SurfRAID LC16 Series User’s
Manual
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CHAPTER 5. ADVANCED SETUP
5.1 Updating Firmware
The embedded firmware of the
SurfRAID
LC16 can be updated through the RS-232 port using a
terminal or PC in terminal emulation mode. When updating the firmware, make sure the
SurfRAID
LC16
is disconnected from the system to avoid any data loss. Verify the terminal, or terminal emulation
software, settings (Baud rate, Stop bit, Data bit, Parity & etc.) to the value as shown below:
To update the firmware, perform the following steps.
NOTE:
Refer to section
3.2 Monitor Utility
for more information
Baud Rate
19200
Data bits
8
Stop bit
1
Parity
0
File transfer protocol
Send ASCII text file
File name
File name of new reversion Firmware
Message
Pressing
Description
Ctrl-D
Invoke the Monitor utility
SURFRAID LC16
U3
Monitor Utility
Tab
Go to “Configuration mode”
Password
Enter
Password
--xxxxxxxx--
Your Password 8
Numbers. (Default is
“00000000”)
Password Control
7. RAID Params
“A” or “Z” and Enter
To select “7. RAID Params”
7B Update ROM
“A” or “Z” and Enter
To select “7B Update ROM”
Are you ready to
download the firmware?
“y”
Yes. Be sure the host computer
is disconnected from the RAID
Are you sure?
“y”
Yes. * download the firmware
to RAM
Begin firmware transfer
now
Display the current status
File transfer complete
Checksum=xxxx :OK.
New firmware transfer
complete
Display the current status
Enter ‘Go’ to update the
firmware
Go
Update firmware from RAM to
ROM
Enter ‘Go’ to reconfirm
Go
Reconfirm to update the
firmware from RAM to ROM
Programming……..
Done
Verifying……….
Done
Display the current status
SURFRAID LC16
will auto restart with new revision firmware.
