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sas2flash.efi -l log.txt -debug -o -f 2118IT.BIN -b MPTSAS2.ROM 
     Advanced Mode Set

     Adapter Selected is a LSI SAS: SAS2008(B2)   

     Chip status 0000000000000000:

     Executing Operation: Flash Firmware Image

Firmware File Size: 00000000000AD85C
          Firmware Image has a Valid Checksum. 
          Firmware Version 15.00.00.00
          Firmware Image compatible with Controller. 

          Valid NVDATA Image found. 
          NVDATA Version 0F.00.00.00 
          Checking for a compatible NVData image... 

          NVDATA Device ID and Chip Revision match verified.
          Valid Initialization Image verified.
          Valid BootLoader Image verified.

          Chip is in RESET state. Attempting Host Boot...
          Firmware Host Boot Successful.

          Mfg Page 2 Mismatch Detected.
          Writing Current Mfg Page 2 Settings to NVRAM.
          Updated Mfg Page 2.

          Resetting Adapter...
          Adapter Successfully Reset.

          Chip is in RESET state. Performing Host Boot...
          Firmware Host Boot Successful.

          Beginning Firmware Download...
          Firmware Download Failed!

     Due to error remaining commands will not be executed.
     Unable to Process Commands.
     Exiting SAS2Flash.