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SAS-1/SAS-2 Compatibility Upgrade Guide For the Sun Blade 6000 Modular System
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Preface

1.  SAS-1/SAS-2 Compatibility Upgrade Instructions

Overview

System Requirements for the SAS-1/SAS-2 Compatibility Upgrade

List of SAS-1 Server Modules That Are Compatible With SAS-2 Upgrade

Upgrading Disk Module and SAS-NEM Expander Firmware

Obtain the Latest Disk Module and SAS-NEM Expander Firmware for SAS-1/SAS-2 Coexistence

Obtain the Firmware Update Utility to Deploy the Required Expander Firmware

Upgrade Disk Module and SAS-NEM Firmware Using the fwupdate Utility

A.  Using the lsiutil Software

Where to Obtain the lsiutil Software

Installing lsiutil

Using lsiutil From the Command Line

Using the Interactive lsiutil Menus

Why Save LSI Host Bus Adapter Persistent Mappings?

When to Save LSI Host Bus Adapter Persistent Mappings

Saving and Restoring a Persistence Map

Save a Snapshot of Your Host Bus Adapter Persistent Mappings

Restore a Snapshot of Your Host Bus Adapter Persistent Mappings

Index

Appendix A

Using the lsiutil Software

Some procedures in this manual require the use of a software program called lsiutil. This appendix provides information on where to obtain the software and how to use it.


Caution

Caution - The lsiutil software has many features and capabilities. Executing certain combinations of commands can leave your system in an unrecoverable state. When you use this software, be sure you execute the procedures exactly as they are documented here, command by command. Do not skip commands or steps and do not add commands or steps that are not in the documented procedure.


The following topics are covered in this chapter: