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c. If a problem is indicated, expand the navigation tree under the Hardware folder until you see a hardware component icon with an attention or warning icon on it. d. Click the component icon to display the properties window (Figure 4 (page 12)). The Operational state field indicates if there is a hardware error. Figure 4 Checking operational state 3. Replace any hardware components that have failed. NOTE: For information about replacing any components, see the user guide for your array model. See Table 1 (page 6) for links to these documents. TIP: If you see a yellow attention icon, you may still be able to perform the upgrade (for example, when leveling is occurring). If any unusual icons are visible, check with your HP-authorized service representative before doing the upgrade. If you cannot resolve the error, contact your HP-authorized service representative for assistance. Checking and upgrading your SAN infrastructure Estimated time to complete: Varies depending on the number of components that require an upgrade. When to perform: Any time before the upgrade Ensure that your SAN environment meets the configuration requirements of the XCS controller software. This includes HBA firmware, system drivers, and Fibre Channel switch firmware. The SAN Visibility tool assists you with this task by automating the collection of data and providing a full report. You can collect the data manually but this is more time consuming. To collect the data manually: • Identify all host servers. • Document all firmware versions. • Go to the Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK) website (www.hp.com/storage/ spock) to ensure that the firmware and driver versions are supported with the XCS version you are upgrading to. You must log in to access SPOCK. If you do not already have an account, click Register to log in on the main page and follow the instructions. Once access is enabled, select View by Array/OS under Compatibility Tool in the left menu and then select the array 12 Preparing for the upgrade

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c.
If a problem is indicated, expand the navigation tree under the Hardware folder until
you see a hardware component icon with an attention or warning icon on it.
d.
Click the component icon to display the properties window (
Figure 4 (page 12)
). The
Operational state field indicates if there is a hardware error.
Figure 4 Checking operational state
3.
Replace any hardware components that have failed.
NOTE:
For information about replacing any components, see the user guide for your array
model. See
Table 1 (page 6)
for links to these documents.
TIP:
If you see a yellow attention icon, you may still be able to perform the upgrade (for
example, when leveling is occurring). If any unusual icons are visible, check with your
HP-authorized service representative before doing the upgrade.
If you cannot resolve the error, contact your HP-authorized service representative for assistance.
Checking and upgrading your SAN infrastructure
Estimated time to complete:
Varies depending on the number of components that require an upgrade.
When to perform:
Any time before the upgrade
Ensure that your SAN environment meets the configuration requirements of the XCS controller
software. This includes HBA firmware, system drivers, and Fibre Channel switch firmware.
The SAN Visibility tool assists you with this task by automating the collection of data and providing
a full report. You can collect the data manually but this is more time consuming. To collect the data
manually:
•
Identify all host servers.
•
Document all firmware versions.
•
Go to the Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK) website (
w
w
w
.hp
.co
m/s
t
o
r
age/
s
poc
k
) to ensure that the firmware and driver versions are supported with the XCS version you
are upgrading to. You must log in to access SPOCK. If you do not already have an account,
click
Register
to log in on the main page and follow the instructions. Once access is enabled,
select
View by Array/OS
under Compatibility Tool in the left menu and then select the array
12
Preparing for the upgrade