Dell PowerVault MD3000i User's Guide - Page 95
Firmware Downloads, Downloading RAID Controller and NVSRAM Packages
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Firmware Downloads You can download the following types of firmware images with MD Storage Manager: • RAID controller module firmware that manages the storage array controllers • RAID nonvolatile static random access memory (NVSRAM) images that specify the default settings for the storage array controllers • Physical disk firmware that controls the operation of the disks in the storage array • Enclosure Management Modules (EMMs) firmware that manages data transfer between the drives and a RAID enclosure To download firmware for any of these components, click the Support tab and then click Download firmware. MD Storage Manager displays links to specify the components for which firmware is available. Before downloading any firmware, verify that the storage arrays are in Optimal status. When you download new firmware, MD Storage Manager checks the operating status of the storage array controllers. If any controllers are not in the Optimal status, an error message appears, and you can stop or continue the download. Before continuing, correct any non-Optimal conditions. NOTE: Virtual disks that do not have all their member drives at controller startup are reported as Optimal. The firmware reports this to prevent disks failing as a result of disconnected enclosures. Downloading RAID Controller and NVSRAM Packages The following sections describe the downloading process for RAID Controller and NVSRAM firmware. NOTE: Due to a limitation with Linux, firmware updates to the RAID controller module must be performed using out-of-band management only. Failure to do so may result in the host server becoming unresponsive, and it may require a reboot. Firmware Downloads 95