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N8103-205/206/207/208/210/211 RAID Controller Firmware Update Module
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Software name : N8103-205/206/207/208/210/211 RAID Controller
Firmware Update Module
Models : Express5800/GT110i, T110i-S, T110j-S, T110i, T110j, R110i-1
iStorage NS300Rh
Software version : 5.050.01-2281/5.050.00-2281
Type of software : RAID Controller Firmware
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[ About the software ]
N8103-205/206/207/208/210/211 RAID controller firmware update module
(hereinafter referred to as "the software") is used for updating the firmware
of the following RAID controllers.
N8103-205/206/207/208/210/211
[ Software versions that require the update ]
The following RAID Controller firmware versions need to be updated:
N8103-205
5.050.01-1493
N8103-206/207/208/210/211
5.050.00-1493
NOTE:
If your RAID Controller firmware version is later than the above, the
update is not required (the latest revisions already include the functions
to be added by the software).
This update fixes the following phenomena.
1) Fixed the inconsistency error registered issue
when a Consistency Check is performed on a RAID1/10 WT VD.
2) Fixed the 2TB initialization limit issue
when a Full Initialize is performed on a VD configured in RAID
with a 2TB or more capacity physical device.
[ How to confirm the RAID Controller firmware version ]
1) Power on the system.
2) The following message appears on the screen, press key to go to HII.
Press SETUP ....
3) Move the cursor to "UEFI Driver Configuration", and then press the key.
in the "Advanced" menu.
"UEFI Driver Configuration" may not be displayed depending on the server.
If it is not displayed, go to Step 4.
4) Move the cursor to [Display corresponding to the currently used RAID controller],
and press the key.
- If the currently used RAID Controller is N8103-205,
"MegaRAID 944N-8i" will be displayed.
- If the currently used RAID Controller is N8103-206/207/208,
"MegaRAID 946N-8i " will be displayed.
- If the currently used RAID Controller is N8103-210/211,
"MegaRAID 945N-8i " will be displayed.
5) Move the cursor to "Controller Management" and then press the key.
6) Check the value for "Firmware Version".
1) Start RAID Viewer.
2) Click the RAID Controller displayed on the Tree View.
3) Click [Properties] of the [File] menu.
4) In the [RAID Controller Properties] dialog box displayed, select the
[General] tab and check the value for “Firmware Version".
1) Open a console window (Ex. command prompt).
2) Run the following command.
# raidcmd property -tg=rc -c=C
*note*
The "C" indicates the RAID Controller ID.
3) The RAID Controller firmware version of your system will be displayed.
1) Start up ESMPRO/ServerManager.
2) Click the managed server.
3) Click the cross button on the left of the configuration information.
4) Click the cross button on the left of the RAID system.
5) Click the RAID controller.
6) Confirm the "Firmware Version" in "Property/Setting".
For more information on how to use "HII", refer to N8103-205/206/207/208/210/211
RAID controller N8103-209 Flash Backup Unit User's Guide.
For more information about Universal RAID Utility and ESMPRO/ServerManager,
refer to each user's guide.
** NOTE **
* Universal RAID Utility is required to apply this firmware online (Windows/Linux).
* Online firmware update in a VMWare ESXi environment and firmware update
by using ESMPRO/ServerManager, ExpressUpdate are not available.
* Incorrect update could result in the problems such as failure to boot the
system. Read through the instructions in this document carefully for
performing the update to prevent erroneous operation. When the system
malfunctions or the power is disconnected during the update due to unexpected
accidents such as power failure, lightning strike, power interruption and
noise, it may result in damage to the device and system malfunction in the
worst case. Please note that in such cases, repair may be required at your
cost.
Please read the following User License Agreement ("Agreement") carefully.
If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, you shall
not download the Software. Downloading the Software indicates your acceptance
of the terms and conditions of the Agreement.
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[ How to update the RAID Controller firmware ]
Perform the following steps to extract the Software and update your RAID
Controller firmware.
- How to extract:
1) Download the update module to a desired folder.
2) Extract the downloaded module to a desired folder.
3) The software (R2281WEBC1.ISO/NEC_DAC_TOOLS.zip/NEC_DAC_TOOLS.tar.gz)
and its installation procedures (readme_en.txt) will be extracted to
the specified folder.
- How to update:
Perform the steps of the readme file (readme_en.txt).
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