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2 Pre-upgrade tasks You should perform several tasks before starting the upgrade to minimize the time required to complete the XCS upgrade procedure. The required tasks differ depending on your system configuration and HP Command View EVA implementation. They focus on upgrading components to ensure they meet the supported configuration for XCS 6.220. Table 5 provides a checklist so you can track your progress as you perform these pre-upgrade tasks. Checking current controller software version Estimated time to complete: About 5 minutes When to perform: Any time before starting to upgrade your controller software. To check your controller software version, follow these steps: 1. Open HP Command View EVA on the management server. 2. In the Navigation pane, select the array you plan to upgrade. The Initialized Storage System Properties window opens. The version field shows the current version. Checking current software versions Estimated time to complete: 10-15 minutes When to perform: Any time prior to the upgrade When upgrading the system software, you must upgrade related management software to the correct version as required. Use Table 2 to collect version information for your current software. You must upgrade any software that does not meet the required version. HP StorageWorks 4x00/6x00/8x00 Enterprise Virtual Array Updating Product Software Guide (XCS 6.220) 13

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2 Pre-upgrade tasks
You should perform several tasks before starting the upgrade to minimize the time required to complete
the XCS upgrade procedure. The required tasks differ depending on your system configuration and
HP Command View EVA implementation. They focus on upgrading components to ensure they meet
the supported configuration for XCS 6.220.
Table 5
provides a checklist so you can track your progress
as you perform these pre-upgrade tasks.
Checking current controller software version
Estimated time to complete:
About 5 minutes
When to perform:
Any time before starting to upgrade your controller software.
To check your controller software version, follow these steps:
1.
Open HP Command View EVA on the management server.
2.
In the Navigation pane, select the array you plan to upgrade.
The Initialized Storage System Properties window opens. The version field shows the current
version.
Checking current software versions
Estimated time to complete:
10
–
15 minutes
When to perform:
Any time prior to the upgrade
When upgrading the system software, you must upgrade related management software to the correct
version as required. Use
Table 2
to collect version information for your current software. You must
upgrade any software that does not meet the required version.
HP StorageWorks 4x00/6x00/8x00 Enterprise Virtual Array Updating Product Software Guide (XCS
6.220)
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