Syntax
saupdate set mode <controller> <hba | raid> [-f]
<controller> can be any one of the strings listed in
An alert message about the possible data loss is displayed when a mode change command is
issued. A confirmation is required before the actual mode change is made. This ensures unintentional
change of mode does not happen.
Figure 41 Controller mode change alert message
The -f option indicates the user is aware of the changes that are being made and does not require
a warning message or a confirmation regarding the mode change.
Figure 42 saupdate set_mode
IMPORTANT:
After changing the mode, perform a
reconnect -r
command at UEFI.
NOTE:
Commands are not case-sensitive.
Updating the firmware using
saupdate
1.
Download the firmware image file into the system UEFI partition.
2.
Boot the system to the UEFI Shell and change directories to the UEFI partition.
3.
Use the
saupdate list
to display all detected Smart Array controllers along with the active
firmware versions, the identification information from this list is used to designate which
controller is to be updated.
4.
Use
saupdate update <seg:bus:dev:func:index> <firmware image>
to update
the firmware.
5.
Restart the system.
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