Installing the mpx100/100b firmware, Using the cli to install mpx100/100b firmware, 66 using the cli to install mpx100/100b firmware – HP 3000 Enterprise Virtual Array User Manual

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5.

After enabling the iSCSI port for iSNS, verify that an iSCSI port target entry appears in the iSNS
server database.

Example 1. iSNSCLI command issued on iSNS server

C:>

isnscli listmodes

iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx100:mpx100-65.1.
50001fe150002f70.50001fe150002f7f

Where:

The standard IQN name for all mpx100's/100b's

iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx100

Symbolic Name

mpx100-65

iSCSI port number

1

Presented EVA port

50001fe150002f70.50001fe150002f7f

Installing the mpx100/100b firmware

The mpx100/100b ships with the latest firmware installed. You can upgrade the firmware from the
management server. You can use the HP StorageWorks mpx Manager application or the CLI to install
new firmware.

WARNING!

Installing and then activating the new firmware is disruptive. For activation, you must reboot the
mpx100/100b. However, the reboot can result in incorrect data being transferred between devices
connected to the mpx100/100b. HP recommends suspending activity on the interfaces before activating
firmware.

For the latest mpx100/100b firmware, go to the HP website:

http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/evaiscsiconnect/index.html

.

Using HP StorageWorks mpx Manager to install mpx100/100b firmware

To install the firmware using the HP StorageWorks mpx Manager:

1.

Identify the mpx100/100b in the topology display. Double-click to open it.

2.

Click Select in the Firmware Upload window and browse to select the firmware file to upload.

3.

Click Start to begin the firmware load process. A message is displayed, warning you that the
mpx100/100b will need to be rebooted to activate the firmware.

4.

Click OK to continue the firmware installation, or click Cancel to stop the installation.

Using the CLI to install mpx100/100b firmware

To install the firmware using the CLI:

1.

Download the latest firmware version and place it on a server that can access the mpx100/100b
management port IP address.

Configuring the mpx100/100b

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