HP 6Gb SAS Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class - Manual (Page 42)

NOTE: If the Update Storage Enclosures task is not selectable, consider the following:
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Only supported storage enclosures can be updated.
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All server blades that map to the storage enclosure must be powered off.
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If the switch status is a value other than Active or Not Redundant, firmware updates are not
allowed.
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If the VSM GUI or VSM CLI is already processing a firmware update on a switch or storage
enclosure, this task request cannot be processed.
Prerequisites
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Before updating storage enclosure firmware:
Schedule a time for the installation. Because firmware updates require that the storage
enclosure be restarted, firmware must be installed during a maintenance window. ◦
◦ Review system requirements and other information in the firmware release notes, device
QuickSpecs, and other user documents.
◦ Refresh the display in the VSM GUI or issue the rescan command in the VSM CLI, to
ensure displayed information is up-to-date. Correct any issues.
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After updating firmware:
◦ Check the status of the all solution devices for unexpected issues. Correct any issues.
Obtaining new firmware
1. From a workstation with access to the Internet, go to the Hewlett Packard Technical Support
website
http://www.hp.com/support .
2. Select your region and language and navigate to the page for the device.
NOTE: If you are not yet registered, click Register with the Business Support Center now to
receive email notifications about firmware or hardware, driver and support alerts, advisories,
and notifications. This alert notification system is a one-way broadcasting method used to
distribute important notices about HP devices.
3. Click Download drivers and software and select your product from the displayed list.
4. Select your language and operating system.
5. Before clicking the Download button, click the title in the Description column to access important
information about the update. Be sure to read information in the following tabs:
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Click the Description tab for a brief overview about the download.
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Click the Release Notes tab for detailed information about the download, including version
information, compatibility information, a summary of changes, important notes, service
considerations, and installation precautions.
NOTE: Firmware files are provided in both Smart Component and Image file formats; but
the Image file format must be used when the storage enclosures is connected to a BladeSystem
solution.
6. After reviewing available information about the update, click Download and follow the
on-screen instructions to save the download bundle to a temporary directory on the server.
42 Tasks in the VSM Maintain tab