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Checking the disk grouping policy, Saving array configuration data

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Checking the disk grouping policy You must check the configuration of the EVA that is being upgraded to determine if the disk grouping policy is set to automatic. If it is set to automatic, you must change it to manual before continuing with the upgrade. NOTE: If you are running HP P6000 Command View 10.1 or later, a warning message may appear during the controller software upgrade if the Device Addition policy is set to automatic. To perform the upgrade: 1. Verify the disk grouping policy setting: a. In the navigation pane, select the storage system that is being upgraded. b. Select System Options. c. Under Configuration, select Set system operation policies. d. Check the Device addition policy field: i. If the field indicates manual, you can proceed with the upgrade. ii. If the field indicates automatic, change it to manual and click Save. Continue with Step 2. 2. Restart Controller A: NOTE: HP P6000 Command View identifies the controllers as A and B for EVA 6400/8400 (1 and 2 in case of EVA 4400 and P6xx0 arrays). a. In the navigation pane, select the storage system that is being upgraded. b. Select System Options. c. Under Service, select Shut down system. d. Under Controller shutdown, select Restart Controller A/ Controller 1. e. A pop-up warning will display; enter YES and click RESTART. f. Controller A/ Controller 1 will restart. Wait for 3 to 5 minutes for the controller to restart. 3. Restart Controller B: a. In the navigation pane, select the storage system that is being upgraded. b. Select System Options. c. Under Service, select Shut down system. d. Under Controller shutdown, select Restart Controller B/ Controller 2. e. A pop-up warning will display; enter YES and click RESTART. f. Controller B/ Controller 2 will restart. Wait for 3 to 5 minutes for the controller to restart. 4. Verify the array is operational with both controllers active. Proceed with any remaining pre-upgrade tasks and then continue with the controller software upgrade. NOTE: After the Device Addition Policy has been changed to manual mode, HP recommends that you not return the policy to the automatic device addition setting. This will eliminate the need to make this change for future code load operations. However, if you prefer, you can return the Device Addition Policy to automatic. Saving array configuration data Estimated time to complete: 10-15 minutes When to perform: As close as possible to the upgrade Before starting the upgrade, collect and save your current configuration data. This data can be used to restore the existing configuration, if necessary. The configuration data is saved to a series Checking the disk grouping policy 39

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Checking the disk grouping policy
You must check the configuration of the EVA that is being upgraded to determine if the disk grouping
policy is set to
automatic
. If it is set to
automatic
, you must change it to
manual
before continuing
with the upgrade.
NOTE:
If you are running HP P6000 Command View 10.1 or later, a warning message may
appear during the controller software upgrade if the Device Addition policy is set to
automatic
.
To perform the upgrade:
1.
Verify the disk grouping policy setting:
a.
In the navigation pane, select the storage system that is being upgraded.
b.
Select
System Options
.
c.
Under Configuration, select
Set system operation policies
.
d.
Check the Device addition policy field:
i.
If the field indicates
manual
, you can proceed with the upgrade.
ii.
If the field indicates
automatic
, change it to manual and click
Save
. Continue with
Step 2
.
2.
Restart Controller A:
NOTE:
HP P6000 Command View identifies the controllers as A and B for EVA 6400/8400
(1 and 2 in case of EVA 4400 and P6xx0 arrays).
a.
In the navigation pane, select the storage system that is being upgraded.
b.
Select
System Options
.
c.
Under
Service
, select
Shut down system
.
d.
Under Controller shutdown, select
Restart Controller A/ Controller 1
.
e.
A pop-up warning will display; enter
YES
and click
RESTART
.
f.
Controller A/ Controller 1 will restart. Wait for 3 to 5 minutes for the controller to restart.
3.
Restart Controller B:
a.
In the navigation pane, select the storage system that is being upgraded.
b.
Select
System Options
.
c.
Under
Service
, select
Shut down system
.
d.
Under Controller shutdown, select
Restart Controller B/ Controller 2
.
e.
A pop-up warning will display; enter
YES
and click
RESTART
.
f.
Controller B/ Controller 2 will restart. Wait for 3 to 5 minutes for the controller to restart.
4.
Verify the array is operational with both controllers active.
Proceed with any remaining pre-upgrade tasks and then continue with the controller software
upgrade.
NOTE:
After the Device Addition Policy has been changed to
manual
mode, HP recommends
that you not return the policy to the automatic device addition setting. This will eliminate the need
to make this change for future code load operations. However, if you prefer, you can return the
Device Addition Policy to
automatic
.
Saving array configuration data
Estimated time to complete:
10–15 minutes
When to perform:
As close as possible to the upgrade
Before starting the upgrade, collect and save your current configuration data. This data can be
used to restore the existing configuration, if necessary. The configuration data is saved to a series
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