Upgrading filer firmware

If the filer is...

Then...

An F825, F880, FAS900, or R100 series

The filer firmware upgrade and the system software upgrade are performed together in a single procedure. For instructions on upgrading, go to Upgrading Filer Software.

Any other filer

Go to Step 2.

If the system is...

Then...

Running

1. At the filer console, enter the following command to stop the filer:

   halt 
   

2. When the ok prompt appears, enter the following command:

   bye
   

Not running

Power on the filer.

During the memory test, press Del to interrupt the boot process.

Note
If your terminal emulation package does not support Del, use Ctrl-Bksp instead.

Result

The console displays the following messages:

Skipping auto-boot

Complete

Startup aborted

Then the console displays the ok prompt.

Insert the firmware upgrade diskette into the filer's diskette drive.

At the filer console, enter the following command:

update-flash

Result

The system prompts you for either a y (yes) or n (no) response.

At the filer console, enter y to continue.

Result

The system updates the firmware, displays several status messages, and displays the ok prompt.

Remove the diskette from the diskette drive and store it in a safe place.

At the filer console, enter the following command to reboot the system using the new firmware:

bye