Updating Firmware - HP MSA 2050 User Manual

Although not shown in the preceding cabling examples, you can cable replication-enabled MSA 2050 SAN systems and
compatible MSA 1040/2040 systems—via switch attach—for performing replication tasks limited to the Remote Snap
functionality of the MSA 1040/2040 storage system.

Updating firmware

After installing the hardware and powering on the storage system components for the first time, verify that the controller
modules, expansion modules, and disk drives are using the current firmware release.
NOTE: Update component firmware by installing a firmware file obtained from the HPE web download site at
www.hpe.com/support/downloads. To install an HPE ROM Flash Component or firmware Smart Component, follow the
instructions on the HPE website.
Otherwise, to install a firmware binary file, follow the steps below.
Using the SMU, in the System topic, select Action > Update Firmware.
The Update Firmware panel opens. The Update Controller Modules tab shows versions of firmware components
currently installed in each controller.
NOTE: Partner Firmware Update using management interfaces:
• The SMU provides an option for enabling or disabling Partner Firmware Update for the partner controller.
• To enable or disable the setting via the CLI, use the set advanced-settings command, and set the
partner-firmware-upgrade parameter. See the CLI Reference Guide for more information about command
parameter syntax.
Optionally, you can update firmware using SFTP or FTP as described in the SMU Reference Guide.
IMPORTANT: See the topics about updating firmware within the SMU Reference Guide before performing a firmware
update.
NOTE: To locate and download the latest software and firmware updates for your product, go to
www.hpe.com/support/downloads.
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