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Update Firmware
Use this function to flash (update) the firmware on the Vess R3600.
Download the latest firmware image file from PROMISE support:
http://www.promise.com/support/
and save it to your Host PC or TFTP server.
Important
Verify that no background activities are running on the RAID subsystem.
To update the firmware on the subsystem and JBOD expansion units:
1.
Click the
Administration
tab.
2.
Click the
Firmware
Update
tab.
3. Choose a download option:
•
Local File through HTTP
– Click the
Choose File
button, locate the firmware
image file, click the file to choose it, then click the
Open
button.
•
TFTP Server
– Enter the TFTP Server host name or IP address, port number and file name.
4. Optional. Check the Non-disruptive Image Update (NDIU) box.
NDIU updates the RAID controllers and I/O modules one at a time, enabling I/O operations continue
during the firmware update. Updates with this option take a longer period of time to complete. Only dual
controller models support this feature.
5.
Click the
Download
button.
The next screen shows the Flash Image (firmware image file) Version Number and Build Date.
6.
Click the
Submit
button.
The progress of the update displays.
Warning
Do NOT power off the subsystem during the update!
Do NOT move to any other screen until the firmware update operation
is completed!
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