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HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document Release Notes SAN/iQ 7.0 Service Pack 1 - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 2
such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable software. Valid license from HP required for possession, use or copying. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 3
Check Compatibility Updates For a complete list of supported SAN/iQ releases and application software compatibility, refer to the HP LeftHand P4000 SANs compatibility matrix (White Paper/4AA2-5654ENW.pdf) Compatibility And Version Information Platforms supported for this release Upgrades to Release - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 4
to run on the earlier software version until the entire cluster is upgraded. Version Requirements • To upgrade to SAN/iQ release 7.0.01, the storage modules must be at version 6.6 or later. If the storage modules are at a lower version, please contact Customer Support for access to the interim - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 5
have. Schedule time for upgrade. Apply required Patches Information and Instructions 1 Call customer support about 1 week before scheduled maintenance window. 2 Ensure you have Service Console installed and uploading logs for each storage module. 3 Review logs with customer support. Use Table 2 to - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 6
Information and Instructions Determine which upgrade The components are available from the Support components you need to download. Update Manager (SUM) at http:// Components include: www.itrc.hp.com. • Console You can determine whether you are using LSMD in • SAN/iQ software upgrade package - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 7
and best practices dictate the order in which you upgrade storage modules, depending on your particular configuration. First install the upgrade for the Centralized Management Console. Then install the additional software on storage modules. Use the release 7.0.01 Console to install the SAN/iQ - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 8
Reference section of the Manuals page for HP LeftHand SAN Solutions. This is not required if you have upgraded from 7.0 and converted your volumes to the new stride size at that time. Selecting the type of upgrade The SAN/iQ release 7.0.01 Console supports two methods of upgrades, as shown in Figure - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 9
are not in a management group. Use this only for storage modules in the Available pool. Caution: Do not select "Simultaneous (advanced)" if your storage modules are in a production cluster. Figure 2 Viewing the Console upgrade/installation window Procedures for Upgrading Use the following procedures - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 10
• Download the upgrade components • Install the software upgrades on storage modules • Run the upgrade wizard for Users and Passwords (applicable from 6.6.x only) • Verify management group version • Install the LSMD Upgrade • Run Health Check • Check for any patches that may have been released • - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 11
any other problems during the upgrade, please run the Health Check scheduled task to upload a new set of SAN logs and then call customer support based on your support contract. 1 Right-click the first storage module to upgrade and select Install Software. The Install Software window opens. 2 Select - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 12
administrative users and passwords are maintained at the management group level. When you upgrade from SAN/iQ version 6.x to 7.0, you must do a one-time migration of the users and passwords to the management group level. After you have upgraded all the storage modules in a management group and they - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 13
and passwords to SAN/iQ 7.0. Verify Management Group Version After all the users and passwords are upgraded, the Console attempts to upgrade the management group version. The rules for this operation are as follows: • The management group version will not move to release 7.0.01 until all storage - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 14
advantage of all the release 7.0.01 features, such as, Auto Performance Protection. Figure 5Unable to upgrade management group To obtain the Feature Key. 1 Go to Webware (http://webware.hp.com) and click "Sign-in" 2 Click "Manage Licenses" to reprint or report your licenses. For assistance, contact - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 15
on your configuration. Be sure to follow the Procedures for Upgrading on page 9. Run the Health Check Scheduled Task This uploads a new set of SAN logs. Check for Patches After you have upgraded to release 7.0.01, check the the Support Update Manager (SUM) at http://www.itrc.hp.com for applicable - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 16
Upgrade From 7.0.00 • NSM 150 • NSM 2060 • NSM 4150 • DL 320s • IBM x3650 • NSM 260 • NSM 2120 • Dell 2950 • DL 380 • VSA 16 - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 17
NSM 160 Upgrade From 7.0.00 17 - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 18
NSM 200 Upgrade From 7.0.00 18 - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 19
Upgrade From 6.6.xx • NSM 150 • DL 320s • DL 380 • IBM x3650 19 - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 20
NSM 160 Upgrade From 6.6.00 20 - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 21
NSM 160 Upgrade From 6.6. SP1 21 - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 22
NSM 200 Upgrade From 6.6.xx 22 - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 23
NSM 260 Upgrade From 6.6.xx Obtaining Support For worldwide technical support information, see the HP support website: 23 - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 24
to the article Service Notes SAN/iQ 7.0 SP1 under the Troubleshooting section of the Manuals page for HP LeftHand SAN Solutions. Fixed in SAN/iQ Version 7.0.01 Release 3362 - SAN/iQ continues trying to send I/O through unresponsive storage module. 5254 - SAN/iQ upgrade package should check IPMI - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 25
up a new remote copy, Centralized Management Console chooses a production volume as the default remote target. 7775 - IP/netmask validity check does not comply with the latest internet addressing specifications. 7788 - Problem with system logs may cause storage module to become unavailable and then - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 26
7927 - Centralized Management Console allows copies from multiple primary volumes to the same remote volume. 7930 - Virtual RAID configuration on the VSA is set during management group creation. 8017 - A problem with the manager causes the management group to stop responding 8043 - Occasionally a - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 27
2120 8438 - Upgrading to SAN/iQ version 7.0 sets the default RAID rebuild rate to low on the DL380 8531 - Remote Copy does not complete. 8654 - HP disk drive model numbers are truncated in the CMC display 8705 - Failover Manager is not recognized as a manager in a multi-site SAN configuration. Patch - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 28
the SNMP section of the Console. 4169 - iSCSI VIP Failover improvement. 4179 - iserver receives connection on VIP address after interface is down. 4184 - Heterogeneous hardware RAID support for storage module in the same cluster. 4252 - iSCSI Load Balanced connections using Virtual IP (VIP) were not - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 29
4505 - Storage server unavailable for 2-3 minutes after creating management group. 4519 - When getting RAID status, check for missing spares is done for all RAID modes. 4541 - User not prompted to save changes upon closing a dialog box. 4552 - Added support for clock_gettime. 4572 - Console now uses - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 30
box for Hardware. 4718 - Improvements for Disaster Recovery ease of use. 4720 - Use current management group as default for new remote snapshot. 4899 - Enhanced "Reset to Factory Defaults" functionality. 5055 - Virtual IP up on storage module that does not own the VIP. 5063 - Getting Started is - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 31
cause the VIP to failover faster under many conditions. 5400 - Improved the usability of the Feature Registration dialog. 5407 - Scrubbed Console to remove default focus on OK when delete operations are performed. 5413 - Increased default dialog size for Management Group post install qualification - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 32
could prevent you from logging in to multiple management groups. 5506 - Fixed problem where load balancing was enabled even when the lower case in the RAID configuration Details tab of the Console. 5601 - Slight performance regression introduced with SAN/iQ and HP CLI interaction on DL 380 - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 33
, add right-click menus for storage module configuration. 5687 - The Authentication Group dialog in Console does not limit the Initiator Node Name field length. 5709 - New snapshot and Remote Copy schedules should not have a default value for start time. 5710 - Display the Next Occurrence label - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 34
does not trigger unit shutdown. 6876 - Console does not display the drive firmware revision information for the DL 320s and DL 380. 6901 - Upgrade should not be accepted if RAID status is Off. 7061 - Update the support contact numbers in the Console Help->About window. 7139 - Need a stronger warning - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes - - Page 35
7401/7364 - Fixed the CPU temperature threshold on DL 320s from 54C to 100C per manufacturer's specifications. 7924 - Authoritative snapshots cause performance issues 35
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SAN/iQ 7.0 Service Pack 1