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Updating MSA firmware, About MSA controller firmware, Determining which components to update

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Updating MSA firmware Firmware is a software program that resides in Read-Only Memory (ROM) on the device and is responsible for the behavior of the device. As part of a routine system maintenance program, it is important to periodically check the firmware versions installed throughout the system, including components on the server (operating system, drivers, software tools) and other network devices, including the MSA. Updates may include additional features and functions, performance enhancements, support for newly released hardware, or fixes to known issues. NOTE: In a dual-controller MSA, the same version of firmware must be installed on each MSA controller. Included topics: • About the MSA controller firmware • Determining which components to update • Updating MSA controller firmware • Cloning controller firmware About MSA controller firmware Firmware is pre-installed on each MSA controller in the factory and, periodically, updated or alternative versions of firmware may be placed on the HP website. When determining which version MSA controller firmware to use, review the requirements and information in the MSA Compatibility Matrix(es), MSA release notes, and other MSA announcements. Determining which components to update IMPORTANT: Each version of MSA controller firmware is designed to work with specific Operating System versions and patches, and multipathing (MPIO) software. Before updating your MSA controller firmware, you must determine if any of these other components must also be updated. Before updating any one system component, do the following to determine which other system components must be updated at the same time. 1. Record the currently-installed versions of firmware, driver, and software components. (Table 6) Consider using some of the following system tools to obtain this information: • Internet browser (to access some software user interfaces) • Windows Device Manager • SmartStart Survey Utility • HP Systems Insight Manager (HP-SIM) • Network switch command line interface or management utility • System monitor startup messages • MSA command line interface • MSA controller LCD panel startup messages 2. Record the latest-available version of firmware, driver, and software components. (Table 6) Consider using some of the following system tools to obtain this information: • Operating system website • HP and MSA websites 1510i Modular Smart Array installation and user guide 79

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Updating MSA
fi
rmware
Firmware is a software program that resides in Read-Only Memory (ROM) on the device and is responsible
for the behavior of the device. As part of a routine system maintenance program, it is important to
periodically check the
fi
rmware versions installed throughout the system, including components on the
server (operating system, drivers, software tools) and other network devices, including the MSA.
Updates may include additional features and functions, performance enhancements, support for newly
released hardware, or
fi
xes to known issues.
NOTE:
In a dual-controller MSA, the same version of
fi
rmware must be installed on each MSA controller.
Included topics:
•
About the MSA controller
fi
rmware
•
Determining which components to update
•
Updating MSA controller
fi
rmware
•
Cloning controller
fi
rmware
About MSA controller
fi
rmware
Firmware is pre-installed on each MSA controller in the factory and, periodically, updated or alternative
versions of
fi
rmware may be placed on the HP website. When determining which version MSA controller
fi
rmware to use, review the requirements and information in the MSA Compatibility Matrix(es), MSA
release notes, and other MSA announcements.
Determining which components to update
IMPORTANT:
Each version of MSA controller
fi
rmware is designed to work with speci
fi
c Operating System versions and
patches, and multipathing (MPIO) software. Before updating your MSA controller
fi
rmware, you must
determine if any of these other components must also be updated.
Before updating any one system component, do the following to determine which other system
components must be updated at the same time.
1.
Record the
currently-installed
versions of
fi
rmware, driver, and software components. (
Table 6
)
Consider using some of the following system tools to obtain this information:
•
Internet browser (to access some software user interfaces)
•
Windows Device Manager
•
SmartStart Survey Utility
•
HP Systems Insight Manager (HP-SIM)
•
Network switch command line interface or management utility
•
System monitor startup messages
•
MSA command line interface
•
MSA controller LCD panel startup messages
2.
Record the
latest-available
version of
fi
rmware, driver, and software components. (
Table 6
)
Consider using some of the following system tools to obtain this information:
•
Operating system website
•
HP and MSA websites
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