nStor 4100FS, User Manual

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Chapter 6 - Monitoring Systems
Uploading SAF-TE Controller Card Firmware
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Uploading SAF-TE Controller Card Firmware
The following information describes the procedures to upload new firmware to
the SAF-TE Controller card. The firmware can be uploaded in a “live”
environment. There is no need to down the system to perform this function.
1
Connect one end of the null-modem RS-232 cable to the SAF-TE Service port
located on the rear panel of the enclosure.
Connecting the RS-232 Cable
The cable is a female-to-female DB-9 null-modem cable.
2 Connect the other end of the cable to either a host system’s serial
communication port or a VT-100 type terminal.
3 On a host system, run a terminal emulation program or start the terminal.
4 Verify the communication parameters are as follows:
• 9600 Baud (optional 19,200)
Baud rate set by Switch 6 – up for 19,200 and down for 9,600 (verify the setting
by pressing the Alarm Reset button and noting the condition of the Drive Status
LED for Drive slot 5.
• 8 Data bits
• 1 Stop bit
• None (parity)
• Flow Control Off
5 At the cursor, type <Control-E>.
CTRL 1
CTRL 2
SAF-TE
Controller 1: Service Port
SAF-TE Service Port
Controller 2: Service Port
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