Install Guide
Table Of Contents
- About This Guide
- Dell Storage Manager 2016 R3 Installation Guide
- Contents
- Introduction to Storage Manager
- Planning and Preparation
- Installing and Configuring the Data Collector
- Installing and Configuring the Dell Storage Manager Virtual Appliance
- Installing and Configuring the Storage Manager Client
- Updating Dell Storage Manager
Update the Storage Manager Server Agent
Follow these steps to update the Storage Manager Server Agent. Update the Storage Manager Server Agent on all servers
managed by the Data Collector.
Prerequisites
● The Server Agent must be connected to a Data Collector.
● The Data Collector must be updated to the newer version.
Steps
1. Open the Server Agent Manager.
2. Click Check for Upgrades.
The server downloads the Server Agent installer from the Data Collector.
3. Open the Server Agent installer and follow the instructions to update the Server Agent.
Updating the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance
Follow these steps to update the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance using the Dell Storage Manager Web UI. The Storage
Manager Virtual Appliance update package is a .zip file that is included with the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance installation
files.
About this task
NOTE:
Updating the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance does not change the version number shown in the VMware
vSphere Client. The VMware vSphere Client will still show the version number at the time the Storage Manager Virtual
Appliance was first deployed.
Steps
1. Download the new version of the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance.
The update package is a .zip file included with the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance .ova file.
2. In a browser, connect to the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance using the Dell Storage Manager Web UI.
https://[IP Address]/ui
3. Click Dell Storage Manager > Data Collector.
4. Click the General tab, then click the Summary subtab.
5. Click System Updates.
The System Updates dialog box opens.
6. Click Upload Package.
The Upload Package dialog box opens.
7. Click Choose File then open the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance update package.
8. Click OK on the Upload Package dialog box.
The Dell Storage Manager Web UI loads the update package.
9. Click Install.
A confirmation dialog box appears.
10. Click Yes.
The Storage Manager Virtual Appliance updates.
NOTE:
The Storage Manager Virtual Appliance might take up to 10–15 minutes to update. The Dell Storage Manager
Web UI login page appears when the update is complete.
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