Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar
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- Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 1
Updating Firmware for Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Arrays and FS Series Appliances - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 2
and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2018 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 3
About This Manual...5 Audience...5 Related Documentation...5 Dell Online Services...5 Dell EqualLogic Storage Solutions...5 Technical Support and Customer Service...5 1 Overview...6 Release Type Definitions...6 PS Series Array and FS Series Appliance Compatibility...6 About Dell Storage Update - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 4
...20 Supported Update Paths...20 7 FS Series Firmware Update Procedure for NAS Controllers 22 Update the Firmware Using Dell Storage Update Manager 22 Update the Firmware Without Using Dell Storage 28 Output from the Update Process...29 Output Displayed from service-pack start Command...30 4 - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 5
Guide • Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Arrays iSCSI Initiator and Operating System Considerations: Optimizing Your SAN Environment for High Availability • Dell EqualLogic Release and Support Guidelines • Release Notes for the firmware version to which you are updating Dell Online Services - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 6
patch release addresses issues experienced in a customer-specific environment. A patch release is typically provided to the customer experiencing a problem by the Dell EqualLogic support team. A patch release does not require an array restart after installation in a PS Series storage array, but does - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 7
Dell EqualLogic storage configurations to determine which components, if any, can or need to be updated. Using a multistep firmware update wizard, Dell Storage Update Manager guides those supported, you troubleshooting EqualLogic Host Software NOTE: Dell recommends that you install the EqualLogic - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 8
planning and troubleshooting. With SAN HQ, you can centrally monitor multiple EqualLogic groups from a single graphical interface. SAN HQ also enables the collection of diagnostic data and alerts that can be, at your discretion, automatically transmitted to Dell support to expedite resolution - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 9
. 32-Bit and 64-Bit Update Files The compressed update kit available from the Dell EqualLogic customer support site includes two update files, a 32-bit version and a 64-bit version. NOTE: • The Dell Storage Update Manger extracts the correct kit, based on your configuration. • During the update - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 10
that is running on other arrays, update all your arrays to the later firmware version. If that update is not feasible, contact your Dell EqualLogic support representative. • If you are adding an array to an existing group, update the firmware on the other group members to the latest recommended - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 11
Disabling Email Home During Updates By default, the Email Home feature sends an email to Dell support when you update group members. If you do not want an email sent to Dell support, you can temporarily disable Email Home either in the Group Manager GUI or in the CLI. To disable Email Home using the - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 12
information about minimizing host disruption, see Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Arrays iSCSI Initiator and Operating System Considerations: Optimizing Your SAN Environment for High Availability on the support website, eqlsupport.dell.com. Supported Update Paths When updating array firmware - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 13
You must update to v9.0 first, and then from v9.0 to v9.1. • If you are updating from a version earlier than v6.0.x, contact Dell Technical Support for assistance. General Rules Unless otherwise indicated, the following rules apply when updating array firmware: • You can download the update kit to - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 14
firmware; in multiversion configurations, the group can support only the functionality that is common to all Dell EqualLogic Firmware Updates and Microsoft Windows Clusters Before you execute a Dell EqualLogic the latest Microsoft updates, patches, and service pack levels prior to performing a SAN - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 15
the firmware update kit: 1. On a host that has the FTP utility available, use a web browser to access the Dell EqualLogic support website (eqlsupport.dell.com). 2. Log in to your support account. If you do not have an account, request one from the Login page. 3. Click the Downloads tab, then - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 16
NOTE: • To perform a firmware update using the CLI, see Update the PS Series Firmware Using the CLI. • You must perform the update from a host that has access to both control modules in the array and to the switch ports to which they are connected. Use the ping command to test network connectivity - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 17
the active (now standby) controller is finishing the restart operation. NOTE: • The firmware update is not complete until the updated members restart. Dell recommends that you restart one group member at a time after downloading the firmware on all the members. • During the member restart process - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 18
For example: open 192.0.2.20 c. When prompted for an account and password, type the password for an account that has administrator privileges. d. Enter binary to enable a binary mode transfer. e. Type put followed by the file name to transfer the file. For example: put kit_12345678.tgz A Transfer - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 19
Dell Technical Support for help. - Make a backup copy of your data. In some cases, you might have to update the firmware on the NAS controllers on a Dell EqualLogic or if the NAS service is stopped. • Dell recommends updating the NAS problems. See the Dell EqualLogic Group Manager CLI Reference Guide - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 20
255.0) Mount table is locked on controller(s) Pristine image is missing on controller(s) Check that EqualLogic firmware and FluidFS versions match Reboot controllers. Contact Dell Technical Support. See Table 2. Compatibility Matrix. NAS Reserved Names When naming NAS volumes and snapshots, use - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 21
Version 4.0.x 3.0.940200 3.0.940120 3.0.920760 3.0.911021 3.0.910390 3.0.8690 2.0.7680 2.0.7630 2.0.7170 2.0.6740 2.0.6220 2.0.4720 1.0.x Supported Update Path Later 4.0.x releases 4.0.x releases 3.0.940200 3.0.940200 3.0.920760, 3.0.940200 3.0.920760, 3.0.940200 3.0.920760, 3.0.940200 3.0.920760 - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 22
FS Series firmware, you also must first use FTP to transfer the service pack to the controllers, but then you must use the Dell EqualLogic Group Manager CLI command nas-cluster select update to update the controllers. This chapter contains instructions for both procedures. Update the Firmware Using - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 23
if your controllers are currently running any version of the FS Series firmware earlier than version 3.0. 1. Download the service pack from the Dell EqualLogic support site (eqlsupport.dell.com) to your local host. 2. Connect to the servicepack directory on the NAS controller using FTP. The FTP - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 24
SP.iso NOTE: If you are already at firmware v4.0 and are updating, the service pack extension is .iso and not .sh. 8. In the Group Manager GUI, the Advanced tab, select SMB Client Connections. c. Click Rebalance connections. d. Manually reconnect all SMB clients. Or, in the Group Manager CLI, enter - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 25
for this session was 13508472 bytes in 1 file. Total traffic for this session was 13509009 bytes in 1 transfer. 221 Thank you for using the FTP service on 192.0.2.53. ftp> bye Output Displayed When Firmware Is Copied to an Array Using SCP The following example uses the Linux scp command to - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 26
Output Displayed When Update Command Is Entered The following example displays the output when you use the update command. After you enter the command, the system prompts for confirmation. NOTE: This output is displayed after you enter the command shown in step 5 of the procedure in Update the PS - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 27
Model: 70-0425(TYPE 15) BatteryStatus: ok ProcessorTemperature: 0 ChipsetTemperature: 0 LastBootTime: 2017-02-28:13:31:73 SerialNumber: RMS0935328G2A1J Manufactured: 059A ECOLevel: C00 CM Rev.: A02 FW Rev.: Unreleased V9.1.0(R420720) NVRAM Battery: good BootRomVersion: 4.4.4 - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 28
user@sparkperf3 ~]$ ftp 192.0.2.21 44421 Connected to 192.0.2.21. 220-This is system maintenance FTP service 220 220220-Use this service to download diagnostic files and to upload 220-signed service-pack packages. 220220 530 Please login with USER and PASS. KERBEROS_V4 rejected as an authentication - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 29
: 0 No Of Snapshots: 0 FS-Scan-Rate: normal Type: nas NASreserve: 3TB Available-Space-Warn: 10% Gateway IP: 192.0.2.45 Service Mode Status: normal Max-Supported-NFS_Version: nfs-v3 TotalContainerCapacity: 4.7TB FreeContainerSpace: 0MB SnapSpace: 0MB No Of Thin-Clones: 0 No Of SMB Shares: 0 Total - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 30
-------- --------- nas-cluster- nas-cluster- update update-in- 14% false dcooper progress NAS Controller Information Name Service Tag ----- ----------- controller0 6HFWHX1-1 Version -------V4.0.230030 NAS Controller State online controller1 6HFWHX1-2 V4.0.230030 online - Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS | Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 31
(4.0.) Installed on Fri Aug 28 06:25:09 EST 2015 Hello grpadmin, welcome to the Equallogic NAS Manager command line interface (version 4.0.)! The available menus are: administrators backup-configuration diag static-routes service-pack There are no available commands. CLI
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