HP Scalable File Share G3 MSA2000fc How To

5 Replacing failed controller modules and upgrading
controller firmware
The firmware version on the factory-provided replacement or spare controller might not match the
controller firmware on the active partner controller module of the MSA enclosure. If PFU is enabled
on the MSA enclosure when the new controller is replaced and booted, then the controller at the
higher firmware level automatically triggers PFU to upgrade firmware on the partner controllers.
IMPORTANT:
HP recommends HP SFS customers perform MSA2000 controller firmware upgrades offline only,
even when replacing a failed single controller, to prevent HP SFS file system data from
inconsistencies and possible data corruption during online controller firmware upgrade.
To replace a failed controller and upgrade controller firmware (if needed):
1. Disable the PFU on this enclosure.
a. Log in to SMU or CLI interface on the active controller.
b. For MSA2212fc:
# set job-parameters partner-firmware-upgrade disabled
c. For MSA2312fc :
# set advanced-settings partner-firmware-upgrade disabled
2. Confirm the PFU is disabled on the affected enclosure. From the remaining active controller:
a. For MSA2212fc:
# show job-parameters Job Parameters
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Background Scrub: Disabled
Partner Firmware Upgrade: Disabled
Utility Priority: High
b. For MSA2312fc:
# show advanced-settings
Background Scrub: Disabled
Partner Firmware Upgrade: Disabled
3. Using the following documents, perform the procedures for replacing a failed controller module
in an HP StorageWorks MSA2000 product family. Follow the instructions provided in these
documents to replace the failed controller up to the step for booting the new controller.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent HP SFS file system data from inconsistencies and possible data corruption, HP does
not recommend using PFU to perform the controller firmware upgrade, even though these
documents suggest using PFU.
• HP StorageWorks 2000 Modular Smart Array Controller Module Replacement Instructions
http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02066832/
c02066832.pdf
• HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array controller module replacement instructions
http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01394181/
c01394181.pdf
14 Replacing failed controller modules and upgrading controller firmware