Emulex 3.4 User Manual

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The Emulex driver is installed:

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The HBAnyware utility is installed. 

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The firmware zip file is downloaded from the Emulex Web site, unzipped and extracted to a 
folder on a local drive.

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If the HBA is already connected to a boot device, the system is in a state in which this type of 
maintenance can be performed:

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I/O activity on the Bus has been stopped.

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Cluster software, or any other software that relies on the HBA to be available, is stopped 
or paused.

You can update firmware on local and remote HBAs. The firmware file must be downloaded from the 
Emulex Web site and extracted to a local drive before you can perform this procedure.

To update firmware:

1.

In the discovery-tree, click the HBA on which you want to update the firmware. The General tab 
appears.

2.

In the property tabs, select the Firmware tab. 

3.

Do one of the following:

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In versions 3.0 or later, click Update Firmware on the Firmware tab. The message in Figure 
28 may appear. If this message appears, click Yes.

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In versions earlier than 3.0, click Browse on the Firmware tab. The Select Firmware File 
dialog box appears. Proceed to step 5.

Note: For OEM branded HBAs, see the OEM’s Web site or contact the OEM’s customer 

service department or technical support department for the firmware files.