Important Notes; Installation Instructions - HP 418800-B21 - StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 70 Storage Enclosure Firmware Release Notes

Important notes

IMPORTANT:
If currently-installed MSA70 firmware version is less than 1.50, you must first obtain a new
backplane to perform this update.
If currently-installed MSA70 firmware version is less than 2.00, you must perform this update with
only one I/O module inserted at a time.
NOTE:
After the firmware has been updated, you must power cycle each enclosure to complete the update
process. This is applicable to both server-attached and controller-enclosure-attached configurations.

Installation instructions

When planning for a firmware upgrade, select and schedule an appropriate time to perform an online
upgrade. For single domain systems, I/O must be halted. For dual domain systems, when performing
an online upgrade, selecting the appropriate time is essential. Because the online firmware upgrade
is performed while host I/Os are being serviced, the I/O load can impact the upgrade process.
Selecting a period of low I/O activity will ensure the upgrade completes as quickly as possible, and
will avoid disruptions to hosts and applications due to timeouts.
WARNING!
Do not power cycle the enclosure during the updating process or restart the update process once
begun. This can result in loss of capabilities for the unit.
CAUTION:
Before upgrading controller firmware, ensure that the storage system configuration is stable and is
not being reconfigured or changed in any way. If configurations changes are in progress, monitor
them and wait until they are completed before proceeding with the upgrade.
IMPORTANT:
As with any firmware upgrade, it is a recommended best practice to ensure that you have a full
backup prior to the upgrade.
NOTE:
To download this module from the HP website, right-click the link and save the file to your local
filesystem. You cannot double-click the link.
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