software.

3From the System Menu, select Shutdown Menu and press Enter. The Shutdown Menu displays.

4Select Shutdown/Restart and press Enter.

The system confirms that you want to shut down.

5Select Yes and press Enter.

The system confirms that it has shut down.

6Press Enter to restart.

7While the SM module restarts, hold down the spacebar on your keyboard. The Flash Utility screen displays.

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Galaxy Metal Gear 65 manual Updating Firmware, Updating the SM, SM Loader and Memory Controller Firmware