HP 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array Firmware Release Notes Part Number: 592436-002 Second edition: March 2011
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Active/Active firmware version: 7.2 Active/Passive firmware version: 5.4 Description This firmware includes fixes to three issues and should be installed only if your environment has experienced one of these issues. This release has undergone a full cycle of regression testing, but, due to non-replication of the issues, only one issue and fix has been verified at HP test labs.
Known issues IMPORTANT: Downgrading firmware from v7.xx/5.xx to v4.xx or earlier is not supported. Back-flashing firmware will result in a loss of configuration settings. Installation instructions Installation notes and best practices • Before installing new firmware, review system requirements, enhancements list, fixes list, and other information in the firmware release notes, device QuickSpecs, and updated user documentation.
Installing firmware using MSA Flash (Windows or Linux ProLiant server environments) The MSA Flash Utility provides an easy-to-use graphical user interface for updating firmware on MSA components, such as the controller and the fan module. In addition, configurations with additional attached storage enclosures can update firmware on the storage enclosure I/O and fan modules. 1. Place the downloaded firmware package in a temporary directory. 2. Navigate to the directory containing the download. 3.
8. Click an updating option: NOTE: If an updating option is not supported for the bundled firmware or hardware configuration, the option is shaded and cannot be selected. 9. • Blink On/Blink Off: Blink the LEDs on the selected MSA, its attached storage enclosures, and the hard drives. • Recommended: Flash All Bundled Firmware on Selected MSA1500 and all attached Devices: Based on the firmware items included in the download, update these components on the MSA and its attached enclosures.
11. After the MSA startup process is complete, access the MSA Flash Utility again, click Find Devices, and then read the display to verify that the firmware was updated. 12. Before resuming I/O access to the MSA, verify that the MSA and its storage arrays are online. 13. Repeat these steps on other MSA that need updating.
4. At the CLI prompt, enter the following command: CLI> download firmware offline This command performs an update, but does not automatically restart the MSA; the MSA must be restarted manually. This method is supported for use in both single-controller and dual-controller configurations. 5. On the menu bar at the top of the emulator window, select Transfer > Send File. 6. In the Send File window: a.
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