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HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product software guide (VCS 4.100) Part number: 5697-7055 First edition: October 2007 - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 2
to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 3
7. Entering storage system passwords 37 Entering the password on the OCP 37 Enabling password access in HP Command View EVA 38 Step 8. Resuming storage system operation 39 A Worksheet and checklists 41 Index 45 HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product software guide - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 4
System-Page 2 window 30 10 ..Validating code segments complete 31 11 ..Initializing firmware code load 32 12 ..Storage system updating firmware 32 13 ..Verifying VCS version after upgrading 33 14 ..Code Load Selection window - disk drives 34 15 ..Code Load Disk Drives - Page 1 window 35 16 - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 5
upgrade steps overview 24 7 ..System software code segment descriptions 31 8 ..Software Version Worksheet 41 9 ..VCS 4.100 Pre-upgrade task checklist 42 10 ..VCS 4.100 System Software Upgrade Checklist 43 HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product software guide - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 6
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upgrading the EVA 3000/5000 system software and supporting management software who are experienced with the following: • HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Arrays • SANs and storage systems • HP StorageWorks Command View EVA • HP OpenView Storage Management Appliance (if used) Document conventions - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 8
http://www.hp.com/support Before contacting HP, collect the following information: • Product model names and numbers • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial numbers • Error messages • Operating system type and revision level • Detailed questions 8 About this guide - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 9
. Documentation feedback HP welcomes your feedback. To make comments and suggestions about product documentation, please send a message to [email protected]. All submissions become the property of HP. HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product software guide - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 10
10 About this guide - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 11
to restart the HP Command View EVA service on the management server to resume management of the array after an upgrade from VCS 3.xxx to 4.100. Upgrading in an HP Continuous Access EVA environment The following restrictions apply when upgrading to VCS 4.100 on EVA 3000/5000 storage systems running - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 12
• Not more than two EVA 3000/5000 VCS versions (either 4.007, or 4.100) are running. • All EVA 4000/6000/8000 storage systems must be running XCS 5.1xx or later. • If you need to update both VCS and XCS, do not attempt to upgrade both simultaneously. Complete the upgrade one family of firmware before - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 13
Array Online Firmware Upgrade Best Practices • HP StorageWorks Command View EVA user guide • HP StorageWorks Command View EVA installation guide • HP StorageWorks EVA software compatibility reference • HP StorageWorks Storage System Scripting Utility reference These documents provide complete - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 14
14 Getting started - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 15
4 VCS 4.100 software compatibility Software Version HP StorageWorks EVA3000/5000 Series 4.1 Controller Media Kit 4.100 HP OpenView Storage Management 2.1 Appliance software HP StorageWorks Command View EVA • HP StorageWorks Business Copy EVA • HP StorageWorks Continuous Access EVA 7.0.1 HP - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 16
16 Software compatibility - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 17
conditions, HP Command View EVA displays the appropriate icon over the folder. b. Click the Hardware folder to expand the navigation tree. The Hardware Folder Properties page opens. The Operational State field indicates if there is a hardware problem. HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 18
Figure 1 Hardware Folder Properties page c. If a problem is indicated, continue to expand the navigation tree under the Hardware folder listed under this folder, determine why they are listed there and fix the problems. 3. Replace any hardware components that have failed. 18 Pre-upgrade tasks - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 19
3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array user guide for replacement instructions. See Table 3 on page 13 for the link to this guide. Migrating to HP Storage Essentials Estimated time to complete: Varies When to perform: Any time prior to the upgrade If you are using HP SANworks Network View software or HP - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 20
performing major operations such as software upgrades. The backup should be scheduled as close to the upgrade process as possible. If you would like more information on establishing and implementing good backup procedures for the EVA storage system, contact your HP sales representative. 20 Pre - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 21
about using the utility or using the CAPTURE commands, see the HP StorageWorks Storage System Scripting Utility reference. See "Required documentation" on page 12 for the link to this document. HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product software guide (VCS 4.100) 21 - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 22
22 Pre-upgrade tasks - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 23
Step 5. Upgrading system software to VCS 4.100, page 28 Step 6. Upgrading disk drive firmware, page 33 Step 7. Entering passwords on the HSV controllers, page 37 Step 8. Resuming storage system operation, page 39 HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product software guide (VCS - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 24
for each host accessing the storage system. Step 5. Upgrading system software to VCS 4.100 30 minutes HP StorageWorks EVA3000/5000 Series 4.1 Controller Media Kit Step 6. Updating disk drive firmware 30 minutes to 3 hours, depending on the number of disk requiring upgrade. NOTE: This may be done - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 25
problems. 3. Using HP Command View EVA, examine the controller event log and check for any critical events. a. Select the icon of the storage system you want to upgrade in the Navigation pane. b. Click View Events. HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product software guide - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 26
HP-authorized service representative to fix the problem. CAUTION: If any critical events have occurred, do not proceed with the upgrade until the situation has been resolved. 4. Verify that no changes to the storage system configuration are in progress. For example, you should not be in the process - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 27
upgrade HP Command View EVA. You can reestablish the passwords after you complete the HP Command View EVA upgrade. Use the following procedure to clear the storage The OCP displays CLEAR PASSWORD? YES? HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product software guide (VCS 4.100) 27 - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 28
password access to this storage system in HP Command View EVA. Disabling password access in HP Command View EVA Estimated time to complete: 10 minutes To disable password access to a storage system in HP Command View EVA, perform the following steps: 1. Start HP Command View EVA in your browser - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 29
Figure 7 Initialized Storage System Properties page 3. Click Code load. The Code Load Storage System-Page 1 window opens. Figure 8 Code Load Storage System-Page 1 window 4. Insert the installation CD-ROM. HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product software guide (VCS 4.100 - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 30
5. Click Browse and select the file containing version VCS 4.100 of the storage system software from the installation CD-ROM: • EVA3000 - Select either the \\HSV100\4100\100_4100.SSS or \\HSV100\LATEST\HSV100.SSS file (the files are identical). • EVA5000 - Select either the \\HSV110\4100\110_4100.SSS - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 31
declaring that upgrade has completed and describing and post-upgrade requirements. Displayed by HP Command View EVA and not sent to the controller. 8. Click Finish. The following confirmation message opens. HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product software guide (VCS - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 32
the Storage System Updating Firmware window opens. See Figure 12. Figure 11 Initializing firmware code load Figure 12 Storage system updating firmware 10. When the firmware upgrade is complete, the Initialized Storage System Properties window opens. Verify the version of the storage system software. It - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 33
you are using HP Command View EVA 7.0.1. Upgrade the disk drive firmware after you upgrade the system software. 1. If you have not already done so, download the disk drive firmware file from the following web site: http://www.hp.com/support/evadiskfirmware HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 34
the file from the web, the file is downloaded as a zip file. Store the file to a local . When extracted, the file type is an executable. 2. Open HP Command View EVA. 3. In the Navigation pane, select the storage system being upgraded. 4. Click Code load. The Code Load Selection window opens. Figure - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 35
firmware upgrades. Figure 16 Code Load Disk Drives - Page 2 window 8. Click Next step. The disk drive code load operation begins. A status page opens indicating the progress as each disk drive is upgraded. HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product software guide (VCS - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 36
sequentially. Depending upon the I/O load on the storage system, it can take 30 seconds to 3.5 minutes per drive to upgrade the firmware. The status is updated at 45 second intervals, so you must wait to see which disk drives are complete. Figure 17 Code Load - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 37
access in HP Command View EVA. The two work in conjunction with one another. Entering the password on the OCP Using the following procedure to enter the password on the storage system controllers. The password can be entered from either controller. HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 38
HP Command View EVA in your browser. 2. Click Server Options in the Session pane. The Management Agent Options page opens. 3. Click Storage system password access. The Storage System Password Access page opens. 4. Click Enable. The Enable Password Access to a Storage System page opens. 38 Upgrading - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 39
: 30 minutes After the storage system software and disk firmware have been successfully upgraded, the storage system can be returned to normal operation. 1. Using Command View EVA, check the overall status of the storage system to ensure there are no problems. For instructions on checking the status - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 40
40 Upgrading the Enterprise Virtual Array - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 41
guide, use Table 8 in this appendix to record the necessary software version information and track your product upgrade. Table 8 Software Version Worksheet Current Version Required Version Version After Upgrade Installation Successful? Storage Management Appliance Software HP Command View EVA - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 42
Pre-upgrade task checklist Check storage system hardware Check hardware status using Command View EVA . Check hardware components in the Unmappable Hardware folder Replace hardware as needed. Upgrading to HP Storage Essentials Install HP Storage Essentials if necessary Backup storage system - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 43
Step 7. Enable storage system passwords (if used) Enter OCP password Enable password access in Command View EVA Step 8. Resume storage system operation Enable SNMP (if used) Enable ISEE (if used) HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product software guide (VCS 4.100 - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 44
44 Worksheet and checklists - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 45
, 12 R rack stability warning, 8 reference documents, 12 required kits, 13 S software kits, 13 software tracking, 41 storage system checking hardware, 17, 24 checking status, 17, 19, 24 passwords, 38 HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product software guide (VCS 4.100) 45 - HP EVA3000 | HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product - Page 46
, 24 upgrade process overview, 17, 23 upgrades online, 29 upgrading worksheet, 41 URLs, reference documentation, 12 V VCS minimum version before upgrade, 13 upgrading online, 29 View Events page, 19, 26 W warning rack stability, 8 websites HP Subscriber's Choice for Business, 9 worksheet, software
HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise
Virtual Array updating product software guide
(VCS 4.100)
Part number: 5697-7055
First edition: October 2007