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2.
Obtain the latest firmware files and save to a temporary location on the host:
a. Navigate to the MSA1510i support page: http://www.hp.com/go/support.
b. Click the title description of the download option to display important information about the
update.
• Click the Description tab for a brief overview about the download.
• Click the Release Notes tab for detailed information about the download, including
version information, compatibility information, a summary of changes, important notes,
service considerations, and installation precautions.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to review the online release notes and readme files for last-minute notifications
about the update.
c.
After reviewing the release notes for update, click Download and follow the on-screen instructions
to save the download bundle to a temporary directory on the server.
NOTE:
For downloaded ISO images, create a CD from the downloaded ISO file using a CD
burning tool with the ability to burn a CD from an ISO file. Do not simply copy the
ISO file to a blank CD.
3.
Schedule a maintenance window for the update.
4.
Ensure that there is a valid, recent backup of the system.
5.
Stop all host traffic to the MSA array.
6.
If the MSA has not been restarted in the last six months, power cycle the array.
7.
Establish a serial connection to the CLI using an emulator program such as HyperTerminal.
NOTE:
the following example describes the HyperTerminal emulator program.
a. Connect the RJ-45Z end of the custom CLI configuration cable to the port on the front of the
controller. One custom CLI cable is shipped with the MSA.
b. Connect the DB9 end of the CLI cable to the serial port on the host server.
c. Set up a terminal emulator from the host computer using the following settings:
Serial port:
Bits per second:
Data bits:
Parity:
Stop bits:
Flow control:
d. After opening the session, press Enter several times to display the CLI command prompt.
any open COM port
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