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Patch Upgrade

Definition

Storage systems have two firmware versions, the main and the patch. The main version includes major changes, while the patches are mainly used for bug fixing. There are several patches for each main version.

Smart Kit

Requirements

  • Smart Kit with all functions installed: SmartKit Download
  • Patch downloaded: Software Download
  • Management IPs of the Controllers (given from client)
  • Ethernet (RJ45) Cable for connection

Tasks

  1. Connect to the Controller through the RJ45 cable
  2. Open the SmartKit Software

  3. Add the device if it's not there already in Devices > Add:

  4. IP: Use the management IP of the controller

  5. User: admin
  6. Pass: Admin Password (given by customer) MainUpgrade001.png
  7. Go to Upgrade/Patch Installation > Hot Patch Installation PatchUpgrade001.png
  8. Select the Device to update PatchUpgrade002.png
  9. Select the device and Manual Select patch PatchUpgrade003.png
  10. Click Select Patch Package, browse for the Patch file and press Finish PatchUpgrade004.png
  11. Select the Device and click Start to start the Device Upgrade

Device Manager

Requirements

  • Patch downloaded of required Storage Solution
  • Management IPs of the Controllers (given from client)
  • License File for the required Storage Solution
  • Ethernet (RJ45) Cable for connection

Tasks

  1. Connect to the Controller through the RJ45 cable
  2. Open Device Manager (https://192.168.128.101 or the IP of the port)
  3. Enter Settings > Upgrade PatchUpgrade005.png
  4. Click on Manual Upgrade button to start the process PatchUpgrade006.png
  5. Click Hot Patch PatchUpgrade007.png
  6. Unmark Update Check Item Component Package
  7. Browse for the Update File and click Upload
  8. Click Upgrade PatchUpgrade008.png