Administrator's Guide

WARNING! When updating both controllers at the same time, you must update the firmware
to sync it with the pared-down controller. This step takes the volumes offline because both
pared-down servers must reboot. When the volumes go down, an auto-clone operation occurs,
which means the firmware of the running controller is flashed onto the booting controller. This
ensures that both controllers are running the same firmware version. If you have iSCSI, be
sure to disconnect before beginning a firmware update.
NOTE: Each firmware upgrade takes a few minutes to complete. If you are upgrading
multiple components, such as hard drives, the upgrade takes more time.
5. Reboot the server blade, if needed.
A message appears in the Component Details window to alert you if a reboot is required after
each component firmware upgrade. After the upgrade completes, the Firmware Status changes
from “Firmware updates recommended” to “A reboot is required.”
NOTE: If a reboot is not required after the component firmware upgrade completes, the
component name no longer appears in the Components Available for Upgrades box.
If a reboot is required, follow these steps after the firmware upgrade completes:
a. Click Start, click the power option flyout, and then select restart.
b. Complete the Windows Shutdown Event Tracker.
c. Click OK.
6. Verify the success of the firmware upgrade by viewing the Firmware Status. You can also
confirm the firmware upgrade success by viewing the System Summary.
Upgrading a component's firmware version 67