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Controller Maintenance Options

Controller Maintenance Options include the following:

Downloading firmware options are also included in the Controller Maintenance Options window.

Downloading RAID Controller Firmware

The following procedures are used to upgrade the controller firmware for both a single and redundant controller configuration.

  1. Select the controller.
  2. Choose Array Administration > Controller Maintenance.
  3. If you are not already logged in as ssconfig, a password prompt is displayed; type the ssconfig password.
  4. The Controller Maintenance Options window is displayed.

  5. If upgrading firmware only (not boot record), select the Download Firmware option. The Select Firmware File window is displayed.
  6. Select the firmware you want to download, and click Open.
  7. The Confirmation Dialog prompt is displayed.

  8. Click Yes. The firmware download to the RAID controller displays a progress bar.
  9. When the progress bar reaches 100%, click OK.
  10. After the firmware has been downloaded, check the settings to make sure they are configured correctly.

Upgrading Firmware and Boot Record

  1. Choose Array Administration > Controller Maintenance.
  2. If you are not already logged in as ssconfig, a password prompt is displayed; enter the ssconfig password.
  3. Select Download Firmware with Boot Record.
  4. The Select Boot Record File window is displayed.

  5. Select the boot record and click Open.

  6. Select the appropriate firmware file.
  7. The Select Firmware File is displayed.

  8. Click Open. The Confirmation Dialog window is displayed.
  9. Repeat Steps 6 through 8 under Downloading Firmware.
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