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4.2.5
Firmware Update
In some occasions, when required, users can update the e
xpander’s firmware
through the UART port via Xmodem protocol.
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A power interruption or failure during firmware upgrade will cause damage to
the device or unrecoverable data errors.
There are 2 firmware files for the Expander. Be sure these binary files are
available in the host before conducting firmware updates.
1.
SAS Expander Operation Firmware
2.
SAS Expander MFG CFG binary
The updated firmware does not take effect until a reset (either system reboot or
reset expander via CLI command
–
“reset”).
4.2.5.1 SAS Expander Operation Firmware Update
A.
“fwdl” command on terminal
B.
Type “y” to commit firmware upgrade.
C.
Select Xmodem as the protocol to transfer file.
D.
Select the correct SAS Expander firmware file.
