Saving Array Configuration Data - HP EVA P6000 Software Manual

1. Verify the disk grouping policy setting:
a. In the navigation pane, select the storage system being upgraded.
b. Select System Options.
c. Under Configuration, select Set system operation policies.
d. Check the Device addition policy field:
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2. Restart Controller A:
NOTE:
a. In the navigation pane, select the storage system being upgraded.
b. Select System Options.
c. Under Service, select Shut down system.
d. Under Controller shutdown, select Restart Controller A.
e. A pop-up warning will display; enter YES and click RESTART.
f. Controller A will restart. Wait 3-5 minutes for the restart to complete.
3. Restart Controller B:
a. In the navigation pane, select the storage system being upgraded.
b. Select System Options.
c. Under Service, select Shut down system.
d. Under Controller shutdown, select Restart Controller B.
e. A pop-up warning will display; enter YES and click RESTART.
f. Controller B will restart. Wait 3-5 minutes for the restart to complete.
4. Verify the array is operational with both controllers active.
Proceed with any remaining pre-upgrade tasks and then continue with the controller software
upgrade. After the upgrade, you can change the Device addition policy to automatic, if preferred.

Saving array configuration data

Estimated time to complete: 10–15 minutes
When to perform: As close as possible to the upgrade
Before starting the upgrade, collect and save your current configuration data. This data can be
used to restore the existing configuration, if necessary. The configuration data is saved to a series
of files stored in a location other than on the array. HP Storage System Scripting Utility (called the
utility) is used to collect configuration data.
You can perform this procedure from the management server where HP P6000 Command View
is installed, or from any host running the utility to communicate with HP P6000 Command View.
NOTE: You will need the IP address or name of your management server to run the utility.
1. Double-click the HP Storage System Scripting Utility desktop icon to open the utility. When
prompted, enter the management server name or IP address, user name, and password.
2. Enter LS SYSTEM to display the arrays managed by the management server.
3. Enter SELECT SYSTEM system-name, where system-name is the name of the array.
The array name is case sensitive. If there are spaces in the name, enclose the name in quotes.
(For example, SELECT SYSTEM "Large EVA".)
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If field indicates manual, you can proceed with the upgrade.
If field indicates automatic, change it to manual and click Save. Continue with
2.
HP P6000 Command View identifies the controllers as A and B.
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