Update the Firmware | Spectra Logic NTIER700 specification

Chapter 8—Maintaining the nTier700

Update the Firmware

After you obtain the updated firmware, use the following steps to perform the update.

1.Select Maintenance > Package Update to display the Package Update page. The nTier700 automatically scans the following locations for firmware files:

Drives. A USB drive connected to one of the USB ports on the back of the nTier700. Packages are only listed under this option if a USB drive is connected to the nTier700.

Remote. The specified remote package server. The default package server is the downloads page on the Spectra Logic web site.

Archived Packages. The C:\Program Files (x86)\ SpectraLogic\nTier\Packages folder on the system boot drive. After the nTier700 firmware is updated using a new package, the package is moved to this folder and listed under Archived Packages.

Figure 22 The Package Update page with available firmware package files listed.

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Contents

Spectra nTier700 Copyright Trademarks June Spectra Logic Sales United States and Canada Europe Contacting Spectra Logic Contents Updates to the User Guide NTier700 Related Publications Spectra nTier File Migrator Microsoft Windows Operating System and Software Register Your NEW NTIER700 Typographical Conventions User Feedback Release Notes 90990019 Firmware Package Information Firmware Package Support Updating Firmware Firmware Version RequirementsFirmware Package History BlueScale2.8.0.1 Resolved IssuesBlueScale Enhancements and Changes Problem Workaround Known IssuesAccessories Remote Desktop to display Connect Backup and Archive Appliance User Guide for BlueScale2.6.0.7 Known Issue BlueScale2.6.0.6 Start Settings Network Connections Described in the nTier File Migrator User Guide Following error, which corresponds to the Remote Accessories Command Prompt Keyboard. For example, after entering the folder Release Notes 90990019 IP Addressing Supported Browsers Obtain the Updated Device Driver Windows Operating SystemUpdating Tape Drive Device Drivers Select If your organization For this device Uninstall Install the Updated Device DriverRun the following command If you are using Remove Current Drivers or Devices Working with the Hardware Components Recycling Your NTIER700 Moving or Shipping the NTIER700 Overview Features Installing the NTIER700 Install in a Restricted Access Location Connect the Power Cords Unlock the Blades Install the Data Drives in the Blades Identifying the drive numbers and latches in a blade Install the Data Drives Drives for a single blade Release the drive sled latch Connectors on the rear panel N+1 power configuration shown Connect the Cables and Power On GigE Fibre Channel Scsi bus Connected Next Steps ƒ Read -Configuring the nTier700 on page 40 Configuring the NTIER700 Access the BlueScale Web Interface Https//nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn When using Internet Explorer or Firefox Add Security Exception dialog box, select Get Certificate Release Notes 90990009 Overview Access the Windows Desktop Windows Desktop message Connect and Log Windows Storage Server login Windows Storage Server Remote Desktop Log Off and Return to BlueScale Install Antivirus Software Install Additional Application SoftwareMake the Installation Files Accessible to Windows Share the Drive Share a CD or DVD Drive on a Remote Computer Map the Shared CD or DVD Drive to a Drive Letter Install the Software Using the Blade Operator Panel Using the NTIER700Displaying the Status of Components Moving or Shipping the nTier700 Maintaining the NTIER700Check the Current Firmware Version Current BlueScale version on the About menu Determine Whether an Update is Available Then Download the Updated Firmware Update the Firmware Select Start Update Cancel Choose Continue Install Updating Tape Drive Device Drivers Restart the nTier700 Installnonexclusive.exe Appendix A-SERVICE and Support Before Contacting Spectra Logic Technical SupportOpening a Support Ticket Appendix B Specifications RAID Storage SpecificationsParameter Specification Returns Volt AC power cord are as follows Power Cords Enable Jumbo Frames for 10 GigE Network Interface Cards Appendix D-TUNING Gigabit Ethernet Network PerformanceChange the MTU Setting for the NIC Card Local Area Connection Properties Decimal Enable Window Scaling Teaming NICs Team Type Description Static LinkAggregation SLA