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    EMC® VNXe® Series Version 3.1 Upgrading the VNXe Software 302-002-410 REV 02
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    are the property of their respective owners. For the most up-to-date regulatory document for your product line, go to EMC Online Support (https://support.emc.com). EMC Corporation Hopkinton, Massachusetts 01748-9103 1-508-435-1000 In North America 1-866-464-7381 www.EMC.com 2 EMC VNXe Series
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    overview 6 Types of software updates 6 Software update notifications 6 Information on changes Upgrade the disk firmware 15 Download the disk firmware 15 Install the disk firmware 15 Install a command 22 The show action command 22 Troubleshooting upgrade issues 25 Unable to upload the
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    CONTENTS 4 EMC VNXe Series 3.1 Upgrading the VNXe Software
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    CHAPTER 1 Introduction This chapter contains the following topics: l About this document 6 l VNXe overview...6 l Types of software updates 6 l Information on changes and new features in a release 7 Introduction 5
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    troubleshooting procedures. VNXe overview EMC® VNXe® is a simple, yet powerful hybrid-storage system that delivers enterprise class reliability and data availability. It provides a solution that is easy to install, manage, service, and support software updates sometimes include disk firmware upgrades
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    issues in a release. When applicable, it also includes information on specific upgrade instructions or considerations for a release. Locate the Release Notes The Release Notes document is available on the EMC Online Support Web site. To view a Release Notes document: 1. Obtain the VNXe Operating
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    Introduction 8 EMC VNXe Series 3.1 Upgrading the VNXe Software
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    CHAPTER 2 Plan the upgrade This chapter includes information that you must review before performing an upgrade: l Upgrade readiness considerations 10 l Common issues that can interrupt an upgrade 10 l Time needed to complete an upgrade 11 l I/O activities during an upgrade 11 Plan the upgrade
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    following: l When you upload a new upgrade file onto your system, it replaces the previously uploaded version. There can only be one upgrade candidate on the system ensure that you have time to resolve underlying problems that may prevent a successful update. l Ensure that all I/O routines are
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    dynamic). Note OE software updates sometimes include disk firmware updates. In such cases, the Major software updates may include changes to the VNXe high availability and cluster services. When servers may require manual refreshes to reconnect to the datastores. Note Disk firmware and language pack
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    Plan the upgrade 12 EMC VNXe Series 3.1 Upgrading the VNXe Software
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    CHAPTER 3 Perform the upgrade This chapter contains the following topics: l Upgrade the OE software 14 l Upgrade the disk firmware 15 l Install a language pack 16 Perform the upgrade 13
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    Run. If the health check fails, you must resolve the problem before performing an update. 5. After the health check completes, click Close. Download Version Online. This link takes you to the EMC Online Support website where you can download an update to your local system. 3. Save the upgrade file to
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    a health check to ensure that the update can occur. Note If the pre-update health check fails, you need to resolve the problem before performing the installation. 4. After VNXe has finished installing the update, click Close. Upgrade the disk firmware Complete the following steps: 1. Download the
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    Perform the upgrade 5. Click Upload. The disk firmware is uploaded to the VNXe storage system and installed clickSettings > More configuration > Update Software. 2. Click the Languages tab. 3. Click Obtain Language Pack Online. This link takes you to the EMC Online Support website where you can
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    CHAPTER 4 Unisphere CLI commands This chapter describes the following upgrade-related CLI commands: l Upgrade the system software 18 l Associated CLI command 22 Unisphere CLI commands 17
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    uploaded to the system. Download the latest upgrade candidate from the support website. Use the upload switch to upload it to the system to upgrading the system software. If any system components are degraded, the software update will fail. Perform a system health check on page 19 explains how to
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    check Perform a health check of the entire system. A health check is a series of checks on the state of your system to ensure that no underlying problems exist. Perform a system health check 19
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    . If any of the system components are degraded, the software update will fail. Format /sys/general healthcheck Example The following command performs software, upload an upgrade candidate file that you download from the support website and use the -upload qualifier. Once you upload the candidate
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    Unisphere CLI commands Operation completed successfully. Create upgrade sessions Create a session to upgrade the system software with an uploaded upgrade candidate. CAUTION Do not use Unisphere or Unisphere CLI to manage or configure the system during a software upgrade. Format /sys/soft/upgrade
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    Unisphere CLI commands uemcli -d 10.0.0.1 -u Local/joe -p MyPassword456! /sys/soft/upgrade show Storage system address: 10.0.0.1 Storage system port: 443 HTTPS connection 1: Status = Running Status message = Creation time = 2009-11-09 19:43:08 Elapsed time = 01h 43m 08s Estimated time
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    Unisphere CLI commands Qualifier -detail -brief -filter Description Display all attributes. Display only the basic attributes (default). Comma-separated list of attributes which are included into the command output. Name-value pair format 1: ID SP Ports Health state 2: ID SP Ports
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    Unisphere CLI commands ID Name = nas_2 = Mynas2 24 EMC VNXe Series 3.1 Upgrading the VNXe Software
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    CHAPTER 5 Troubleshooting upgrade issues This chapter contains the following topics: l Unable to upload the upgrade file 26 l Verify that the upgrade file is not corrupted 26 l Upgrade failed. What next 26 Troubleshooting upgrade issues 25
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    Troubleshooting upgrade issues Unable to upload the upgrade file Procedure l Ensure that the upgrade file name is correct. The upgrade file name must match the name of the upgrade file listed on the EMC Online Support > Service System problem. Download a new image from the EMC Online Support
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    during the power-on self test, it will check for new firmware images and update all or any parts to latest images as required, selfhealing the , go to Support > Need more help? > Live Chat to chat with support personnel. If this option is not available, contact your service provider. Upgrade failed
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    Troubleshooting upgrade issues 28 EMC VNXe Series 3.1 Upgrading the VNXe Software
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EMC
®
VNXe
®
Series
Version 3.1
Upgrading the VNXe Software
302-002-410 REV 02