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Monitoring DuraStor
7
Press
Esc
to return to the Main menu.
Note:
Options 2 through 4 are factory and technical
support features. Do not access these features unless
instructed to do so by a support technician.
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 turn the
system
OFF
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. Refer to
Figure 4-4 on page 4-9
. 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 prompt, press
Ctrl+E
. The Enclosure Terminal Utility
screen appears, as shown in
Figure 4-5 on page 4-10
.
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