HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 3000/5000 updating product software guide (VCS 3.110) (5697-7959, February 2009)

Preparing an HP Continuous Access EVA environment for upgrading, page 42
Time required: Varies depending on replication configuration
When to perform: As close as possible to the upgrade
 Disable failsafe mode on all DR groups.
Back up all storage sy stem data,page36
Time required: Varies
When to perform: As close as possible to the upgrade
 Perform a full
verified backup of all storage system data.
Saving storage system configuration information,page44
Time required: 10–15 minutes
When to perform: As close as possible to the upgrade
Things you will need:
• HP Storage System Scripting Utility (called the utility). This is included with HP Command View EVA 6.0.
• HP StorageWorks Storage System Scripting Utility reference.See“Required documentation” on page 14.
 Capture configuration information using the utility.
 Store configuration locally (not on storage system).
Checking current softwar e v ersions
Estimated time to complete: 10–15 minutes
When to per form: Any time prior to the upgrade
When upgrading the system software, it may be necessary to upgrade related management software to
the correct version as required. Use Table 4 to collect version information for your current software. You
must upgrade any software that does not meet the required version.
NOTE:
For complete details on EVA soft ware compatibility, se e the EVA software version compatibility table
and the HP Command View EVA interoperability support table in the HP StorageWorks EVA software
compatibility reference.See“Required documentation”onpage14forthelinktothisdocument.
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