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Preparing for an update, Determining which components to update

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1 Preparing for an update Periodically, HP releases updated versions of MSA controller firmware and associated support software. Updates may include additional features and functions, performance enhancements, or fixes to known issues. In addition to MSA1000 and MSA1500 components, some updating methods can be used to update components on attached MSA20 storage enclosures. Firmware and software updates are posted to MSA product pages: Table 2 MSA websites MSA model Web link MSA1500 http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs MSA1000 http://www.hp.com/go/msa1000 Preparation steps include: • Determining which components to update • Scheduling a maintenance window for the updates. IMPORTANT: Do not use these instructions for complex environments, such as those using virtualization appliances or network attached storage (NAS). Refer to instructions provided with those systems. Determining which components to update Before updating any one system component, consider which other system components must be updated at the same time. 1. Record the currently-installed versions of firmware, driver, and software components. (Table 3) 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 • 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 3) Consider using some of the following system tools to obtain this information: • Operating system website • HP and MSA websites • MSA Support Software CD (and its readme file) 3. Identify items that need updating. (Table 3) 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware updating guide 9

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1 Preparing for an update
Periodically, HP releases updated versions of MSA controller
fi
rmware and associated support software.
Updates may include additional features and functions, performance enhancements, or
fi
xes to known
issues. In addition to MSA1000 and MSA1500 components, some updating methods can be used to
update components on attached MSA20 storage enclosures.
Firmware and software updates are posted to MSA product pages:
Table 2 MSA websites
MSA model
Web link
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Preparation steps include:
•
Determining which components to update
•
Scheduling a maintenance window for the updates.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use these instructions for complex environments, such as those using virtualization appliances or
network attached storage (NAS). Refer to instructions provided with those systems.
Determining which components to update
Before updating any one system component, consider 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 3
)
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
•
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 3
)
Consider using some of the following system tools to obtain this information:
•
Operating system website
•
HP and MSA websites
•
MSA Support Software CD (and its readme
fi
le)
3.
Identify items that need updating. (
Table 3
)
1000/1500 Modular Smart Array
fi
rmware updating guide
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