Updating storage subsystem firmware – HP StorageWorks 2000fc G2 Modular Smart Array User Manual

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120 Managing storage subsystems

IMPORTANT:

Refreshing the subsystem could take a while depending on the number of

subsystems, each subsystem’s IO traffic, and its number of drives and logical disks.

2.

To continue, click Yes.

Updating storage subsystem firmware

When Simple SAN Connection Manager starts up, it compares the current storage subsystem firmware

version to the firmware version available on the HP website. If it detects an available firmware update, it

prompts you to download the latest update, as shown in

Figure 90

.

NOTE:

Simple SAN Connection Manager also displays the Updated Components dialog box when it

detects newer HBA drivers, switch firmware, or storage subsystem application templates, either upon

startup or when you click Check for Updates on the Advanced Operations menu.

Figure 90

Updated Components dialog box (storage subsystem firmware)

To update storage subsystem firmware:

1.

On the Updated Components dialog box, choose one of the following options:
• To obtain the later firmware version, click Download Updates.

NOTE:

The Download Updates button does not actually download the new storage subsystem

firmware. You must go to the HP website to obtain this firmware. Continue with

step 2

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• To disregard the firmware update at this time (it will reappear the next time you start Simple SAN

Connection Manager), click Close.

• To prevent the firmware update prompt for the same firmware version from appearing the next time

you start Simple SAN Connection Manager, select the Do not show this screen if the difference in

version are the same next time SSCM starts check box, and then click Close.

2.

If you choose to download the firmware update, follow these steps:

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