HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product software guide (VCS 3.110) (5697-8108, March 2009)

3. Replace any hardware components that have failed.
NOTE:
If you must replace any components, see the HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array
user guide for replacement instructions. See Table 2 on page 13 for the link to this guide.
Checking and upgrading your SAN infrastructure (Optional)
Estimated time to complete: Varies depending on the number of components that may require
replacement.
When to perform: Any time prior to the upgrade
If the array is in a supported configuration running VCS 3.028, this task is optional.
It is important to ensure that your SAN environment meets the configuration requirements of VCS
3.110. This includes host HBAs and drivers, and Fibre Channel switch firmware.
Collecting SAN configuration data using SAN Visibility (Optional)
HP provides the SAN Visibility tool to automate the process of collecting SAN configuration data.
SAN Visibility collects configuration information from the Fibre Channel switches on your SAN. Any
information provided by devices when they log into the fabric is included. The raw configuration data
is collected, packaged, and sent to HP, where it is formatted into a complete report and returned to
you. The report can then be used to determine if any of your SAN components are not supported by
the latest controller software and must be replaced.
For more information on HP StorageWorks SAN Visibility software, see the following HP website:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/networking/sansolutions.html
NOTE:
The version of SAN Visibility you are running may be a later version that what is shown below.
Using SAN Visibility is optional.
SAN Visibility requires Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.5.0 Update 1 or later. You can download
the most current JRE version from Sun's web site:
http://www.sun.com/
Installing SAN Visibility
SAN Visibility is typically installed on the management server running HP Command View EVA.
1. Download SAN Visibility from the following web site:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/networking/sansolutions.html
Click SAN Visibility Tool under SAN Solutions.
2. Double-click the downloaded file to launch the installation.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
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