User guide

DataDirect Networks SFA™ OS 2.1.1.2 Release Notes Revision A2 | 4
1.0 Overview
This document applies to the SFA OS version 2.1.1.2-18319 release for DataDirect Networks’
SFA12K-40, SFA12K-20, SFA12K-20E, SFA10K-X, SFA10K-E, and SFA7700 storage systems. It
details upgrade procedures, enhancements, resolved issues, known issues with workarounds,
and recommended practices associated with SFA OS 2.1.1.2.
2.0 Installation
2.1 Overview
SFA OS version 2.1.1.2 is a new feature release for all supported systems.
2.2 Recommended Code Level Requirements
The recommended controller code levels are shown below.
SFA OS
Product
BIOS BMC FPGA
SEP
SFA7700
1
24.001
21.92
001.014-000.040
0108-000
SFA10K
GEMDV250
DDGEN050
JANUSC23
n/a
SFA12K
21.0L
21.67
n/a
n/a
N OTE : When updating the SFA7700, update SFA OS to version 2.1.1.2 before
updating the BMC/FPGA to 21.92/001.014-000.040.
2.3 Procedure to Request Firmware
To request the new firmware, contact DDN by sending an email to [e-mail] and
include the following information:
Name:
Title:
Company:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
System Type:
System Serial Number:
Firmware Upgrade Requested:
A response will be sent to the provided email with instructions on downloading the requested
firmware.
2.4 Pre-Firmware-Upgrade Procedure: SFA12K-40 and SFA12K-20
SFA12K-40, SFA12K-20, and SFA12K-20E
N OTE : Before upgrading SFA OS on an SFA12K system, please read this section carefully.
SFA OS 2.1.1.2 has a feature that will upgrade the SFA12K Baseboard Management Controller
(BMC) firmware version automatically as part of the SFA OS upgrade. The automatic update
will only function with SFA12K BMC versions newer than 21.54.
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For the SFA7700, these firmware levels are mandatory.