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Updating Dell Storage Manager
Use these tasks to update the Dell Storage Manager Client, Data Collector, Virtual Appliance, or Server Agent.
Updating the Storage Manager Data Collector
Follow these steps to update the Storage Manager Data Collector to a newer version.
Prerequisites
• The Data Collector being updated must be running version 6.1 or later.
• The server that hosts the Data Collector must be running a 64-bit operating system. If the Data Collector is installed on a 32‑bit
server, migrate to a 64–bit operating system.
• For each managed Storage Center, the Storage Center certicate must contain the host name or management IP address used
to add the Storage Center to Storage Manager.
Steps
1. Download the Storage Manager software.
2. Unzip the Storage Manager Data Collector Setup le.
3. Run the Storage Manager Data Collector Setup le to update the Data Collector.
Data Collector Manager opens and the Data Collector service attempts to start.
NOTE: Please allow at least 60 minutes for the Data Collector service to start. If the service takes longer than 60
minutes, contact technical support.
4. If you are using a remote Data Collector, repeat steps 2–3 on the server that hosts the remote Data Collector.
Update the Dell Storage Manager Client
Follow these steps to update an existing installation of the Dell Storage Manager Client to a newer version.
Prerequisite
Java version 7 update 45 is required if you are updating from Dell Storage Manager 2014 R2 or earlier.
Steps
1. Use the Dell Storage Manager Client to connect to the updated Data Collector.
The Dell Storage Manager Client prompts you to download the Dell Storage Manager Client installation le.
2. Click Yes.
3. Run the installer and follow the steps.
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.
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