HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware updating guide (370881-002, June 2007)

Using the MSA Flash Utility (Windows or Linux ProLiant server)
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 attached MSA20
SATA storage enclosures can update firmware on the MSA20 controller and fan modules.
NOTE:
If the MSA is di
rectly-connectedtoaNetWare,HP-UX,OpenVMS,orTru64UNIXserver,youcan
use this method to update the controller firmware by temporarily connecting the MSA to a Windows
orLinuxProLiantserverandperformingtheupdatethroughtheProLiantserver. TheselectedProLiant
server must hav e an MSA-supported HBA installed. For a complete list of supported devices, see the
MSA compatibility guide on the Technical Documentation page of the appropriate MSA website.
Depending on your environment and p reference, the MSA Flash U tility can be run from a bootable
CD created from a d ownloaded ISO image or from files downloaded to the server. As detailed in
the following sections, procedures to access the utility vary, based on your operating system and
online/offline flash method.
1. Access the Firmware Flash Utility:
• If you are performing a firmware update using a bootable firmw ar e CD:
• Insert the CD created in Ob taining MSA support software or controller firmware into the
CD-ROM drive of the server.
• Following the recommended procedures, power off the MSA.
• Following recommended procedures, power off the selected ProLiant server.
• Power on the MSA and wait (up to eight minutes) for the MSA to complete its startup routine.
• Power on the ser ver and wait for it to boot from the firmware CD and display the MSA
Utility screen.
•SelectFlash MSA Firmware and wait for the MSA Flash Utility to open.
• If you are performing an update from firmware fi les copied to a temporary directory on the server:
• Navigate to the directory on the server in which you copied the firmware files. For more
information, see Ob taining MSA support software or controller firmware.
• Locate and run the executable file that will install the MSA Flash Utility on the server:
• In Windows environments, double-click the flash utilit y executable file to install the MSA
Flash Utility (example file: msa1500flash.msi. Then, d ouble-click the MSA Flash
icon on the desktop.
• In Linux environments, execute the downloaded rpm file to install the MSA Flash Utility
(example file and command: rpm -Uvh msa1500flash-6.86-2.i386.rpm.Then,
from a terminal running within an X Windows shell, enter msaflash and wait for the
MSA Flash Utility to open.
2. IntheFirmwareFlashUtility,clickFind Devices.
After a few moments, all MSA controllers visible to the ser ver are displayed.
NOTE:
Depending on the detected MSAs and the contents of the firmware bundle, informational
pop-up messages may be displayed. Read these messages carefully and follow the
on-screen instructions.
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Updating the components