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About this Guide This guide describes the contents of the Storage Center update packages and provides the instructions needed to update the Storage Center software and firmware. Revision History Document Number: 22W85 Revision Date Description A00 March 2015 Initial release in support of version 6.6 Audience Storage administrators responsible for updating Storage Center software are the target audience for this guide. The intended reader has a working knowledge of storage and networking concepts.
cannot update Storage Center using the standard update options available through the Storage Center System Manager. • Storage Center Command Utility Reference Guide Provides instructions for using the Storage Center Command Utility. The Command Utility provides a command-line interface (CLI) to enable management of Storage Center functionality on Windows, Linux, Solaris, and AIX platforms.
1 Getting Started This section of the Software Update Guide provides information about the contents of Storage Center update packages and how to prepare for installing updates. Updating Storage Center Software Storage Center updates are bundled together as a single downloadable update package.
Component Requirements NOTE: Other web browsers may work but are not officially supported. Java Java version 7 and 8. When using Java, open the Java Control Panel and make sure that the option Enable Java content in the browser is selected. Validate Host Best Practices To reduce the impact of the controller restart operation on the host operating system and applications when applying Service Optional updates, verify that the correct configuration and best practices are applied to the host.
Table 2. Storage Center with a Single Controller Service Affecting Service Optional Storage Center Firmware Update Yes Enclosure Firmware Update. Depending on the components for a specific release, enclosure firmware may or may not be Service Optional. Yes Yes Disk Firmware Update. Disk firmware upgrades may be service Yes affecting or nonservice affecting depending on the drive.
Figure 1. Update Status Wizard The Update Status page displays the current update status and whether the updates are service affecting and provides update options and details. 2. Select the appropriate option for your installation. NOTE: When checking for updates for the first time on an SC8000 running Storage Center 6.1.1 and the Update Status is No Update Available, contact Dell Technical Support Services.
Field Description • • • • • • Error Installing Update: An error occurred while installing an update component. Click Install Report to view details on the installation error. Installing Update: Storage Center is installing an update. No Updates Available: Last Check Update process found no available updates. Click Check Now to check again for updates. Update Available for Download: An update is available for download. Click Download Now to download the update.
Viewing Update Package Details When a downloaded update package is ready to install, you can view details for the package before installing it. 1. From the Storage Management menu, select System→ Update→ Update Status. The Update Status wizard starts. 2. Click Details. The Update Details page appears. This page provides details for all components included in the update package. Figure 2. Update Details Page Table 6. Update Package Details Column Description Component Name of component to update.
Column Description • • Message For a dual-controller Storage Center, the update component can be performed without disruption of service. Deferrable Service Affecting: Update is deferrable and applying the update affects service on all systems. Schedule a service outage to apply the update. Deferrable Service Optional: Update is deferrable and applying the update can be done either without affecting service or during a scheduled service outage.
Update Type Description affecting service or during a scheduled service outage. 3. After viewing the Update Type for all components included in the update package, determine how to apply the updates: • If you intend to install components that affect service, plan for and schedule a service outage during which to apply the updates. You may also want to install components that are service optional during the schedule outage.
2 Installing an Update This section of the Software Update Guide provides instructions for installing Storage Center update packages and performing the tasks required to finalize the update process. The Storage Center update process runs without intervention. When the software update finishes, some final tasks are required to complete the update. Prepare for the Update Before installing update components to the Storage Center, follow these procedures to prepare the Storage Center for the update. 1.
Storage Center re-validates the update components and returns the results. Validation problems are classified as warnings or errors. In general: • Validation warnings indicate a connection or cabling issue with a component that prevents the component from being updated. • Validation errors indicate that a file required by an update component cannot be found. When a validation warning or error is displayed, resolve the issue before continuing with the installation.
6. • Estimated Completion Time: Time estimate for the installation. Click Continue. A summary of the selected installation options appears. NOTE: The installation process automatically reboots the Storage Center. Do not click Install Now until you are ready to reboot the Storage Center. 7.
Enable System Cache When the update is complete and the system is rebooted, enable read and write cache. NOTE: Cache settings for individual volumes override global cache settings. To enable caching for some volumes and not others, enable caching system-wide and then disable caching for individual volumes. 1. From the Storage Management menu, select Properties→ System. 2. Click the Cache tab. 3. Select Enable Read Cache and/or Enable Write Cache. 4. Click OK.
