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Appendix A: Updating the Firmware 35

Updating the Firmware

You can flash the firmware package to update either of the following:

•Dell PowerEdge

• 6 Gbps SAS HBA

• Internal Tape Adapter card firmware.

Flash the firmware package while the controller is in use. Restart the system

for all changes to take effect. If there is a failure while flashing the firmware

package (such as a power outage) the controller reverts to the earlier version

of the firmware.

NOTE: If you flash the firmware while using the controller, you may notice

temporary degradation in the controller's performance.

Firmware Package Update Utility

You can run the firmware package update utility from a variety of operating

systems. The firmware package is automated and does not require user

intervention. You can obtain the firmware package flash utility from the

PowerEdge Service and Diagnostic Utilities media that is shipped with your

system.

You have to perform a manual update. For the latest firmware package

updates and update procedures, see the Dell Support website at

support.dell.com.