HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID Array Fibre Channel Solution Software V8.8 for Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) Release Notes (AA-RV1YA-TE, March 2005)

Solution Software Kit Upgrade Procedures
38 HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID Array Fibre Channel Solution Software V8.8 for
Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) Release Notes
Solution Software Kit Upgrade Procedures
Use the procedures in this and the following sections to upgrade your Solution
Software Kit:
1. Perform backups of data prior to upgrade.
2. Verify operating system versions, and upgrade operating systems to supported
versions and patch levels.
3. Upgrade switch firmware.
4. Upgrade the Solution Software Kit.
5. Quiesce all I/O and unmount all file systems for the server being updated
before proceeding.
6. If you are installing an operating system that uses Secure Path, upgrade
Secure Path to the latest version at this time.
7. Upgrade the ACS software.
Note: Solely for the purpose of performing upgrades to ACS, the Solution Software Kit
supports ACS V8.6. HP recommends that you avoid mixing ACS versions in the same
Storage Area Network (SAN).
See the following documentation for additional information:
■ HP StorageWorks HSG60 and HSG80 Array Controller and Array Controller
Software Maintenance and Service Guide
■ Solution Software Release Notes—HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID
Array Fibre Channel Solution Software V8.8 for Windows NT, Windows 2000
and Windows Server 2003 (32-bit)
■ The “Upgrading ACS” section for the additional information on upgrades.
Note: If you are upgrading ACS, complete the upgrade after all Windows server
updates are finished. Be sure to back up data before updating servers.