upgrading md3200i firmware

Hello Tdubb123,

Here is the way that Dell states that you should upgrade your firmware on an MD3200i.

Steps to update the firmware:

1.         Ensure you have a tested backup of the data contained on the array

2.         It is highly recommended to gather support bundle from the "Support" tab of the MD Storage Manager before performing any firmware upgrade operations. Also recommend getting another support bundle after the upgrade is complete.

3.         You must stop all I/O going to the array

4.         Load MDSM to verify connectivity, then close MDSM but leave the main management screen open

5.         From the main management screen in MDSM use the “upgrade raid controller firmware” on the “devices” screen to upgrade to the latest firmware

6.         Verify connectivity through MDSM

7.         Update the hard drive firmware if applicable

8.         Reboot the stack

a.         Power down the server(s)

b.         Power down the MD3200(i)

c.         Power down any attached storage (MD12xx)

d.         Leave the power off for 2-3 minutes

e.         Power up in reverse order

9.         Verify connection to the array and virtual disks and verify that data is presented to each of the connected servers

This update process will take 60-90 minutes but will vary depending on how long the reboots take to complete.

Please let us know if you have any other questions.