8100 Updating Product Software Guide (XCS 6.250) (5697-1716, February 2012)

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Estimated time to complete: Varies

When to perform: As close as possible to the upgrade

Before starting the upgrade, HP recommends that you perform a full verified backup of all storage

system data. Although not required, it is a best practice to back up your data before performing

major operations such as software upgrades. Schedule the backup as close to the upgrade as

possible.

For more information about establishing and implementing good backup procedures for the EVA,

contact your HP sales representative.

Upgrading HP P6000 Command View

Estimated time to complete: 15–20 minutes

When to perform: Any time prior to the upgrade

NOTE: Before starting the upgrade, check the release notes for the version to which you are

upgrading for any details on the upgrade process.

TIP: To help ensure fast recovery from the upgrade, it may be useful to remove a disk from the

management server.

For supported upgrade paths, see Table 2.1, HP P6000 Command View upgrade support, in the

HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Compatibility Reference.

For more information on HP P6000 Command View, including the HP P6000 Command View

Installation Guide and the release notes, download documentation from the website listed in

“Reference documentation” (page 7).

Upgrading using the typical installation

This procedure is for the typical HP P6000 Command View installation. For instructions to use the

custom installation procedure, which provides control over which components are installed, see

the HP P6000 Command View Installation Guide.

To install the complete software suite:

1. Close all applications running on the management server.

2. Insert the installation CD into the drive.

3. Browse to the installation CD.

4. Double-click HP StorageWorks Command View EVA Software Suite.exe to start

the installation.

The InstallAnywhere Wizard Welcome window opens.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Verifying the installation

To verify that the software was installed successfully:

1. Ensure that:

• The software icons for HP P6000 Command View , HP P6000 Performance Data

Collector , and/or HP Storage System Scripting Utility appear on the desktop.

If you installed the software suite on an SMA, the HP P6000 Command View icon does

not appear on the desktop.

2. Run HP P6000 Command View.

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