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N8103-176/177/178/179/177S01 RAID Controller
Firmware Update Module
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Software name : N8103-176/177/178/179/177S01 RAID Controller
Firmware Update Module
Models : Express5800/E120f-M,E120g-M,
R120f-2M,R120f-1M,R120f-1E,
R120g-2M,R120g-1M,R120g-1E,
R120f-2E,T120f,
R120g-2E,T120g,
R110h-1,T110h-S,T110h,GT110h,
R110i-1,T110i-S,GT110i,T110i,
Express5800/56Xg, 56Xg-E, Y56Xg, Y56Xg-E
iStorage NS500Rg, NS300Rg, NS500Rf,
Software version : 4.220.80-6461
Type of software : RAID Controller Firmware
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[ About the software ]
N8103-176/177/178/179/177S01 RAID controller firmware update module
(hereinafter referred to as "the software") is used for updating the firmware
of the following RAID controllers.
The following RAID Controller firmware versions need to be updated:
4.220.80-3612
4.220.80-3991
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.
<Modification made in 4.220.80-6461>
Very rarely, the responses from the RAID controller is lost for several
minutes, and the RAID controller is reset.
(Supplement)
This does not affect the operation as the OS returns to normal operation
after RAID controller is reset.
<Modification made in 4.220.80-3991>
Modification to correct an issue of free space generation instead of generating
a VD with the maximum capacity when over 1TB size of VD was created at the
default value by using "HII".
[ How to confirm the RAID Controller firmware version ]
<Using "Ctrl-R"(Legacy BIOS)>
1) Power on the system.
2) When the following message appears, press the <Ctrl> and <R> keys.
Press <Ctrl><R> to Run MegaRAID Configuration Utility
3) If the RAID controller selection menu screen is shown after pressing
<Ctrl> and <R> keys. Move cursor to a card you want to update firmware,
and the press <Enter>.
4) Pressing the <Ctrl> and <P> key displays the "Properties" screen.
5) Check the value for "FW Version".
<Using "HII"(UEFI BIOS)>
1) Power on the system.
2) The following message appears on the screen, pressing <F2> key.
Press <F2> SETUP ....
3) Move the cursor to "UEFI Driver Configuration", and then press the <Enter> key
in the "Advanced" menu.
4) Move the cursor to [Display corresponding to the currently used RAID controller],
and press the <Enter> key.
- If the currently used RAID controller is N8103-179,
"MR9380-8e" is included.
- If the currently used RAID controller is other than N8103-179,
"MR9362-8i" is included.
5) Move the cursor to "Controller Management" and then press the <Enter> key.
6) Check the value for "Firmware Version".
<Using Universal RAID Utility (RAID Viewer)>
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 �gFirmware Version".
<Using Universal RAID Utility (raidcmd)>
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.
For more information on how to use "Ctrl-R", "HII" and Universal RAID Utility,
refer to "N8103-176/177/178/179 RAID Controller User's Guide",
"N8103-177S01 RAID Controller User's Guide" and "Universal RAID Utility User's
Guide".
<Using ESMPRO/ServerManager>
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".
** 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.
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