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6. After you locate the file, click
Ok
.
The RWC2 software displays the version of the existing firmware and the version of the new firmware
file.
7. When you are prompted to indicate whether you want to upgrade the firmware, click
Yes
.
The controller is updated with the new firmware code contained in the .rom file.
8. Reboot the controller node after the new firmware is flashed.
The new firmware does not take effect until reboot.
9. If desired, use planned failover to transfer control of the drive groups back to the controller node you
just upgraded.
10. Repeat this process for the other controller.
11. Restore the cluster to its non-failed-over mode.
Updating the Intel RAID Driver
To update the Intel RAID driver used in the clustering configuration, download the latest version of the
driver from the Intel website http://www.intel.com . Then follow these instructions for Windows Server
2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012.
Updating the Driver in Windows Server 2008 R2
As a recommended best practice, always back up system data before updating the driver, and then
perform a planned failover. These steps are recommended because a driver update requires a reboot of the
system.
1. Right-click
Computer
and select
Properties
.
2. Click
Change Settings
, as shown in the following figure.
