HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array updating product software guide (XCS 09522000) (576287-003, October 2010)

Task checklist
Use the following checklist to track your progress and mark when a task has been completed. You
can initial and timestamp task completion if you like.
Table 6 Pre-upgrade task checklist
Task completeTask
Checking current controller software version, page 15
Time required: About 5 minutes
When to perform: Any time before the upgrade.
Checking current software versions, page 15
Time required: 10–15 minutes
When to perform: Any time before the upgrade
Checking the storage system hardware, page 17
Time required: 15–20 minutes
When to perform: 1–2 weeks before the upgrade, and then daily until the upgrade is
completed. Provide enough time to order and replace any failed components.
Checking and upgrading your SAN infrastructure, page 19
Time required: After collecting and evaluating data on your configuration over several
weeks, you can determine when is an appropriate time to do the upgrade.
When to perform: Any time before the upgrade
Back up all storage system data, page 36
Time required: Varies
When to perform: As close as possible to the upgrade
Upgrading HP Command View EVA, page 36
Time required: 15–20 minutes
When to perform: Any time before the upgrade
Upgrading browser and Java Runtime Environment (JRE), page 42
Time required: 10–20 minutes
When to perform: Any time before the upgrade
Installing Remote Support Software, page 42
Time required: 10–20 minutes
When to perform: Any time before the upgrade
Upgrading HP Replication Solutions Manager (optional), page 43
Time required: 10–20 minutes
When to perform: Any time before the upgrade
Monitoring storage system stability, page 43
Time required: 25–35 minutes
When to perform: 48 hours before upgrade
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