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NEC Express5800/B120f
RAID Controller Firmware 4.220.81-4791
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[ Software name ] NEC Express5800/B120f
RAID Controller Firmware update module for offline
FW Version : 4.220.81-4791
[ Registered name ] GVO-007902-G05_636174932496218554.zip
[ Applicable models ] NEC Express5800/B120f
[ Users ] See below [ Models and software revisions for update ].
[ Software type ] RAID Controller Firmware
[ Creation method ] ZIP archived
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[ About the software ]
The NEC Express5800/B120f RAID Controller Firmware Update Module
("the software") supports the following functional enhancement. :
- Fixed the issue that the POST infrequently stalls
after rebooting the system,
which causes an IPMI event "Watchdog Timer Expired".
Note:
- To prevent a system failure, please read this document carefully
and follow the procedure for successful update.
Should your system malfunctions or is powered off due
to an unplanned event during update (for example, power blackout
or cutoff, lightening, and noise), the system may be damaged
and fails to operate normally.
In this case, any remedial measures shall be taken at your expense.
[ Models and software revisions for update ]
Users who use the following server models
and RAID controller firmware versions need update:
- Models to update:
NEC Express5800/B120f
- RAID controller firmware versions to update:
4.220.81-3683
4.220.81-4590
NOTE: If your RAID controller firmware version is later than the above,
you do not require the update (the latest versions
already include the functions to be added by the software).
How to confirm your RAID controller firmware version:
<Using the configuration utility "Ctrl-R">
"Ctrl-R" is the configuration utility of this RAID controller
used when the boot mode of the server is "Legacy Mode".
For more information on how to use "Ctrl-R",
please refer to "Maintenance Guide".
1) Power on the server.
Press <Ctrl> + <R> when the following message appears
on the POST screen. "Ctrl-R" starts up.
Press <Ctrl> <R> to Run MegaRAID Configuration Utility
2) Select the "Properties" menu by pressing <Ctrl> + <N>.
3) Check "FW Version".
4) Press the <ESC> key, and the following message is displayed.
To exit the "Ctrl-R", place the cursor on "OK" and press the <Enter> key.
Are you sure you want to exit?
+----+ +--------+
| OK | | Cancel |
+----+ +--------+
5) After exiting the "Ctrl-R", the following message is displayed.
Press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> to restart the server.
** Press Control+Alt+Delete to reboot **
<Using the configuration utility "HII">
"HII" is the configuration utility of this RAID controller
used when the boot mode of the server is "UEFI Mode".
For more information on how to use "HII", please refer to "Maintenance Guide".
1) Power on the server.
Press the <F2> key when the following message appears on the POST screen.
The BIOS Setup Menu is displayed after the POST screen.
Press <F2> SETUP
2) Select the "Advanced" tag,
select the "UEFI Driver Configuration", and press the <Enter> key.
3) Select the "LSI MegaRAID <LSI SAS 3008 iMR RoMB> Configuration Utility",
and press the <Enter> key.
4) Select the "Controller Management", and press the <Enter> key.
5) Check "Firmware Version".
6) Press the <ESC> key to return to top menu.
7) Select the "Save & Exit" tag, and select the "Discard Changes and Exit".
8) Press the <Enter> key, and the following message is displayed.
To exit the setup, place a cursor on "Yes", and press the <Enter> key.
The server restarts.
+- Exit Without Saving -+
| |
| Quit without saving? |
| |
+-----------------------+
| Yes No |
+-----------------------+
<Using Universal RAID Utility (RAID Viewer)>
For more information on how to use Universal RAID Utility,
refer to "Universal RAID Utility User's Guide".
1) Start RAID Viewer.
2) Click the RAID Controller displayed on the Tree View.
3) Click [Properties] of the [File] menu.
4) Select the [General] tab in the [RAID Controller Properties] dialog box
and check "Firmware Version".
<Using Universal RAID Utility (raidcmd)>
For more information on how to use Universal RAID Utility,
please refer to "Universal RAID Utility User's Guide".
1) Open a console window (Ex. command prompt).
2) Run the following command.
# raidcmd property -tg=rc -c=C <ENTER>
*note*
The "C" indicates the RAID Controller number.
3) The RAID Controller firmware version of your system will be displayed.
Be certain to read carefully the following NEC software license agreement before
applying this software update module. If you can not agree to the terms of the
agreement, do not download this software. By downloading the software you will
be bounded by the terms of the agreement.
[ User License Agreement ]
NEC Corporation ("NEC") grants you the right to use the software program ("Software") under the terms
and conditions of this Agreement only in the country in which you acquired the Software. You shall
agree to all provisions of this Agreement and assume responsibility for selection, installation, use
and effect of the Software purchased for your desired effect.
The Software uses the software ("GPL Module") granted by GNU General Public License("GPL) or GNU
Lesser General Public License("LGPL"). This Agreement does not cover GPL Module.
The Software includes the following GPL Module and LGPL Module.
<GPL Module>
KERNEL.SYS
COMMAND.COM
HIMEM.EXE
FIND.COM
You can distribute or change the module based on the conditions of GPL or LGPL or any later Version,
stipulated by Free Software Foundation. The module is supposed to be useful, however, NEC does not
guarantee it.
In addition, NEC does not release any copyright of GPL Module, designed by NEC.
== notice ==
The Free Software Foundation (FSF) is a non-profit corporation to support the spread of
the free software.
You need to refer to The Free Software Foundation ( https://www.fsf.org/ )for details of
GNU General Public License Version 2 and GNU Lesser General Public License.
You shall agree that NEC does not answer to any questions regarding the GPL Module.
By using the Software including GPL Module, you will be bounded by the terms stipulated in GPL and LGPL.
The following Agreement is applicable to the Software excluding GPL Module aforesaid.
<Agreement for the Software>
1. Terms
1.1 This Agreement shall come into force on the date of your receipt of the Software.
1.2 You may terminate the license granted hereunder by notifying us in writing at least one month
prior to the desired termination date.
1.3 NEC may terminate the license granted you hereunder at any time if you fail to comply with any
terms and conditions of this Agreement.
1.4 The license to the Software shall remain in force until the license is terminated on the date
set forth hereunder.
1.5 Upon termination of the license, other rights granted you hereunder shall also be terminated.
You must destroy or dispose of the Software, any copies of the Software and manual and other
materials provided with the Software.
2. Copyright
2.1 The Software shall solely be used in the NEC Express5800 servers.
2.2 NEC grants you the right to use the Software only in the country in which you acquired the
Software in accordance with the conditions of the preceding paragraph.
3. Copying, altering, and combining of the Software
3.1 You may only make one copy of the Software solely for a backup purpose,
provided, however, that the copy of the Software is loaded into permanent memory of the system.
You may store the Software solely to prevent damages or loss of the memory media.
3.2 You shall place the copyright notice and other legends on each copy of the Software.
3.3 You may not use, copy, alter, combine, publish, reproduce the Software over the Internet, or
otherwise dispose of the Software except as provided in this Agreement.
3.4 You may not copy, publish the manual or other related documentation provided with the Software,
or reproduce such manual and documentation over the Internet.
3.5 No intangible property right to the Software shall be transferred to you.
4. Transfer
4.1 You may assign your rights granted hereunder to a third party only if all conditions below are
satisfied:
a. You shall assign and shall not retain this Agreement, the Software, allcopies of the
Software, or the manual or other related documentation provided with the Software.
b. The transferee agrees to this Agreement.
4.2 You shall not sublicense, assign, transfer, or otherwise dispose of the Software or the right of
use to any third party except as provided herein.
5. Reverse compile
You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or otherwise disassemble the Software.
6. Limitation of warranties
6.1 The Software is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. In no event shall NEC be liable
with respect to any claim by you on account of or arising out of the use of the Software.
6.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, in case NEC makes any bug-fix version
to the Software, NEC will, at its expense, furnish you with such bug-fix version, update version,
or information in relation to such bug-fix or update version both in the source code form and
object code form, and such bug-fix version or update version shall be considered as the licensed
Software.
7. No liability
In no event shall NEC be liable for any indirect or consequential damages or loss of profit or
damages based on any third party claim, even if NEC has been advised of the possibility of such
damages.
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Installation process
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1. Download the software (GVO-007902-G05_636174932496218554.zip)
to a desired directory.
2. Extract the software to a desired directory.
The installation procedures (READMEE.TXT) will be extracted
to that specified folder.
3. Please execute this software update according
to explanation file (READMEE.TXT).
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Revision history
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2016/11/15 RAID Controller FW Version : 4.220.81-4791
- Fixed the issue that the POST infrequently stalls
after rebooting the system,
which causes an IPMI event "Watchdog Timer Expired".
2014/10/24 RAID Controller FW Version : 4.220.81-3683
- Initial Release.
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are registered trademarks or trademarks of Avago Technologies.
This software uses DOS/32 Advanced DOS Extender technology.
This software uses the software under GNU General Public License
or GNU Lesser General Public License.
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trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
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