Model : IW-RS424-07 Hybrid EXP-
BP (COBRA) User’s Manual
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Firmware Upgrade
Expander Chipset SAS3x36R Firmware Upgrade Description
The SAS3 backplane equipped with firmware upgrade feature through serial console in case
it is required. There are 2 firmware to be upgraded. One is Expander system firmware and
another is system configuration data. They are not necessarily to be upgraded at the same
time. Ether one can be upgraded independently when required.
How to upgrade firmware?
1. Out-Of-Band through serial console
2. In Band through SCSI Command
Out-Of-Band through serial console
InWin
’s SAS-3 12Gps Backplane implements a serial UART port allowing users to conduct
firmware upgrade through it.
1. Require a proprietary serial cable InWin made.
Please note that the connector to Backplane varies depends on the backplane. The 07
series backplane UART port is redesigned with smaller form factor.
2. Require a host with a serial COM port.
3. Connect serial cable between Backplane and host.
