HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array Firmware Updating Guide (370881-001, May 2006)

Updating MSA co
ntro ller firmware
Periodically,
HP releases updated versions of MSA controller firmware. Updates may include additional
features and functions, performance enhancements, o r fixes to known issues. In addition to MSA1000
and MSA 1500 components, the MSA Flash Utilit y a nd the MSA CLI updating methods can update
components on
attached MSA 20 storage enclosures.
Table 5 Availa
ble firmware updating methods, by op e rating system
Operating system
In-band utility (Fibre Channel)
Out-of-band utility (Serial)
Windows host MSA Flash Utilit y
MSA CLI
Linux host MSA Flash Utilit y
MSA CLI
NetWare host MSA Flash Utilit y
MSA CLI
HP-UX host SCSI Command
(SCU)
MSA CLI
OpenVMS host MSA_Util MS A CLI not tested
Tru64 UNIX host SCSI CAM Utility (SCU) MSA CLI not supported
CAUTION:
Before updating firmwareontheMSA,makenoteofthefollowing:
• When determining which MSA controller firmw are version (and associated Support Software CD)
to use, review the requirements and information in the Compatibility Matrix(es) , release notes, and
other MSA a
nnouncements.
• Because firmware updates require a restart of the MSA and its attached storage enclosures, perform
MSA controller firmware updates only during a scheduled maintenance window.
• For newly installed MSA, do not perform a firmware update until controller batteries are fully charged.
• For exist
ing MSA, do not perform a firmware update until you have confirmed that the “host mode”
or “profil
e”foreachconnectioniscorrectlyset.Thehostmodeidentifies the operating system of each
HBA conn
ection to the storage. Do not use the “default” setting. If the host mode is not properly set,
hosts ma
yloseaccesstothestorageorexperienceotherdifficulties after the update. Depending on
your op
erating system environment or user preference, the host mode is set through the “connection”
comman
ds of the CLI or through the “SSP” settings of the ACU. For more information, see the CLI or
ACU user documents.
• After completing a firmware upgrade, be sure to check the status of the MSA for unexpected issues.
Verify the status of the connections, profile settings, redundancy settings, and stor age configuration.
The following methods are available for updating firmware; select the method that best m atches your
environment:
• Using the MSA Flash Utility (Windows or Linux ProLiant server)
• Using the SCSI Command Utility (HP-UX)
• Using the MSA _Util (OpenVMS)
• Using the SCSI CAM Utility (Tru64 UNIX)
• Using the MSA CLI (most environments)
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