HP 4400 HP Enterprise Virtual Array Updating Product Software Guide (XCS 10000 - Page 9
Preparing for the upgrade, Checking the controller software version
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2 Preparing for the upgrade Before starting the XCS upgrade, you should perform several tasks to minimize the time required to complete the upgrade. The tasks you perform depend on your system configuration and the HP P6000 Command View implementation. These tasks focus on upgrading system components to ensure they meet the supported configuration for XCS 10000000. Table 6 (page 41) provides a checklist so you can track your progress as you perform these pre-upgrade tasks. Checking the controller software version Estimated time to complete: About 5 minutes When to perform: Anytime before the upgrade To check your controller software version, follow these steps: 1. Open HP P6000 Command View. 2. In the navigation pane, select the array you plan to upgrade. The Initialized Storage System Properties window opens. The version field shows the current version. Checking management software versions Estimated time to complete: 10-15 minutes When to perform: Anytime before the upgrade When upgrading the system software, you must upgrade related management software to the required version. Use Table 2 (page 9) to collect version information for your current software. NOTE: For details on array software compatibility, see Table 1.0, HP P6000 software solution compatibility and Table 2.0, HP P6000 Command View interoperability support, in the HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Compatibility Reference. See "Reference documentation" (page 6) for the link to this document. Table 2 Management software version worksheet Software Current version Required version (minimum) Locating version information1 Upgrade procedure HP P6000 9.4 Command View (required) 1. Open HP P6000 Command "Upgrading HP P6000 Command View. View" (page 31) 2. Click Help in the Session pane. The HP P6000 Command View Online Help window opens and the version is displayed. HP P6000 5.3 Replication Solutions Manager (if installed) 1. Open or browse to HP P6000 "Upgrading HP P6000 Replication Replication Solutions Solutions Manager (optional)" (page Manager. 36) 2. Select Help→About from the menu bar. The version of HP Replication Solutions Manager server is displayed. Checking the controller software version 9