Delete Controller Firmware

Overview

This function deletes the controller firmware registered in the Bootup and Utility Device (BUD) of the CM.

Caution
  • This function cannot be used under the following conditions:

    • The operation mode for the storage system is not in "Maintenance Mode"

    • The controller firmware is registered for the current generation only

Display Contents

In this screen, registered controller firmwares are displayed.

Select Controller Firmware

Item Description

Slot

The generation (1 to 3) of the controller firmware is displayed.

Firmware Version

The controller firmware version is displayed. If the controller firmware is not registered, the field is blank.

VxxLyy-zzzz

Vxx: Version

Lyy: Level

zzzz: Release number

Registered

The registration date (YYYY-MM-DD) of the controller firmware is displayed. When the controller firmware is not registered, a "-" (hyphen) is displayed.

Active

If the controller firmware is registered in the Flash memory, EC information where the firmware is stored is displayed. If the controller firmware is not registered, the field is blank.

  • EC#1

    Stored in the firmware area (EC#1).

  • EC#2

    Stored in the firmware area (EC#2).

Other Information

  • Active

    The controller firmware that is currently used.

  • Next

    The controller firmware that is to be used at the next power cycle.

Status

The status of the controller firmware is displayed.

  • Valid

    The controller firmware is registered.

  • Not Registered

    The controller firmware is not registered.

Operating Procedures

  1. Click [Delete Firmware] in [Action].

  2. Select the controller firmware that is to be deleted and click the [Delete] button.

    → A confirmation screen appears.

  3. Click the [OK] button.

    → Deletion of the controller firmware starts.

  4. Click the [Done] button to return to the [Firmware Maintenance] screen.