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Upgrade software and firmware with SAN OS software

You upgrade your storage array's software and, optionally, the IOM firmware and the nonvolatile static random access memory (NVSRAM) to make sure you have all the latest features and bug fixes.

  1. Download software files from support site
    You download the new downloadable package (DLP) software files from the Lenovo Support Web site to your management client.
  2. Transfer software files to the controllers
    You transfer the software files to your controllers so you can begin the upgrade process. The components are copied from the management client to the controllers and placed in a staging area in flash memory.
  3. Activate software files
    You activate the software files only if you have software or firmware that has been transferred but not activated. When you perform the activation operation, the current software and firmware is replaced with the new software and firmware. You cannot stop the activation process after it starts.
  4. Complete software and firmware upgrade
    You can complete the software and firmware upgrade by verifying the versions in ThinkSystem System Manager's Software and Firmware Inventory dialog box.