6.3.1 Running Configuration Mode
Configuration Mode through the monitor utility is similar to the LCD display. However, it
has a graphical interface that allows for easier navigation through the menu system.
6.3.2 Updating the Firmware
The embedded firmware of the
Condre RAID
can be updated through the RS-232 port
using a terminal or PC in terminal emulation mode. When updating the firmware make
sure the
Condre RAID
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, Flow control) match the RS-232 settings of the
Condre RAID
. The Flow control must
be set to Software control (XON/XOFF) and the file transfer protocol must be set to
ASCII.
To update the firmware, perform the following steps.
NOTE
: Refer to section
Key Definitions under ANSI Terminal
for information on how
to navigate when running the Monitor Utility
.
1.
Start the Monitor Utility by pressing the [Ctrl]+[D] keys.
2.
Go to the ”Menu” section by pressing the [Tab] key.
3.
Press the [ENT] key to open the ”Main Menu” menu.
4.
Go to the “6 RAID Params” menu.
5.
Go to the “69 Update ROM” menu and press the [ENT] key.
6.
When prompted ”Are you ready to download the new firmware? (Y/N)” ENT [Y] to
continue.
7.
When prompted ”Are you sure? (Y/N)” enter [Y] to confirm.
8.
Press “ALT+T” then press “T”
9.
Choice the new firmware file from your disk drive.
10.
When prompted ”Begin firmware transfer now.” begin the file transfer.
11.
From the terminal or terminal emulation program, go to the location where the new
firmware file is located and begin the file transfer.
12.
Once the file transfer is complete the screen will display a similar message:
File transfer complete
Checksum = xxxxx : OK.
New firmware transfer complete.
13.
At the prompt ”Enter ’Go’ to update the firmware.” type ”Go” to continue.
14.
At the prompt ”Enter ’Go’ to reconfirm.” type ”Go” to continue.
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The firmware will be programmed and the
Condre RAID
will automatically restart once
completed. The firmware upgrade is done.
