freeStor 4020 User’s Manual
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Restarting the storage system when a backup is occurring will not have any
adverse effect; the backup will resume automatically when the storage server
resumes operation. However, restarting the storage system when a disk is
being recovered can potentially corrupt the user’s operating system, and the
user will have to recover the system disk using the recovery CD (or, if the
system disk was not protected, re-install the operating system). Be sure to
upgrade the firmware only when DiskSafe Express recovery is not occurring.
Figure 3-19: Firmware Page
To upgrade the firmware:
1. In the Firmware file text box, enter the path and file name for the firmware package (which
typically ends in “.pkg”), or click “Browse” and select the file from the displayed list.
2. In the Administrator password text box, enter the password that you use for logging in to
the Manager.
3. Click “Upgrade”.
4. When the confirmation message appears, click “OK”.
3.9 USB Devices
Clicking on the “Advanced” button in the menu, then clicking “USB” on the left menu will open
the USB page (Figure 3-20) which displays a list of all USB devices that are currently attached
to the storage system, including the type of device it is, the manufacturer, and the name. USB