HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 HP StorageWorks 1000 Modular Smart Ar - Page 6

Step Description Check 1 Review or obtain the following documents on the MSA website: F • QuickSpecs • Compatibility Guide • Command Line Interface User Guide MSA 1500 website: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs MSA 1000 website: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1000 2 Obtain the latest active/active controller firmware files (version 7.0 or later) and F firmware upgrade guide. Go to the MSA website, and then click Software, firmware & drivers. MSA 1500 website: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs MSA 1000 website: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1000 3 Back up the OS and data volumes. F 4 Verify successful backup of OS and data volumes. F 5 Review the latest list of supported servers, HBA models, HBA drivers, and Tru64 UNIX F operating system versions and patch kits as listed in the Compatibility Guide on the MSA website: MSA 1500 website: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs MSA 1000 website: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1000 6 Document and diagram the existing switch fabric configuration. F 7 Record existing device file names. (This information is required to verify the hwmgr F configuration after the firmware upgrade process is complete.) From the V5.1B operating system, enter: #hwmgr -v d > hwmgr_filename 8 Record the World Wide Port Name (WWPN) of the currently connected Fibre Channel F HBAs connected to the MSA. (This information is required to set up host connections to the MSA and to verify the configuration after the firmware upgrade process is complete.) From the V5.1B operating system enter: #hwmgr -show fibre -adapter |grep WWNN 6