HP 3PAR OS 3.1.2 MU5 Upgrade Instructions

9 Updating the HP 3PAR OS Online
This procedure updates the HP 3PAR OS while the customer is actively using the storage system.
A complete understanding of all the host connectivity is required and proper planning must be
completed before performing an online update.
For planning assistance, review the HP 3PAR Operating System Upgrade Pre-Planning Guide. To
obtain a copy of this documentation, go to http://www.hp.com/go/3par, navigate to your product
page, click Support for your product, and then click Manuals.
See Table 2 (page 6) for supported HP 3PAR OS level update types and paths.
WARNING! Performing an online update requires extensive planning. Review the HP 3PAR
Upgrade Pre-Planning Guide (PN QL226-96801) before performing an online update.
WARNING! All hosts must meet the online update requirements in the HP 3PAR OS Upgrade
Pre-Planning Guide for 3.1.2 version. Any hosts not meeting the requirements must be shut down
or logically disconnected before attempting an online update.
WARNING! All hosts must be compatible to the current applicable HP 3PAR Host Implementation
Guide and HP 3PAR Configuration Matrix.
WARNING! For hosts using Veritas VxVM as the multi-pathing solution, the Veritas link restore
interval needs to be set before attempting an online update. For more information about this, see
HP 3PAR Upgrade Pre-Planning Guide (PN QL226-96801).
CAUTION: Verify all Pre-Update Tasks on “HP 3PAR OS Update Task Overview” (page 17) are
completed before proceeding with the online update.
The online update checks the HP 3PAR OS versions for update compatibility requirements and
installs any required patches. The update script is interactive and requires user input before
performing the update.
To update the HP 3PAR OS running on a storage system:
1. From the SPMAINT main menu, enter: =4.7.3, and select the storage system to be upgraded.
2. Select the appropriate option for Simple Upgrade or Advanced Upgrade, and then press
Enter.
HP recommends that Advanced Upgrade be used only by qualified technicians authorized
by HP to upgrade storage system software.
3. Select the new HP 3PAR OS version to use to update the system, select menu option for
3.1.2.592 and press Enter. To proceed with the update, enter: y and enter the five digit
number when it prompted.
4. The online update tests run and display the results.
5. If any tests fail, you must enter the displayed five digit number to confirm and continue.
NOTE: Any test failure must be corrected before proceeding with the HP 3PAR OS upgrade.
Bypassing any test error is not recommended, and must only be performed with the
understanding of the test results and any possible impact on the system upgrade.
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