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This procedure applies to Vess R2600 RAID subsystems and Vess R2600 JBOD expansion units managed by a

Vess R2600 RAID subsystem. There are two methods:

“Updating with WebPAM PROe” on page 531

“Updating with USB Support” on page 534

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Download the latest

firmware image file from PROMISE support:

http://www.promise.com/support/ and save it to your Host PC or TFTP server.

To update the firmware on the RAID subsystem and JBOD expansion units:

1. Click the

Administration

tab.

2. Click the Firmware

Update

icon.

3. Click the

Controller Firmware Update

tab.

The Controller Firmware Update screen appears showing the current Image Version Number and Build

Date.

4. Choose a download option:

• Local File through HTTP

– Click the

Browse

button, locate the firmware

image file, click the file to choose it, then click the

Open

button.

• TFTP Server

Enter

the TFTP Server host name or

IP address, port number and file name.

5. Optional. Check the Non-disruptive Image Update (NDIU) box.

NDIU updates the RAID controllers and I/O modules one at a time, enabling I/O operations continue

Important

Verify that no background activities are running on the RAID subsystem.