IMPORTANT - HP StorageWorks 1000 Modular Smart Array: Announcing Advanced Active/Active Support (438764-021, February 2007)

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To upgrade already-installed MSA1000 and
this new MSA1000 to active/active:
When adding this new MSA1000 to a SAN with existing active/passive or
active/active MSA1000 and/or other array controllers, first migrate all existing
servers and MSA1000 to active/active, and then install and upgrade this new
MSA1000.
1. Go to the MSA1000 website: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1000.
2. From the Software, firmware & drivers page, obtain the following:
• active/active version Support Software CD ISO image
(burn the ISO image to a blank CD)
• active/active version controller firmware files or ISO image
• release notes for the Support Software CD and the firmware files
3. From the Technical documentation page, obtain the following:
• Migration instructions for your operating system
• Installation guide (October 2006 or later)
• Firmware updating guide
4. Upgrade any existing MSA from active/passive to active/active as described in
the migration instructions, including:
• Complete all prerequisites.
• Upgrade the servers and any existing active/passive MSA to active/active.
5. Install and configure the new MSA as described in the installation guide.
When instructed:
• Install MSA components on the servers using the Support Software CD
created in step 2.
• Upgrade the firmware on the MSA using the files obtained in step 2 and the
firmware updating guide obtained in step 3.
To use the pre-installed active/passive
firmware:
1. Locate the following documents, shipped with the MSA:
•Configuration overview poster
• Installation guide
2. Install and configure the MSA as described in the installation documents.
When instructed, upgrade to the latest version of active/passive firmware. Do
not upgrade to active/active.