Install Guide
Table Of Contents
- About This Guide
- Storage Manager 2020 R1 Installation Guide
- Contents
- Introduction to Storage Manager
- Planning and Preparation
- Installing and Configuring the Data Collector
- Deploying and Configuring the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance
- Installing and Configuring the Storage Manager Client
- Connect to the Storage Manager Applications Page
- Install the Storage Manager Client on Windows
- Install the Storage Manager Client on Linux
- Use the Storage Manager Client to Connect to a Storage Center
- Use the Storage Manager Client to Connect to the Data Collector
- Add Storage Centers to Storage Manager
- Next Steps
- Updating Storage Manager Software
Updating Storage Manager Software
Use the following tasks to update the Storage Manager Data Collector, Storage Manager Client, Storage Manager Server Agent,
and Storage Manager Virtual Appliance.
Topics:
• Update the Storage Manager Data Collector
• Update the Storage Manager Client
• Update the Storage Manager Server Agent
• Update the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance
Update the Storage Manager Data Collector
Follow these steps to update the Storage Manager Data Collector to a newer version.
Prerequisites
● The Storage Manager Data Collector that you are updating must be version 15.3.1 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 certificate must contain the host name or management IP address
used to add the Storage Center to Storage Manager.
Steps
1. Download the Storage Manager Data Collector software to the Windows server.
The Storage Manager Data Collector is available for download from the Drivers & Downloads tab of the storage system
support page located at Dell.com/support.
2. Unzip the software, and double-click the Storage Manager Data Collector Setup file to update the Data Collector.
NOTE:
Allow at least 60 minutes for the Data Collector service to start after it is updated. If the service takes longer
than 60 minutes to start, contact technical support.
3. Run the Storage Manager Data Collector Setup file
4. If you are using a remote Data Collector, repeat the previous steps on the Windows server that hosts the remote Data
Collector.
Update the Storage Manager Client
Follow these steps to update an existing installation of the Storage Manager Client to a newer version:
Steps
1. Use the Storage Manager Client to connect to the updated Data Collector.
The Storage Manager Client prompts you to download the Storage Manager Client installation file.
2. Click Yes.
3. Run the Storage Manager Client installer and follow the steps.
Results
NOTE:
The Storage Manager Client is also available for download from the Drivers & Downloads tab of the storage system
support page located at Dell.com/support.
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