HP Scalable File Share G3 MSA2000fc How To

3 Upgrading controller module firmware on controller
modules attached to HP SFS
HP SFS G3 uses MSA2212fc and MSA2312fc dual-controller, redundant, and fault-tolerant cabling
connections to handle single controller failure or breakdown conditions in any controller failover
pair. The PFU feature is enabled by default on each controller in the MAS2000 controller family.
When enabled, HP SFS G3 requires disabling the PFU feature before starting a firmware upgrade
from the SMU or CLI interface.
CAUTION: Do not cycle power or restart devices during a firmware update. If the update is
interrupted or if a power failure occurs, the module might become inoperative. If this occurs, contact
HP technical support. The module might have to be returned to the factory for reprogramming.
IMPORTANT: Before upgrading the controller firmware, ensure that the storage system
configuration is stable and is not reconfigured or changed. If any configuration changes are in
progress, monitor them with SMU and wait until they are completed before proceeding with the
upgrade.
HP recommends a full backup prior to the upgrade.
3.1 Obtaining firmware
1. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/msa.
2. Click Support & Drivers.
3. Select your product.
4. Click Download drivers and software.
5. Select an operating system.
6. Download the appropriate controller firmware for your product.
IMPORTANT: Download and install only the firmware for your system.
3.2 Preparing for upgrade
HP recommends upgrading MSA2000 controller firmware offline to prevent HP SFS file system
inconsistencies and possible data corruption. Before starting MSA controller firmware updates on
HP SFS:
1. Unmount HP SFS clients and targets (MGT, MDT, and OSTs) on HP SFS server nodes to halt
host I/O to the storage system. For more information, see section 5.4 Stopping the File System
in the HP Scalable File Share User Guide G3.2-0.
2. Disable PFU on MSA CEs using SMU or CLI.
You can use the SMU or CLI interface to upgrade MSA2212fc and MSA2312fc controller firmware.
The following sections provide a general outline of installation instructions for updating controller
module firmware on MSA2212fc and MSA2312fc controllers.
IMPORTANT: Read the installation instructions provided with the controller firmware release. If
you need any clarification or assistance is needed, contact HP support before proceeding.
3.3 Upgrading controller firmware using SMU for MSA2212fc
1. Place the downloaded firmware package .bin file in a temporary directory. For example,
the firmware file name format is neptunesw-J200P46-01.bin.
2. Log in to SMU on controller A as a manage user with the correct password.
8 Upgrading controller module firmware on controller modules attached to HP SFS