Should I update my AKD (operational) firmware and Workbench while I am updating the Backup FPGA firmware?

Probably not. If you are an end user with an AKD working just fine in the field, we suggest you leave it alone.

If you are an OEM, and you think you might want access to the latest features, then you may want the latest (operational) firmware and Workbench. If you do decide to update the (operational) firmware and corresponding Workbench, please update your Backup FPGA firmware first. Make sure the drive accepted the updates and has the latest Backup FPGA firmware. Then, if you wish to proceed with updating the (operational) firmware and corresponding WorkBench, feel free to do so.

All of the necessary files are on KDN.