HP StorageWorks Data Replication Manager HSG80 ACS Version 8.7P Configuration Guide (AA-RPHZF-TE, March 2004)
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Upgrading to ACS Version 8.7P
Software
Array Controller Software (ACS) Version 8.7P implements the Data Replication Manager
(DRM) feature, which can be upgraded using either a rolling or a shutdown upgrade method.
These upgrade methods apply only to dual-redundant controller configurations.
Note: The rolling upgrade procedure is not currently supported for Microsoft Windows NT,
Microsoft Windows 2000, and IBM AIX platforms. The shutdown upgrade procedure must be used
for these platforms.
The rolling upgrade procedure is also not supported for an upgrade from Version 8.5P to Version
8.7P or for Version 8.6F, 8.6G, 8.6L, or 8.6S upgrade to Version 8.7P. Use the Shutdown
Upgrade Procedure on page 231 instead.
The topics discussed in this chapter are:
■ Rolling Upgrade Procedure for Version 8.6-xP to 8.7P‚ page 224
— Initiator Site Upgrade Procedure‚ page 224
— Target Site Upgrade Procedure‚ page 228
— Completion of the Initiator Site Upgrade Procedure‚ page 231
■ Shutdown Upgrade Procedure for 8.7P‚ page 231
— Initiator Site Shutdown Upgrade Procedure‚ page 231
— Target Site Shutdown Upgrade Procedure‚ page 234
— Completion of Initiator Site Shutdown Upgrade Procedure‚ page 236