Chapter 1. Overview - IBM TS7600 with ProtecTIER Software Upgrade Manual

Chapter 1. Overview

This document provides instructions for upgrading servers running ProtecTIER
v2.4.x.x or ProtecTIER v2.5.x.x. to ProtecTIER v3.1.x.x.
Software-only upgrades can be performed by the customer. However, upgrades
involving changing the existing hardware configuration, re-imaging the TSSC
microcode, or configuring the servers for replication, must be performed by IBM
service personnel. As you use this document, watch for the
and
Note: If you are running ProtecTIER v2.2.x.x or ProtecTIER v2.3.x.x, refer to the
previous version of this document for instructions on how to upgrade to
ProtecTIER v2.4.x.x.
This document provides the following instructions:
v Revising the Ethernet cabling to support replication
v Re-imaging the TSSC microcode
v Downloading and installing the latest posted version of ProtecTIER (v3.1.x.x), on
v Upgrading ProtecTIER to v3.1.x.x.
v Upgrading the version of ProtecTIER Manager to v3.1.x.x, on the ProtecTIER
Important: If a server is currently running ProtecTIER v2.3.x.x, you must first
obtain and install ProtecTIER v2.4.x.x on the server, before upgrading the server to
v3.1.x.x. ProtecTIER v2.4.x.x is available on the IBM website.
This document does not address the topics listed below:
v Installation of new 3958 DD3 or 3958 AP1 hardware. Refer to the IBM System
v Configuration and setup of any recommended hardware components that were
v Hardware or software troubleshooting. Refer to the IBM System Storage Problem
v Daily use and ongoing maintenance of the ProtecTIER, ProtecTIER Manager, and
Note: Older 3958 DD1 servers being used for replication require installation of a
second Ethernet adapter, as described in the IBM(r) System Storage(tm) TS7600 with
ProtecTIER Second Dual-Port Ethernet Card (Feature Code 3448) Installation
Instructions, IBM part number 45E8340. An IBM SSR must install the second
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servers currently running ProtecTIER v2.5.x.x.
Manager workstation.
Storage TS7650G ProtecTIER Deduplication Gateway Installation Roadmap Guide, IBM
form number GA32-0921or the IBM System Storage TS7650 ProtecTIER
Deduplication Appliance Installation Roadmap Guide, IBM form number GA32-0920,
respectively.
not included in the purchase of the TS7650G. Components such as the disk
controller and disk expansion modules must be configured and operational
before installation of the TS7650G.
Determination Guide for the TS7650 ProtecTIER Deduplication Appliance and
TS7650G ProtecTIER Deduplication Gateway, IBM form number GA32-0923.
ProtecTIER Replication Manager, software. Refer to the IBM System Storage
ProtecTIER User's Guide for Enterprise Edition and Appliance Edition, IBM form
number GA32-0922.
indicators and respond accordingly.
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