Intel SRCU31 3.2.1.4Advanced RAID Configuration Utility, 3.2.1.5RAID Recovery Recover Flash

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Figure 3-4. RAID Firmware Download Successful

Intel (R) Integrated RAID - Firmware Update Utility

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RAID Firmware download successful.

Please reboot the system now to use the new firmware.

3.2.1.4Advanced RAID Configuration Utility

The Advanced RAID Configuration Utility (RCU)is used to create and configure multiple volumes before installing the operating system. See Section 2.4, “Advanced RAID Configuration Utility for complete instructions for starting and working in Advanced RCU.

3.2.1.5RAID Recovery (Recover Flash)

The RAID Recovery utility (RRU) erases and writes a new binary image in the flash memory of SRCU31 hardware. Note that this procedure requires that you manually open the server and change jumper settings. The RRU requires that the array and volumes are in a normal status. Figure 3-5illustrates the Flash Recovery process.

Figure 3-5. RAID Firmware Recovery Overview

Discover

Bad Firmware

Flash Memory

is corrupted

Set Jumpers

to

Flash Mode

Download

the Firmware

Image

from

CD-ROM

Reset Jumper

to Normal

Operating

Mode

Follow the procedure below to flash the SRCU31 hardware.

1.Back up the data from the disk connected to the SRCU31 adaptor before recovering the firmware to flash memory.

2.Set the Jumpers to Flash Mode

To reprogram the SRCU31 hardware, you must change jumper settings.

If you are using the SRCU31 adapter card, change the jumper settings as follows:

a. Take all precautions to prevent ESD damage before handling the SRCU31 adapter card.

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