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amdload(1M) amdload(1M)
NAME
amdload - downloads new firmware to the disk array controllers, the disk system BCC controllers, and
disks
SYNOPSIS
amdload -D { all | channel:ID,channel:ID,...} codefile ArrayID
amdload -C { all | cntrlrID} codefile ArrayID
amdload -S { all | channel,channel, ... }[
-force] codefile ArrayID
amdload -i ArrayID
amdload -?
Remarks
Downloading firmware should only be performed by service-trained personnel. If firmware is not down-
loaded properly, it may cause the disk array or some its components to become inoperative.
DESCRIPTION
amdload copies new firmware code to the disk array controllers, the disk system BCC controllers, or the
disks in the disk array identified by ArrayID. The new code is stored in the file identified by codefile.
The ArrayID used to address the disk array can be the disk array serial number or name, if one has been
assigned to the disk array.
Identifying Disk Modules
Disk modules are identified within Array Manager 60 using a numbered pair of the form n:n. The first
number identifies the SCSI channel (or bus) connecting the array controller to the enclosure containing the
disk module. The channel number is indicated on the back of the array controller enclosure. The second
number is the disk module SCSI ID. The SCSI ID is determined by the slot in which the disk module is
installed, but is not the same as the physical slot number (0-9).
For example, the numbered pair
2:1 identifies the disk module on channel 2 with a SCSI ID of 1. Refer to
the Disk Array FC/60 User’s Guide for more information on disk module addressing.
Options
amdload supports the following options:
-C Download new firmware to the disk array controllers. The new code is stored in the file
identified by codefile.
If the all option is included, download firmware to both disk array controllers.
If the cntrlrID option is included, download firmware to the specified controller (A or B).
There are three controller firmware files: bootware, firmware, and NVSRAM. The files
must be downloaded in the proper sequence. When upgrading firmware, download the
bootware code file first, followed by the firmware code file, and finally the NVSRAM file.
When converting to an earlier version of firmware (downgrading), the correct sequence is
firmware first, then bootware, followed by NVSRAM.
NOTE: On firmware version HP07 and higher, the bootware and firmware files are avail-
able in a single "packaged" file. The packaged file should be downloaded first, followed by
the NVSRAM file. This order applies for both upgrades and downgrades.
Typical code filename extensions are as follows:
*.bwd bootware
*.apd firmware (or "appware")
*.dlp packaged bootware and firmware
*.dl or *.dlp NVSRAM
-D Download new firmware to the disks. The new code is stored in the file identified by
codefile.
If the all option is included, download firmware to all disks on the disk array.
If the channel:ID option is included, download firmware only to the specified disks. Disk
are identified by channel (1-6) and SCSI ID (0-4, 8-12).
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