Rackable Systems OmniStor 4900F Series, User Manual

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Chapter 4 - Managing and Monitoring
Updating the Controller Firmware
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Updating the Controller Firmware
To flash the controller with new, updated, or simply reloading the firmware, obtain
the firmware file by downloading it from the support web site.
1
Obtain the new or updated controller firmware file. Download it from the
support web site or access the file on the Software Documentation Disc.
1
Connect the USB end of the
OmniStor Communication cable to the Service port
located on the RAID Controller. The cable is included with the storage system.
RS-232 Service Port Connection
2
Connect the other end of the cable with the DB-9 connector to either a host
system’s RS-232 serial communication port or a VT-100 type terminal port.
3
After the enclosure has completed its power on self test, power on your host or
terminal and start your terminal or terminal emulation software.
4
Verify that the communication parameters are as follows:
• 115,200 Baud
• 8 Data bits
• 1 Stop bit
• None (parity)
• Flow Control Off
By pressing and holding down the <Enter> key, the controller will
automatically sense and set the baud rate during boot.