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

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Upgrading HP Command View EVA (Optional), page 29
Time required: 15–20 minutes
When to perform: Any time prior to the upgrade (upgrading HP Command View EVA is optional).
Things you will need:
• HP StorageWorks Command View EVA 5.x, 6.x, or later installation media.
– Check the HP Command View EVA version; it must be 5.x, 6.x, or later.
– Upgrade to version 6.x or later if necessary.
Upgrading browser and Java Runtime Environment (Optional), page 31
Time required: 10–20 minutes
When to perform: Any time prior to the upgrade
– If you are currently running HP Command View EVA 5.x, 6.x, or later, no action is required.
– Upgrade browser if necessary.
– Upgrade JRE if necessary.
Installing Remote Support Software, page 31
Time required: 10–20 minutes
When to perform: Any time prior to the upgrade
Things you will need:
• Remote Support Software documentation available from the following website:
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ttp://docs.hp.com/en/netsys.html#Insight%Remote%20Support
– Install Remote Support Software as necessary.
Upgrading HP Replication Solutions Manager (optional), page 32
Time required: 10–20 minutes
When to perform: Any time prior to the upgrade
Things you will need:
• HP StorageWorks Replication Solutions Manager 2.1 or later
• HP StorageWorks Replication Solutions Manager installation guide. See “Required documenta-
tion” on page 13.
– Upgrade to HP Replication Solutions Manager 2.1 or later if installed.
Monitoring storage system stability, page 32
Time required: 25–35 minutes
When to perform: 48 hours before the upgrade
– Verify there are no critical events entered in the controller event log.
– Ensure the storage system configuration is stable and no configuration changes are in progress.
Preparing an HP Continuous Access EVA environment for upgrading, page 34
Time required: Varies depending on replication configuration
When to perform: As close as possible to the upgrade
– Disable failsafe mode on all DR groups.
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