Switching firmware images in storage systems
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1. ) A method of software execution, comprising:
- transferring a new firmware image to a secondary storage location in an automated storage system while the automated storage system is online to execute a data backup application; and
rebooting a drive in the automated storage system to switch to the new firmware image.
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Abstract
Embodiments include methods, apparatus, and systems for switching firmware images in storage systems. One method of software execution includes transferring a new firmware image to a secondary storage location in an automated storage system while the automated storage system is online to execute a data backup application; and rebooting a drive in the automated storage system to switch to the new firmware image
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1. ) A method of software execution, comprising:
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transferring a new firmware image to a secondary storage location in an automated storage system while the automated storage system is online to execute a data backup application; and rebooting a drive in the automated storage system to switch to the new firmware image. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. ) A computer readable medium having instructions for causing a computer to execute a method, comprising:
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simultaneously storing first and second firmware images for a drive in an automated storage system; and receiving instructions from a user for rebooting the drive to switch from the first firmware image to the second firmware image. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. ) A storage system, comprising:
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a memory means for storing an algorithm; and a processing means for executing the algorithm to reboot a drive in an automated storage system and switch between two different firmware images that are both simultaneously stored in the automated storage system. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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