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Table 14-1 Comparison of the firmware updater functions

14.5.4 Using the Enterprise Management upgrade tool

In this section we describe the procedure to update the DS3500 controller firmware using the

firmware upgrade tool accessible from the DS Storage Manager Enterprise Management

window.

1. From the DS Storage Manager Enterprise Management window, right click a selected

DS3500 storage subsystem to view the Upgrade Controller Firmware... option on the

context menu as shown in Figure 14-36.

Figure 14-36 Upgrade Controller Firmware option in the Enterprise Management window

2. The Upgrade Controller Firmware window appears.(Figure 14-37 on page 364). In the

example displayed in Figure 14-37 on page 364, the upgrade tool reports that the

Update Type Enterprise Management Subsystem Management

Minor Controller Firmware Yes Yes

Major Controller Firmware Yes No

Staged Controller Firmware Yes No

NVSRAM Firmware Yes Yes

ESM Firmware No Yes

ESM Configuration No Yes

Drive Firmware No Yes

Note: The upgrade tool allows you to perform both minor and major controller firmware

upgrades.

Note: This function is also accessible from the Tools  Upgrade Controller Firmware...

menu in the DS Storage Manager (Enterprise Management) window.

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