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                        N8103-232 RAID Controller 
                      Firmware Package Update Module
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Software name    : N8103-232 RAID Controller Firmware Package Update Module
Software version : 51.17.0-5304
Type of software : RAID Controller Firmware Package
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[ About the software ]
N8103-232 RAID controller firmware update module (hereinafter referred 
to as "the software") is used for updating firmware of the following 
RAID controller.

 N8103-232 RAID Controller
    Firmware Package Version 51.17.0-5304

NOTE:
  Upon startup, there may be a failure in PCIe speed negotiation, 
  resulting in PCIe Link Failure and preventing the RAID controller 
  from being recognized, thereby causing the system to fail to boot.

[ Software versions that require the update ]

The following RAID Controller firmware package versions need to be updated:

 N8103-232 RAID Controller
    Firmware Package Version 51.17.0-4032

[ Precautions when updating ]

   * Incorrect update could result in the problems such as failure to boot the 
     system. Read through the instructions in this document carefully for
     performing the update to prevent erroneous operation. When the system
     malfunctions or the power is disconnected during the update due to unexpected
     accidents such as power failure, lightning strike, power interruption and
     noise, it may result in damage to the device and system malfunction in the
     worst case. Please note that in such cases, repair may be required at your
     cost.

[ How to check version / update Firmware Package ]

  <In case of Windows Operating System>

      * When running "Start.bat" with administrator privileges, you may be
        prompted to enter the administrator password. Please request the customer 
        or the system engineer to enter the administrator password.

      * The software will output a text file in "c:\NEC_RAIDFW". 
        There is no change to other location or registry, no output of other file.

      * Although the following event is registered on the Windows Event Log 
        due to the firmware update, this event does not affect system operation.
       
         Source       Fmegasas2
         Event ID     F11
         Type         FError
         Description  FThe driver detected a controller error on \Device\RaidPort(x).

         Source       Fdisk
         Event ID     F153
         Type         FWarning
         Description  FThe IO operation at the logical block address for disk was retried.


   - How to check Firmware Package version:

      1) Download the software (ZIP file) into any directory of hard disk.

          (Example) c:\n8103raid
    

      2) Extract this software and run "Start.bat" as an administrator.

      3) On the displayed menu screen, if "MegaRAID 944N-8i" appears under either 
         "RAID Controller 0" or "RAID Controller 1" in TARGET Informations, 
         it is eligible for the update. If there are no RAID controllers eligible for 
         this firmware package, "N/A" will be displayed for both "RAID Controller 0" 
         and "RAID Controller 1". In that case, enter <X> and press the <Enter> key 
         to close the tool's window.

     (Example)
     ***************************************************************************
     *  N8103-232 RAID Controller Update Tool              
     *    Update Modules   : FW Package Version = 51.17.0-5304
     *      
     *  TARGET Informations:
     *    RAID Controller 0: MegaRAID 944N-8i 
     *    RAID Controller 1: N/A
     ***************************************************************************
  
     0) Update Firmware and Parameter
  
     X) Exit


    - How to update Firmware Package:

      1) [Firmware Package Version Confirmation] In the menu screen displayed 
         in step "3)", enter <0> and press the <Enter> key. This will initiate 
         the firmware package update. After the update is complete, the menu screen 
         will be displayed again. Do not press any keys until the update is finished.
         Additionally, a reboot is not necessary after the update.

     (Example)
     ***************************************************************************
     *  N8103-232 RAID Controller Update Tool              
     *    Update Modules   : FW Package Version = 51.17.0-5304
     *      
     *  TARGET Informations:
     *    RAID Controller 0: MegaRAID 944N-8i 
     *    RAID Controller 1: N/A
     ***************************************************************************
  
     0) Update Firmware and Parameter
  
     X) Exit


      2) After the update is complete, the TARGET Informations display in the menu 
         will be updated. Once the firmware package has been applied, "N/A" will be 
         displayed.


     (Example)
     ***************************************************************************
     *  N8103-232 RAID Controller Update Tool              
     *    Update Modules   : FW Package Version = 51.17.0-5304
     *      
     *  TARGET Informations:
     *    RAID Controller 0: N/A
     *    RAID Controller 1: N/A
     ***************************************************************************

     0) Update Firmware and Parameter
  
     X) Exit


      3) After the update is complete, enter <x> and press the <Enter> key. 
         This will close the tool's window.

      4) Delete the "NEC_RAIDFW" folder and the downloaded files that are no 
         longer needed.


  <In case of Linux Operating System>

      * Please run this tool using an account with root privileges. If you do not 
        have the necessary permissions, the tool will not function correctly. 
        In such cases, even if a target RAID controller is connected, the TARGET 
        Informations display will show "N/A".

       * This software will create a text file within the "NEC_RAIDFW" directory 
         during operation. It will not create files in any other directories or 
         make changes to existing files.


   - How to check Firmware Package version:

      1) Download the software (gzip file) into any directory, and extract it.

         (Example)
          When the software is downloaded to "/tmp"
           # cd /tmp
           # tar -xvf NEC_RAIDFW.tar.gz


      2) Go to the directory where you unzipped the software and run start.sh.

          (Example)
             # cd /tmp/NEC_RAIDFW
             # ./start.sh

      3) On the displayed menu screen, if "MegaRAID 944N-8i" appears under either 
         "RAID Controller 0" or "RAID Controller 1" in TARGET Informations, 
         it is eligible for the update. If there are no RAID controllers eligible for 
         this firmware package, "N/A" will be displayed for both "RAID Controller 0" 
         and "RAID Controller 1". In that case, enter <X> and press the <Enter> key 
         to close the tool's window.

     (Example)
     ***************************************************************************
     *  N8103-232 RAID Controller Update Tool              
     *    Update Modules   : FW Package Version = 51.17.0-5304
     *      
     *  TARGET Informations:
     *    RAID Controller 0: MegaRAID 944N-8i 
     *    RAID Controller 1: N/A
     ***************************************************************************
  
     0) Update Firmware and Parameter
  
     X) Exit

   - How to update Firmware Package:

      1) [Firmware Package Version Confirmation] In the menu screen displayed 
         in step "3)", enter <0> and press the <Enter> key. This will initiate 
         the firmware package update. After the update is complete, the menu screen 
         will be displayed again. Do not press any keys until the update is finished.
         Additionally, a reboot is not necessary after the update.

     (Example)
     ***************************************************************************
     *  N8103-232 RAID Controller Update Tool              
     *    Update Modules   : FW Package Version = 51.17.0-5304
     *      
     *  TARGET Informations:
     *    RAID Controller 0: MegaRAID 944N-8i 
     *    RAID Controller 1: N/A
     ***************************************************************************
  
     0) Update Firmware and Parameter
  
     X) Exit


      2) After the update is complete, the TARGET Informations display in the menu 
         will be updated. Once the firmware package has been applied, "N/A" will be 
         displayed.


     (Example)
     ***************************************************************************
     *  N8103-232 RAID Controller Update Tool              
     *    Update Modules   : FW Package Version = 51.17.0-5304
     *      
     *  TARGET Informations:
     *    RAID Controller 0: N/A
     *    RAID Controller 1: N/A
     ***************************************************************************

     0) Update Firmware and Parameter
  
     X) Exit


      3) After the update is complete, enter <x> and press the <Enter> key. 
         This will close the tool's window.

      4) Delete the "NEC_RAIDFW" directory and the downloaded files that are no 
         longer needed.



  <In case of Offline>

    - How to check Firmware Package version:

      1) Turn on the server.

      2) When the following message is displayed, press <F2> key to enter 
         BIOS Setup Utility.

         Press <F2> SETUP ....

      3) Select the Advanced tab, move the cursor to 
         AVAGO <MegaRAID 944N-8i> Configuration Utility, 
         and press the <Enter> key.

      4) Move the cursor to Main Menu and press the <Enter> key.

      5) Move the cursor to Controller Management and press the <Enter> key.

      6) Check the firmware package version on the displayed screen. If the 
         following version is displayed, the firmware package is eligible for 
         an update.

         FW Package Build = 51.17.0-4032

   - How to update Firmware Package-

      Please copy the firmware package binary file (944N_nopad.rom) to a removable 
      device in advance. The 944N_nopad.rom file will be created when you extract 
      NEC_RAIDFW.zip or NEC_RAIDFW.tar.gz. Connect the removable device containing 
      the copied file to the server.

      1) Turn on the server.

      2) When the following message is displayed, press <F2> key to enter 
         BIOS Setup Utility.

          Press <F2> SETUP ....

      3) Select the Advanced tab, move the cursor to 
         AVAGO <MegaRAID 944N-8i> Configuration Utility, 
         and press the <Enter> key.

      4) Move the cursor to "Update Firmware" and press the <Enter> key.

      5) Select the update module. For each displayed item, make the following 
         selections, then select "Update" and press the <Enter> key.

         Select File System: The removable device connected to the Server
         Select Directory: The directory where "944N_nopad.rom" is stored
         Select image: 944N_nopad.rom

      6) The following warning will be displayed. Change "confirm" from [Disabled] 
         to[Enabled], then move the cursor to "Yes" and press the <Enter> key. 
         Wait for approximately 60 seconds.

          Current firmware 
          version:5.170.01-3513
          Selected firmware 
          version:5.170.01-3513
          The current firmware version is
          being replaced with the selected 
          firmware version. the firmware
          update takes a few minutes to
          complete. You must wait for the
          success message before rebooting
          the system. Do you want to
          continue?

          Confirm			[Enabled]
         >Yes
          NO


      7) Confirm that the following message is displayed, then press the <Enter> 
         key to proceed to the Quick Operation Menu screen. After that, please 
         reboot the system.

          The operation has been performed 
          successfully. Reboot the machine
          for the change to take effect.


      8) After the reboot, when the following message appears, press <F2> key to 
         enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

          Press <F2> SETUP ....

      9) Move the cursor to "Main Menu" and press the <Enter> key.

     10) Navigate to "Controller Management" and press the <Enter> key.

     11) Check the firmware package version on the displayed screen. 
         If the following version is shown, the firmware package update has 
         been successful.

     Package Version = 51.17.0-5304

     12) The update process is now complete. Please exit the utility using any 
         method and then reboot the system.

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