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HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware updating guide Part number: 370881-002 First edition: June 2007 - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 2
Confidential computer software. Valid license from HP required for possession, use or copying. Consistent 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 - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 3
About this guide 5 Intended audience 5 Related documentation 5 Document conventions and symbols 6 HP technical support 7 Subscription service 7 HP websites 7 Documentation feedback 7 1 Preparing for an update 9 Determining which components to update 9 2 Obtaining MSA support software or - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 4
6 2 ..MSA websites 9 3 ..Version information worksheet: firmware, driver, and software components 10 4 ..Multipathing websites 16 5 ..Available firmware updating methods, by operating system 21 6 ..HP-UX system information worksheet 25 7 ..Tru64 UNIX system information worksheet 32 4 - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 5
/msa1500cs. A partial list of MSA1500-related documents includes: • HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array installation and configuration overview (printed poster) • HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array installation guide • HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array maintenance and service guide - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 6
1 Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses Blue, underlined text: http://www.hp.com Bold text Website addresses • Keys that are pressed • Text typed into data. IMPORTANT: Provides clarifying information or specific instructions. NOTE: Provides additional information. TIP: Provides helpful - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 7
For additional information, see the following HP websites: • http://www.hp.com • http://www.hp.com/storage • http://www.hp.com/service_locator • http://www.hp.com/support/manuals • http://www.hp.com/support/downloads Documentation feedback HP welcomes your feedback. To make comments and suggestions - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 8
8 About this guide - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 9
Firmware and software updates are posted to MSA product pages: Table 2 MSA websites MSA model Web link MSA1500 http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs MSA1000 http://www.hp Refer to instructions provided with • Operating system website • HP and MSA websites • MSA Support Software CD (and its readme - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 10
Y/N Switch firmware Y/N HBA firmware Y/N SCSI hard drive firmware Y/N Multipathing software (Secure Path or HP-approved version of Microsoft MPIO) Y/N MSA controller firmware Y/N MSA Support Software: • HBA drivers for Windows, Linux, and NetWare • Array Configuration Utility (ACU) software - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 11
firmware Firmware is pre supported operating systems will differ slightly. To obtain Support Software CD or controller firmware files: 1. Go to the website for your MSA. MSA1000: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1000 MSA1500: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware updating guide - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 12
2. Select the Software, firmware & drivers page. 3. On the Download drivers and software page: a. Select a language. b. Select an operating system. 12 Obtaining MSA support software or controller firmware - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 13
As shown in the following illustration, the display is updated to include a list of available downloads for the specified operating system, including: • Support Software CD • Compressed file of firmware bits (.zip, .tar, or .rpm, depending on the operating system) • ISO image of controller firmware bits - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 14
for the MSA1500. Other operating support alerts, advisories, and notifications. This alert notification system is a one-way broadcasting method used to distribute important notices about HP service considerations, and installation precautions. Then, click Download and follow the on-screen instructions - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 15
files and installation instructions from the HP SAN Infrastructure website: http://www.hp.com/go/san. NOTE: Specific versions of HBA firmware and HBA drivers are designed to work together. For more information, see Determining which components to update and the MSA-specific compatibility guide on the - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 16
installation instructions. Table 4 Multipathing websites Multipathing tool Operating system Website HP Secure Path Windows Linux NetWare HP-UX Secure Path link on the Software, firmware & drivers page: MSA1000: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1000 MSA1500: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs Secure Path - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 17
Support Support Software CD, see Obtaining MSA support software or controller firmware. Procedures for using the Support Support Software CD (Windows) • Using the Support Software CD (Linux) • Using the Support Software CD (NetWare) • Using the Support Software CD (HP Insert the Support Software CD - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 18
HBA driver before the Windows Event Notification Service. • As a time-saving measure when installing each item, as needed, following the onscreen instructions 7. When finished, click Exit, remove on each server with access to the MSA. Using the Support Software CD (Linux) 1. With the HBAs installed in - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 19
HBA driver from source code or manually patch the Linux kernel, refer to the Readme.txt file in the /opt/hp/src/hp_qla2x00src directory on the Linux ignored. e. Start the ACU and verify your settings. 6. Remove the Support Software CD from the CD-ROM drive, and then restart the server. guide 19 - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 20
the MSA Support Software CD.) After a few moments, the driver installation screen is displayed. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to guration Utility-Command Line Interface (ACU-CLI): a. Navigate to the /HPUXACUCLI/HP-UX directory for your environment. b. List the contents of the directory and - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 21
HP releases updated versions of MSA controller firmware. Updates may include additional features and functions, enhancements, or fixes. In addition to MSA1000 and MSA1500 CLI HP-UX host OpenVMS associated Support Software storage system, HP recommends that you the SCSI Command Utility (HP-UX) • Using the - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 22
is directly-connected to a NetWare, HP-UX, OpenVMS, or Tru64 UNIX server supported HBA installed. For a complete list of supported devices, see the MSA compatibility guide the MSA Utility screen. • Select Flash MSA Firmware and wait for the MSA Flash Utility to instructions. 22 Updating the components - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 23
selected MSA, its attached storage enclosures, and the hard drives. • Recommended: Flash All Bundled Firmware on Selected MSA1500 and all attached Devices: Based on the firmware items included in the download, update these to the selected MSA. 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware updating guide 23 - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 24
enclosures attached to the selected MSA. NOTE: If an updating option is not supported for the bundled firmware or hardware configuration, the option is shaded and The MSA controller displays the message FIRMWARE FLASH STARTED when it starts the download, and FIRMWARE FLASH DONE when the download is - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 25
CLONE FIRMWARE ? HP-UX) NOTE: The following HP MSA1500: currently-installed firmware must be v6.xx or later. If firmware other than the above listed versions is currently installed on the MSA, you cannot use the SCU to update the firmware on the MSA. You must use the MSA CLI download firmware firmware HP - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 26
1. Obtain the firmware files as instructed in Obtaining MSA support software or controller firmware. Record firmware located in the /scu directories, including readme, scripting, and help files. 3. From HP-UX, determine the hardware path (H/W Path), Device Special Filename (DSF), and Fibre Channel - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 27
11.255.0.0.0 sctl /dev/rscsi/c5t0d0 CLAIMED DEVICE CLAIMED DEVICE Description Local PCI Adapter (782) HP 2Gb Dual Port PCI/PCI-X Fibre Channel Adapter (Port 1) FCP Domain MSA VOLUME MSA VOLUME 3. (Example DSF: /dev/rscsi/c5t0d0 ) 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware updating guide 27 - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 28
with the earlier version firmware. The following message is displayed on the LCD panel of the controller with the earlier firmware: 07 CLONE FIRMWARE ? '' = YES Press the > button on the LCD panel to clone the firmware. During the cloning process, informational messages are displayed on the - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 29
the MSA_Util (OpenVMS) 1. Obtain the firmware files as instructed in Obtaining MSA support software or controller firmware. NOTE: The firmware file controller has been assigned a unique identifier. For instructions, see the MSA1000/1500 Command Line Interface User Guide. 5. Stop all I/O to the MSA. 6. - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 30
. 12. Enter the following command to exit the update utility: MSA> EXIT 13. After all MSA controllers have been updated and the controller displays FIRMWARE FLASH DONE, power-cycle the MSA by doing the following: a. Remove power from the MSA. b. After a few moments, reapply power to the MSA. After - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 31
from your configuration to install the firmware. 1. Obtain the firmware files as instructed in Obtaining MSA support software or controller firmware. 2. From Tru64, enter the following command to determine the hardware : bus-0-targ-0-lun-0 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware updating guide 31 - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 32
the next step. d. Update the firmware on the MSA controller with the file you copied to a temporary directory: scu> download save segment (Where is the filename of the latest firmware image that you obtained in Step 1.) Example command and response: SCU> DOWNLOAD - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 33
The MSA controller displays the message FIRMWARE FLASH STARTED when it starts the download, and FIRMWARE FLASH DONE when the download is complete. 6. After the MSA controller displays FIRMWARE FLASH DONE, do one of the arrays are online. 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware updating guide 33 - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 34
accessing and using the CLI, see the HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array Command Line Interface User Guide, available on the MSA1000 and MSA1500 websites. 1. Obtain the firmware files as instructed in Obtaining MSA support software or controller firmware. 2. Establish a serial connection - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 35
prompt. 3. At the CLI prompt, enter the following command: CLI> download firmware offline This command performs an update, but does not automatically restart the MSA; the MSA must be restarted manually. This method is supported for use in both single-controller and dual-controller configurations - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 36
select 1K Xmodem. c. Click Send. A 1K Xmodem status window is displayed. NOTE: The MSA controller displays the message FIRMWARE FLASH STARTED when it starts the download, and FIRMWARE FLASH DONE when the download is complete. 6. Wait for a completion message to be displayed. 7. Restart the MSA by - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 37
firmware. The following message is displayed on the LCD panel of the controller with the earlier firmware: 07 CLONE FIRMWARE ? '' = YES Press the > button on the LCD panel to clone the firmware. MSA and its storage arrays are online. 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware updating guide 37 - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 38
38 Updating the components - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 39
HP-UX MSA1500 website, 9 MSA_Util, 29 multipathing components updating, 17 multipathing software updating, 16 N NetWare environments using the Support Software CD, 19 O obtaining MSA software or firmware, 11 obtaining the fibre SCSI ECO kit, 29 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware updating guide - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware - Page 40
, 15 P preparation procedures, 9 R related documentation, 5 S SCSI CAM Utility, 31 SCSI Command Utility (SCU), 25 Subscriber's choice, HP, 7 Support Software CD HP-UX environments, 20 Linux environments, 18 NetWare environments, 19 Windows environments, 17 switch firmware updating, 15 T technical
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Part number: 370881–002
First edition: June 2007