Appendix A: Updating the Firmware 357Updating the FirmwareYou can flash the firmware package to update either of the following:• Dell PowerEdge• 6 Gbps SAS HBA• Internal Tape Adapter card firmware.Flash the firmware package while the controller is in use. Restart the systemfor all changes to take effect. If there is a failure while flashing the firmwarepackage (such as a power outage) the controller reverts to the earlier versionof the firmware.NOTE: If you flash the firmware while using the controller, you may noticetemporary degradation in the controller's performance.Firmware Package Update UtilityYou can run the firmware package update utility from a variety of operatingsystems. The firmware package is automated and does not require userintervention. You can obtain the firmware package flash utility from thePowerEdge Service and Diagnostic Utilities media that is shipped with yoursystem.You have to perform a manual update. For the latest firmware packageupdates and update procedures, see the Dell Support website atsupport.dell.com.