HP 3PAR OS 3.1.2 MU5 Upgrade Instructions

8 Pre-Update Tasks
The following tasks must be performed before starting the HP 3PAR OS update process.
Verifying the HP 3PAR OS Software Level
The current HP 3PAR OS level must meet the supported update path requirements in Table 2
(page 6).
To verify the HP 3PAR OS level currently running on the storage system:
1. Start a CLI session from the SPMAINT main menu, enter: =7 and then press Enter.
2. Select the desired storage system (StoreServ).
3. To display the HP 3PAR OS version, patch information, and the version numbers of other
system components, enter: showversion -a -b. Verify that the HP 3PAR OS version in the
output meets the supported update path requirements in Table 2.
showversion -a -b
Release version 3.1.1.410 (MU2)
Patches: None
Component Name Version
CLI Server 3.1.1.410 (MU2)
CLI Client 3.1.2.278
System Manager 3.1.1.410 (MU2)
Kernel 3.1.1.410 (MU2)
TPD Kernel Code 3.1.1.410 (MU2)
...
4. Enter: exit and then press Enter to return to the SPMAINT main menu.
Verifying the Health of the Storage System
Before starting the HP 3PAR OS update, determine the current status and verify the overall health
of the system with the SPMAINT utility.
Running a Health Check From the SPMAINT Utility
1. To start a health check from the SPMAINT main menu, enter: =4.4 and then press Enter.
2. Enter the number corresponding to the storage system (StoreServ) you want to run the Health
Check on and press Enter.
3. Enter: y to retrieve and transfer the check health data and press Enter.
Are you sure you want to retrieve and transfer
the check health data for InServ <InServ_Name>?
(y or n)
y
...
16:44.51 Checking health of alert
16:44.52 Checking health of cabling
16:44.52 Checking health of cage
16:44.53 Checking health of date
16:44.54 Checking health of file
16:44.55 Checking health of ld
16:44.56 Checking health of license
16:44.56 Checking health of network
16:44.57 Checking health of node
16:44.59 Checking health of pd
18 Pre-Update Tasks