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Galaxy 65 User Guide
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G.13 Updating Firmware
You can update five types of firmware for each Galaxy 65 Subsystem:
• Storage Manager
• Storage Manager loader
• Memory controller
• LAN Subsystem
• LAN Subsystem loader
Information regarding the latest release of firmware and firmware updates is available from technical
support.
G.13.1 Updating the SM, SM Loader and Memory Controller
Firmware
You use the Flash Utility to download new firmware (.fla file) for your SM modules, memory controller,
and the storage controller loader. The Flash Utility is resident in the embedded firmware of the SM
modules. You can access the Flash Utility using either your RS-232 or Ethernet connection to the SM
module. If you want to use the Ethernet connection, your Telnet utility must support either the Kermit or
Xmodem protocol.
Follow the procedure below for both SM modules to make sure that both have the updated firmware.
To upgrade the Storage Manager, Storage Manager Loader and Memory Controller firmware:
1
Call technical support for information about downloading the firmware updates.
2
From the computer connected to the SM module, access the Disk Array Administrator software.
3 From the System Menu, select Shutdown Menu and press Enter.
The Shutdown Menu displays.
4 Select Shutdown/Restart and press Enter.
The system confirms that you want to shut down.
5 Select Yes and press Enter.
The system confirms that it has shut down.
6 Press Enter to restart.
7 While the SM module restarts, hold down the spacebar on your keyboard.
The Flash Utility screen displays.