Silent Bricks
Software Version 2.61 –
Maintenance & Silent Brick Pro
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A new software version is available for your Silent Bricks System.
S3 volumes without object locking are no longer supported since version 2.57 and must be migrated. New S3 volumes include support for object locking, as well as improvements in performance and storage space requirements.
If your system is still version 2.55 or lower, be sure to read the notes on S3.
Update.
Follow these steps to update your system:
- Make sure that your system is at least on version 2.31. If in doubt, contact technical support (see end of document).
- Download the new version and save the .tar file (do not unpack the file!).
- Stop all access to the system:
a. "Eject" tapes in virtual tape libraries via the managing software.
b. unmount SNAS volumes in the web interface and take Silent Bricks offline - Now install the update (fast-sb-update) via the service area from the user interface and let the process complete. The system will reboot after completion.
DO NOT REBOOT THE SYSTEM BY YOURSELF! - Log in again and check the version.
Information
For all Silent Brick Controllers and Drives. Also supports the new Controller Pro.
Note: The above links are not intended for distribution. If you are unable to download the software via the link, please create a service ticket.
Improvements
This update contains important security updates and should be installed on all systems (G1000, G2000, G5x00).
Updates for SecureNAS and S3
- Improvements in handling a large number of files FB-30901
Updates for Compliant Archive (Silent Brick WORM)
- Improvement in handling Compliant Archive Volumes FB-30716
Support for Controller Pro and Silent Brick Pro
This version supports the new Controller Pro and the NVMe-based Silent Brick Pro for the first time. FB-29416
