HP EVA4000/6000/8000 and EVA4100/6100/8100 Updating Product Software Guide (XCS 6.250) (5697-1716, February 2012)

For more information about using the utility or using the CAPTURE commands, see the HP Storage
System Scripting Utility Reference. See “Reference documentation” (page 7) for the link to this
document.
Task checklist
Use the following checklist to track your progress and mark when a task is completed.
Table 5 Pre-upgrade task checklist
Task completeTask
“Checking current controller software version” (page 9)
Time required: About 5 minutes
When to perform: Any time before starting to upgrade your controller software.
“Checking current software versions” (page 9)
Time required: 10–15 minutes
When to perform: Any time prior to the upgrade
“Checking the storage system hardware” (page 11)
Time required: 15–20 minutes
When to perform: 1–2 weeks prior to the upgrade, and then daily until the upgrade
is complete. Provide enough time to order and replace any failed components.
“Checking and upgrading your SAN infrastructure” (page 13)
Time required: After collecting and evaluating data on your configuration over several
weeks, a determination can be made regarding the appropriate time to do the upgrade.
When to perform: Any time prior to the upgrade
“Managing application I/O timeouts for an online upgrade” (page 30)
Time required: Varies depending on number of applications
When to perform: Any time prior to the upgrade
“Back up all storage system data” (page 31)
Time required: Varies
When to perform: As close as possible to the upgrade
“Upgrading HP P6000 Command View” (page 31)
Time required: 15–20 minutes
When to perform: Any time prior to the upgrade
“Upgrading browsers and JREs” (page 32)
Time required: 10–20 minutes
When to perform: Any time prior to the upgrade
“HP Insight Remote Support software” (page 32)
Time required: 10–20 minutes
When to perform: Any time prior to the upgrade
“Upgrading HP P6000 Replication Solutions Manager (optional)” (page 33)
Time required: 10–20 minutes
When to perform: Any time prior to the upgrade
“Monitoring storage system stability” (page 33)
Time required: 25–35 minutes
When to perform: 48 hours before the upgrade
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