HP StorageWorks XPath OS 7.4.X Administrator Guide (AA-RVHDD-TE, February 2006)

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To upgrade from XPath 7.4.x to 7.4.y
Two kinds of software updates are supported for XPath 7.4.0. These include updating the XPath base only
and updating the recovery kernel and the base at the same time. These methods both use the
firmwaredownload command, similar to the upgrade procedure from XPath OS 7.3.x to 7.4.0. Use the
following procedure:
1. Log in to the MP Router as admin.
2. Use the firmwaredownload command to install the package from the host to the MP Router.
• To update the base only, specify the xpath_os_v7.4.x file.
• To update the base and recovery kernel, specify the rkb file.
The following examples show how the command might be issued when upgrading from XPath OS 7.4.x
to 7.4.y.
Upgrading the XPath base only:
Upgrading the XPath base and recovery kernel:
You can also use Advanced Web Tools to perform updates. See the XPath OS 7.4.x Advanced Web
Tools administrator guide for details.
Upgrading to XPath OS 7.3.0 from a previous version
Because the XPath OS 7.3.0 package included a new recovery kernel (v1.4.0), upgrading from earlier
versions requires a special procedure. After you upgrade to XPath OS 7.3.0 using the special procedure,
you can use the normal procedure to upgrade to subsequent releases.
Before you begin, back up your configuration as described in ”Backing up a configuration” on page 33.
If the MP Router is running XPath OS 7.1.x or 7.2.x, the following procedure should be used to properly
upgrade to XPath OS 7.3.0. With this new procedure, any existing configuration on the MP Router (for
example, EX_Port and other port definitions, zoning, and licensing) is retained throughout the installation.
However, you must manually transfer from the MP Router before installing any core files or log files that you
want to keep.
A server running an FTP service that is standards-compliant is required to perform the procedure. FTP
services that come bundled with major operating systems are good candidates. Third-party or shareware
programs might not function properly.
The following items are optional:
• Access to the platform through its serial port, using the supplied serial cable and a terminal emulator.
This is necessary if you want to follow the progress of the installation process.
• A serial console connection, if you are using the serial console to perform this procedure.
Place the following three files, which come with the XPath OS 7.3.0 release, in the same directory on the
FTP server. In general, it is advisable to keep each XPath OS release in its own directory.
• install-os.rash
• xpath_rk_1.4.x
• xpath_os_v7.3.x
Installing XPath OS 7.3.0
1. Using telnet, log in to the Multiprotocol Router as admin.
2. Log into the switch and determine the version of XPath that is currently installed.
At the prompt, issue the version command. If the currently installed version is 7.3.x, you will see
something similar to the following:
switch:admin> firmwaredownload 10.32.2.25 releaseuser /tmp/xpath_os_v7.4.x
password
switch:admin> firmwaredownload 10.32.2.25 releaseuser /tmp/xpath_rkb_1.5.2 password