3.2
Adding a Flash Backup Module
This table shows the flash backup module (or "zero maintenance cache protection") supported by your
Microsemi Adaptec RAID controller. To purchase a flash backup module, visit
Flash Module
RAID Controller
Flash Backup Module AFM-700 with Superca-
pacitor module (optional)
Microsemi Adaptec RAID 8405/8805/8885
Flash Backup Module AFM-700 with Superca-
pacitor module (pre-installed)
Microsemi Adaptec RAID 8885Q
Flash Backup Module AFM-700 with Superca-
pacitor module (integrated)
Microsemi Adaptec RAID 81605Z/81605ZQ
3.3
Upgrading the Controller Firmware
You can upgrade the firmware on your Microsemi Adaptec RAID controller using the Adaptec Flash Utility
or from the computer's uEFI BIOS. Follow the instructions in
Using the Adaptec Flash Utility
or
on page 68. You can also upgrade the controller firmware with maxView Storage
Manager and the ARCCONF command-line utility. Refer to the maxView Storage Manager User's Guide and
the Microsemi Adaptec Command Line Interface User's Guide for more information. If the firmware upgrade
is unsuccessful, follow the instructions in
Resetting the Controller controllers resettingcontrollers
flashingflashing controllersresetting controllers
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