HP 6G Virtual SAS Manager User Guide

Flashing storage enclosure firmware
To update firmware on an attached zoned SAS storage enclosure such as the MDS600, D2600,
or D2700, use the following command description:
Syntax <TARGET> flash [file=<file_location/filename>] [username=<user>]
[password=<password>] [forced]
• Before updating firmware:
Schedule a time for the installation. Because firmware updates require that the storage
enclosure be restarted, firmware must be installed during a maintenance window.
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◦ Review system requirements and other information in the firmware release notes, device
QuickSpecs, and other user documents.
◦ Issue the rescan command to ensure displayed information is current. Correct any issues
before proceeding.
• After updating firmware:
◦ Check the status of all solution devices for unexpected issues. Correct any issues.
Example: This example demonstrates locating the file StorageEnclosureImage.fuf on the
X.X.X.X FTP server and flashing the firmware onto the storage enclosures connected to ports 3 and
4 of the switch in interconnect bay 7.
1. From the VSM CLI prompt, enter the following command to locate the file on the FTP server
and flash the firmware onto the specified storage enclosures:
=> switch loc=local se portbox=73:1,74:1 flash file=ftp://X.X.X.X/StorageEnclosureImage.fuf
2. Then, enter the following command to reset the storage enclosure:
=> switch loc=local se portbox=73:1,74:1 reset hardware forced
NOTE: If the flash or reset command do not execute successfully or display an error message,
consider the following:
• Only supported storage enclosures can be updated.
• All server blades that map to this storage enclosure must be powered off.
• If the switch status is a value other than Active or Not Redundant, firmware updates are not
allowed.
• If the VSM GUI or VSM CLI is already processing a firmware update on a switch or storage
enclosure, this task request cannot be processed.
Issue the rescan command to ensure displayed information is up-to-date. Correct any issues before
proceeding.
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