Setup Guide

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.

NOTE: If validation warnings and/or errors cannot be resolved, contact Dell Technical Support

Services for assistance in resolving the errors. Do not force an installation without assistance.

Installing the Update

After the system reports that all installation components have been successfully validated, install the

update.

• The installation process automatically reboots Storage Center controller(s) when required by the

components being updated.

NOTE: Do not manually reboot the Storage Center controllers during the update process.

Updating is a software-controlled process.

• Disk firmware, when applied in-service, does not require a system reboot.

• For a dual-controller Storage Center, the installation process reboots the controllers in sequence or

simultaneously, depending on the components being updated. A service outage is required when

controllers are rebooted simultaneously.

1. Before updating Storage Center software, clear the Java cache in the Java Control Panel.

2. Click Install Update. Update package components are validated.

3. When complete, click Continue.

4. Select the updates you want to apply to the Storage Center:

• Apply the required portion of the update package: Applies only the required portion of the

update package.

• Apply updates that will not affect service: Applies the required portion of the update package

and all components that are Service Optional (components that can be installed in-service).

• Apply updates that will disrupt service (exclude Service Optional): Applies the required portion

of the update package and all components that are Service Affecting (components that cannot be

installed in-service).

• Apply all updates: Applies all updates in the update package, including all deferrable updates,

Service Affecting components, and Service Optional components, When applying all updates, you

should be aware of the following:

– A service outage is taken, regardless of components.

– Disk firmware is updated across all disks in parallel during the service outage.

NOTE: Depending on the updates, the estimated completion time for Service Optional

enclosure updates may be significantly shorter using the Apply all updates option as

compared to the Apply updates that will not disrupt service option.

5. After you have selected the manner in which to apply updates, view information for the update you

have selected:

• Service Affecting: Displays whether the installation of the selected components affects service.

• Controller Reset: Displays whether the installation causes a controller reboot.

Installing an Update