HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product software guide (VCS 3.110) (5697-8108, March 2009)

2 Pre-upgrade tasks
There are a number of necessary tasks that can be performed prior to beginning the upgrade.
Performing these tasks prior to, rather than during, the upgrade minimizes the time required to perform
the VCS upgrade procedure.
The required tasks differ depending on your system configuration. They focus on upgrading components
to ensure they meet the supported configuration for VCS 3.110. Table 3 provides a checklist so you
can track your progress as you perform these pre-upgrade tasks.
If you have a supported configuration running VCS 3.028, the majority of these tasks are considered
optional.
Table 3 VCS 3.110 Pre-upgrade task checklist
Checking current software versions, page 17
Time required: 10–15 minutes
When to perform: Any time prior to the upgrade
– Check versions of all applicable installed management software.
Checking the storage system hardware (Optional), page 19
Time required: 15–20 minutes
When to perform: 1–2 weeks prior to the upgrade. Provide enough time to order and replace any failed
components.
– Check hardware status using HP Command View EVA.
– Check hardware components in the Unmappable Hardware folder.
– Replace hardware as needed.
Checking and upgrading your SAN infrastructure (Optional), page 22
Time required: Varies depending on how many hardware and software components require replacement or
upgrade
When to perform: Any time prior to the upgrade
Things you will need:
• Connectivity release notes. See “Required documentation” on page 13.
• SAN Visibility tool. See “Collecting SAN configuration data using SAN Visibility (Optional)” on page 22.
– Verify all host HBAs and drivers are supported.
– Verify Fibre Channel switch firmware is supported.
– Upgrade unsupported components as necessary.
Back up all storage system data, page 29
Time required: Varies
When to perform: As close as possible to the upgrade
– Perform a full verified backup of all storage system data.
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