HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array Updating Product Software Guide (XCS 09534000) (5697-0754, October 2010)

TIP:
When capturing the HP Command View EVA configuration, it is a best practice to specify the SAVE
ALL option. This helps to capture critical data such as the WWN, useful for rebuilding the array
configuration.
NOTE:
You cannot use the utility to restore a configuration that contains disk drives of different capacities.
You must manually restore that type of configuration. See the “Restoring an array configuration with
different disk sizes and types” section in HP StorageWorks Storage System Scripting Utility Reference
for more information.
You can run the CAPTURE VALIDATE command for each of the files generated by the CAPTURE
CONFIGURATION command to determine if the file has been modified since the initial capture.
As a best practice, also use the following commands to collect configuration data:
• LS DISK_GROUP FULL
• LS HOST FULL
• LS VDISK FULL
If applicable, use the following commands as well:
• LS ISCSI_HOST FULL
• LS ISCSI_LUN FULL
For more information about using the utility or using the CAPTURE commands, see the HP StorageWorks
Storage System Scripting Utility Reference. See “Required documentation” on page 10 for the link to
this document.
Task checklist
Use the following checklist to track your progress and mark when a task has been completed. You
can initial and timestamp task completion if you like.
Table 5 Pre-upgrade task checklist
Task completeTask
Checking current controller software version, page 13
Time required: About 5 minutes
When to perform: Any time before the upgrade.
Checking current software versions, page 13
Time required: 10–15 minutes
When to perform: Any time before the upgrade
Checking the storage system hardware, page 15
Time required: 15–20 minutes
When to perform: 1–2 weeks before the upgrade, and then daily until the upgrade is
completed. Provide enough time to order and replace any failed components.
Preparing for the upgrade46