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

3 Upgrading the Enterp r ise Virtual
Array
The following steps guide you through the process of upgrading the system software. Ensure that you
follow them carefully and in the specified order. Table 7 on page 46 provides a checklist so you can
track your progress as you perform the upgrade. Make sure you have all the items indicated before
beginning the upgrade.
Upgrading remotely versus locally
You ca n perform the upgrade from a local server or from a remote server. Some advantages to
performing the upgrade locally include:
• Enables you
to view the various status indicators on the storage system hardware to ensure
everything is working properly.
• Provides access to the controller operator control panel (OCP) to clear storage system passwords
and to moni
tor messages.
• Reduces the amount of time involved during file transfers. The shorter distance over the n etwork
the code files must travel, the faster the transfer will occur.
Solving upgrade problems
If you experience any problems when per forming the VCS upgrade procedure, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 69 for assistance. If you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact your
HP-authorized service repr esentati ve for assistance.
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