Spectra Logic NTIER700 User Manual

Page of 70
nTier700 BlueScale Firmware
12
Release Notes 
90990019
Updating Firmware
Note:
Until further notice, firmware updates for the nTier700 are 
currently managed on an individual basis by Spectra Logic 
Technical Support. Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support for 
assistance (see 
).
To ensure that you have the most current firmware for your nTier700:
1.
Connect to the BlueScale web interface.
2.
Select 
About
 on the menu bar to check the currently installed BlueScale 
firmware version.
3.
If the version you have is older than the most current version described 
in these release notes, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support to obtain 
an update.
4.
If a more current firmware version is available, download the update 
and install it. Refer to the current version of the Spectra nTier700 Backup 
and Archive Appliance User Guide
 for instructions.
Note:
A current support contract is required before you can download 
firmware updates.
Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support at 
 
if you have any questions.
Firmware Version Requirements
F
IRMWARE
 P
ACKAGE
 H
ISTORY
The following sections list information about 
the 
BlueScale firmware 
packages and how they affect the nTier700 and its components. The 
BlueScale firmware releases are listed in reverse chronological order, with 
the most recent release listed first. All package names are followed with 
the date of release (YYYYMMDD).
Important
The update to BlueScale 2.6.0.6 or later from any earlier version of the BlueScale 
firmware must be performed by Spectra Logic Technical Support personnel (see 
Important
Unless otherwise stated, the known issues remain active until moved to the 
resolved issues section. Always read the known issues section for each firmware 
release to make sure you are aware of any potential problems.