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

NOTE:
If you must replace any components, see the HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array user
guide for replacement instructions. See Table 2 on page 14 for the link to this guide.
Checking and upgrading your SAN infrastructure (Optional)
Estimated time to complete: Varies depending on the number of components that may require
replacement.
When to perform: Any time prior to the upgrade
If the array is in a suppor ted configuration running VCS 3.028, this task is optional.
It is important to ensure that your SAN environment meets the configuration requirements of VCS 3.110.
This includes host HBAs and drivers, and Fibre Channel switch firmware.
If the array is in a suppor ted configuration running VCS 3.028, this task is optional.
Collecting SAN configuration data using SAN Visibility (Optional)
HP prov ides the SAN Visibility tool to automate the process of collecting SAN configuration data.
SAN Visibility collects configuration information from the Fibre Channel switches on your SAN. Any
information provided by devices when they log into the fabric is included. The raw configuration data is
collected, packaged, and sent to HP, where it is formatted into a complete report and returned to you.
The report can then be used to determine if any of your SAN components are not supported by VCS
3.110 and must be replaced.
For more information on H P StorageWorks SAN Visibility software, see the following HP website:
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ttp://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/networking/sansolutions.html
NOTE:
SAN Visibility requires Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.5.0 or later. You can download the most
current JRE version from S u n’s web site:
h
ttp://www.sun.com/
NOTE:
Using HP SAN Visibility is optional for collecting SAN confi guration data.
Installing SAN Visibility
SAN Visibility is typically installed on the management server running HP Command View EVA.
1. Download SAN Visibility from the following web site:
h
ttp://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/networking/sansolutions.html
Click SAN Visibility Tool under SAN Solutions.
2. Double-click the downloaded file to launch the installation.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
Using SAN Visibility
Before running SAN Visibility for the first time, you will need the following information:
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Pre-upgrade tasks