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HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document Release Notes SANiQ 8.0 - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes S - 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 S - Page 3
CMC. • VSA - Install the software as instructed in the VSA QuickStart document that is included with the software. Check Compatibility Updates For a complete list of supported SAN/iQ software releases and application software compatibility, refer to the HP LeftHand P4000 SANs compatibility matrix - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes S - Page 4
Compatibility And Version Information Platforms supported for this release Upgrades to Release 8.0 SAN/iQ software are available for the following platforms: • NSM 160 • NSM 260 • NSM 2060 • NSM 2120 • NSM 4150 • Dell 2950 • DL 320s • DL 380 • IBM x3650 • VSA Mixed SAN/iQ Software Versions in - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes S - Page 5
and are uploading logs for each storage node. 3 Review logs with customer support. Note - If you do not have Service Console installed, download Service Console for 8.0 from www.lefthandnetworks.com. 1 On the LeftHand Networks website, click Services & Support > Software Downloads. 2 Log in to the - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes S - Page 6
components you need to download. Components include: • Centralized Management Console • SAN/iQ software upgrade package • LSMD upgrade package - required for all upgrades to 8.0. For more information, see 7.0 SP1 Release Notes. • SAN/iQ® Solution Pack for Microsoft® Windows® and Release Notes (if - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes S - Page 7
and best practices dictate the order in which you upgrade storage nodes, depending on your particular configuration. First install the upgrade for the Centralized Management Console. Then install the additional software on storage nodes. Use the Release 8.0 CMC to install the Release 8.0 SAN/iQ - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes S - Page 8
to How to Verify Management Group Version on page 12. • smGenWatch - Do not install any version of smGenWatch on the storage node. smGenWatch is pre-installed and pre-configured in SAN/iQ software versions 7.0 and later. • Stride Resize - SAN/iQ software version 7.0 changed the default stride size - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes S - Page 9
Selecting the type of upgrade The Release 8.0 SAN/iQ software CMC supports two methods of upgrades, as shown in Figure 2. • One-at-a-time (recommended) - this is the default and only method that should be used if the storage nodes exist in a management group. • Simultaneous (advanced) - this allows - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes S - Page 10
5 before starting the upgrade. Verify the LSMD Upgrade is installed before starting the upgrade to Release 8.0. • Download the upgrade components on page 10 • Upgrade Software on Storage Nodes on page 11 • Verify Management Group Version on page 11 • Run the 8.0 Service Console Scheduled Task on - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes S - Page 11
any other problems during the upgrade, please run the 8.0 Service Console 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 node to upgrade and select Install Software. The Install Software window opens - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes S - Page 12
the management group version number Run the 8.0 Service Console Scheduled Task This uploads a new set of SAN logs. Check for Patches After you have upgraded to Release 8.0, check the Customer Resource Center for applicable patches. For software and platform-specific patches, go to www.hp.com - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes S - Page 13
, go to Obtaining Support on page 16 for customer support contact information. Upgrade Flowcharts The following upgrade flowcharts illustrate the specific requirements, by platform, for upgrading to Release 8.0. Be sure to review the flowchart specific to your platform and software versions. 13 - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes S - Page 14
Upgrade From 7.0.00 • NSM 160 • NSM 2060 • NSM 4150 • DL 320s • IBM x3650 • NSM 260 • NSM 2120 • Dell 2950 • DL 380 • VSA 14 - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes S - Page 15
Upgrade From 7.0.01 • NSM 160 • NSM 2060 • NSM 4150 • DL 320s • IBM x3650 • NSM 260 • NSM 2120 • Dell 2950 • DL 380 • VSA 15 - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes S - Page 16
support information, see the HP support website: http://www.hp.com/support Before contacting HP, collect the following information: • Product model names and numbers • Service accurately reflect the amount of space being used on the SAN. Pre-8.0 Utilization Formulas Utilization was computed as (Used - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes S - Page 17
and volume use. Compatibility Matrix for the Failover Manager, Windows, and VMware Server In the Release 8.0 SAN/iQ software, the Failover Manager can be installed in the following configurations. Note that VMware Server version 1.x does not support Windows 2008. Table 3 Matrix of VMware Server - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes S - Page 18
Unable To Change Original Password 7367 - Cannot Start Virtual Manager 7433 - Repair Storage Node Procedure Generates "Will Cause Restripe" Warning Message 7485/7470 - MS Cluster Failovers When Migrating A Large Number Of Volumes Concurrently 7531 - CMC Has Memory Problem After Deleting Many Remote - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes S - Page 19
The Shutdown From The Critical Temperature Variable. 7734/7934 - SNMP Reports Incorrect Speed For A Bonded Interface 7795 - Storage Node May Balancing Configurations 8100/8205 - When Changing IP Address Of Failover Manager, Search Network Window Does Not Open 8235 - USB Devices can Cause Storage - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes S - Page 20
The Failover Manager's VMware Console Window 9106/9161 - After Upgrade To SAN/iQ Software Version 7.0.01, Automatic Deletion Of Primary Snapshot Fails 9115 - Centralized Management Console Version 7.0 Incorrectly Allows Creating A Management Group With Storage Nodes Running SAN/iQ Software Version - HP LeftHand P4000 | HP LeftHand SAN Solutions Support Document - Release Notes S - Page 21
Storage Node To Become Unresponsive 9788 - (Patch 10027) Disables The Audible Alarm On The NSM 4150 9376/9813/9822 - (Patch 10028) After Upgrading To SAN/iQ Software Was Received, Thereby Improving I/O Performance In Some Platforms 10069 - (Patch 10031) Windows 2008 Logs Timeouts That Lead To
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HP LeftHand SAN Solutions
Support Document
Release Notes
SANiQ 8.0