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
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.
The server downloads the Server Agent installer from the Data Collector.
3. Open the Server Agent installer and follow the instructions to update the Server Agent.
Update the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance
Perform the following steps to update the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance:
About this task
The Storage Manager Virtual Appliance is available for download from the Drivers & Downloads tab of the storage system
support page located at Dell.com/support.
NOTE:
Updating the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance does not change the version number shown in the VMware
vSphere Client. The VMware vSphere Client always displays the version number of the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance
that was initially deployed.
Steps
1. Download the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance zip file.
The name of the zip file is DellEMCStorageManagerVA-x.x.x.x.zip, where x.x.x.x is the version number.
2. Extract the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance update package from the DellEMCStorageManagerVA-x.x.x.x.zip
file. The filename of the update package is DSM-VA-x.x.x.x.zip , where x.x.x.x is the version number.
NOTE:
If you are updating from Storage Manager Virtual Appliance 2016 R2 or earlier, change the last number of the
update package filename to 999 before performing the update. For example, if the filename of the update package is
DSM-VA-19.1.10.1.zip, change the filename to DSM-VA-19.1.10.999.zip.
3. In a web browser, navigate to https://virtual_appliance_IP_address/ui/.
NOTE: Depending on your web browser settings, you may need to acknowledge security alerts to continue.
4. Log in to the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance using a user with Administrator privileges.
The Unisphere Central Home page is displayed.
5. Click Data Collector.
The Data Collector view is displayed.
6. Click the General tab, then click the Summary subtab.
7. Click Install Update.
The Upload Package dialog box opens.
8. Click Choose File.
The Open dialog box opens.
9. Select the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance update package and click Open.
10. Click OK.
The Install Package confirmation dialog box opens.
11. Click Yes.
The Storage Manager Virtual Appliance is updated.
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Updating Storage Manager Software