Proware EP-3163S-F8S6, User Manual

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6.3 Upgrading the Expander Firmware
Upgrading Firmware Through Terminal
NOTE: It is important to stop I/O access to RAID subsystem during
firmware upgrade.
1. Please use the null modem cable (RJ11 to DB9) and to connect COM2 (CLI) and
PC serial port/COM1 Port (or change to other COM Port as necessary).
2. Open Windows HyperTerminal Program. Connect using COM1 (COM Port used in
Step1), Baud Rate: 115200, n, 8, 1, Flow Control: None.
3. Press the Enter key and the password prompt will be displayed.
4. Key in the password (Default password: 00000000) to login to CLI.
5. At CLI prompt, input the command to update firmware.
a.
CLI> fdl code 0
NOTE:
“fdl code 0” is the command to update flash firmware code (.fw
file).
“fdl mfgb 0” is the command to update CFG data code (.rom file)
Make sure you have both files before updating.
b.
CLI> fdl mfgb 0
Please Use XModem Protocol for File Transmission.
Use Q or q to quit Download before starting XModem.
Offset = 0x0
c.
Select Function menu to transfer CFG data .rom file: “Function”
Î
“Transfer”
Î
“Send File”
Î
“Browse”
Î
“Open” and select the .rom file
(for example: 8016-mfgdat6-20110131.rom) firmware folder location.
Select “Xmodem” Protocol to send firmware file ( Only need about 60
seconds to finish sending firmware file. If not, please repeat steps
B and D again
).
Note. If won’t to transfer CFG data .rom file, Press Q or q to quit
Download before starting data transfer.
d.
CLI> fdl code 0
Please Use XModem Protocol for File Transmission.
Use Q or q to quit Download before starting XModem.
Offset = 0x0