Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS Updating Firmware for EqualLogic PS Series Storage Ar - Page 7

Table 2. Compatibility Matrix PS Series array firmware FS Series appliance firmware v10.x v9.1.x v9.0.x v4.0.230030 or later v8.1.x v8.0.x v3.0.940200 v7.1.x v7.0.x v3.0.x1 1 FS Series firmware version 3.0.x, up to but not including v3.0.940200. PS Series firmware v7.1.x and v7.0.x are not compatible with FS Series firmware v3.0.940200 or later. About Dell Storage Update Manager The Dell Storage Update Manager application is Dell's recommended method for performing firmware updates. This application helps you analyze your current 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 you and simplifies the update process. It provides an outline of all components that require updating and the estimated time to complete. Deployed as a standalone Java application, Dell Storage Update Manager runs independently of Group Manager and SAN Headquarters, but offers a similar interface and help features. Dell Storage Update Manager supports PS Series array firmware versions 6.0.x or later and FS Series appliance firmware versions 3.0.x or later. NOTE: If you are running a firmware version that is earlier than those supported, you must use the CLI to perform the update. Follow the procedures as described in the following sections: • Update the PS Series Firmware Using the CLI • FS Series Firmware Update Procedure for NAS Controllers The Dell Storage Update Manager application updates the following components: • PS Series array firmware • FS Series appliance firmware • PS Series disk drive firmware (excluding SED disk drives and FS Series disk drives) Features and Benefits Dell Storage Update Manager offers the following features and benefits: • Runs on Windows, Linux, and Macintosh systems • Updates one group at a time • Updates multiple members of a group • Multiple instances can be run to update multiple groups • When analyzing groups, provides the latest firmware versions • Provides log files for each group • Launches the Group Event Log Viewer for troubleshooting EqualLogic Host Software NOTE: Dell recommends that you install the EqualLogic host software products, Host Integration Tools (HIT) and SAN Headquarters (SAN HQ). Host Integration Tools enable application and hypervisor-consistent data protection and integrated end-to-end management and operation of the EqualLogic SAN through tight integration with Microsoft, VMware, and Linux operating platforms and applications. HIT also enables host platforms to intelligently leverage EqualLogic SAN architecture, storage, and network usage, and implements changes such as registry settings and configuration options on the hosts that follow Dell's recommended best practices. Additionally, Overview 7