HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware updating guide (370881-002, June 2007)
1 Preparing for an upda te
Periodically, HP releases updated versions of MSA controller firmware and associated support software.
Updates may include additional features and functions, performance enhancements, or fixes to known
issues. In addition to MSA1000 and MSA1500 components, some updating m ethods can be used to
update components on attached MSA20 storage enclosures.
Firmware and software updates are posted to MSA product pages:
Table 2 MSA websites
MSA model Web link
MSA1500
h
ttp://www.h
p.com/go/msa1500cs
MSA1000
h
ttp://www.hp.com/go/msa1000
Preparation steps include:
• Determining
which components to update
• Scheduling a maintenance window for the updates.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use these instructions for complex environments, such as those using virtualization appliances or
network attached storage (NAS). Refer to i nstructions provided with those systems.
Determining which components to update
Before updating a ny one system component, consider which other system components must be updated
at the same time.
1. Record the currently-installed versions of firmware, driver, and software components. (Table 3)
Consider using some of the following system tools to obtain this information:
• Internet browser (to access some software user interfaces)
•WindowsDeviceManager
•SmartStartSurveyUtility
• Network switch command line interface or manag ement utility
• System monitor startup messages
• MSA command line interface
• MSA controller LCD panel startup messages
2. Record the latest-available version of firmware, driver, and software components. (Table 3)
Consider using some of the following system tools to obtain this information:
• Operating system website
• HP and MSA websites
• MSA S uppor t Software CD (and its readme file)
3. Identify items that need updating. (Table 3)
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