8x00 Enterprise Virtual Array Updating Product Software Guide (XCS 6.240)

For more information about using the utility or using the CAPTURE commands, see the HP Storage

System Scripting Utility Reference. See “Reference documentation” (page 7) for the link to this

document.

Task checklist

Use the following checklist to track your progress and mark when a task has been completed. You

can initial and timestamp task completion if you like.

Table 5 XCS 6.240 Pre-upgrade task checklist

Task completeTask

“Checking current controller software version” (page 10)

Time required: About 5 minutes

When to perform: Any time before starting to upgrade your controller software.

“Checking current software versions” (page 10)

Time required: 10–15 minutes

When to perform: Any time prior to the upgrade

“Checking the storage system hardware” (page 12)

Time required: 15–20 minutes

When to perform: 1–2 weeks prior to the upgrade, and then daily until the upgrade

is complete. Provide enough time to order and replace any failed components.

“Checking and upgrading your SAN infrastructure” (page 14)

Time required: After collecting and evaluating data on your configuration over several

weeks, a determination can be made regarding the appropriate time to do the upgrade.

When to perform: Any time prior to the upgrade

“Managing application I/O timeouts for an online upgrade” (page 31)

Time required: Varies depending on number of applications

When to perform: Any time prior to the upgrade

“Back up all storage system data” (page 32)

Time required: Varies

When to perform: As close as possible to the upgrade

“Upgrading HP Command View EVA” (page 32)

Time required: 15–20 minutes

When to perform: Any time prior to the upgrade

“Upgrading browsers and JREs” (page 33)

Time required: 10–20 minutes

When to perform: Any time prior to the upgrade

“HP Insight Remote Support software” (page 33)

Time required: 10–20 minutes

When to perform: Any time prior to the upgrade

“Upgrading HP Replication Solutions Manager (optional)” (page 34)

Time required: 10–20 minutes

When to perform: Any time prior to the upgrade

“Monitoring storage system stability” (page 34)

Time required: 25–35 minutes

When to perform: 48 hours before the upgrade

38 Pre-upgrade tasks