HP MDS600 driver and firmware
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... G2 installation instructions • HP 2000 G2 Modular Smart Array cable configuration guide • HP 2000sa G2 Modular Smart Array User Guide • HP 2000 G2 Modular Smart Array Reference Guide MDS600 storage enclosures: • HP 600 Modular Disk System Setup Poster • HP 600 Modular Disk System User Guide • HP 600 Modular Disk System Maintenance and Service Guide Software...
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...Includes information
and instructions for updating firmware on MSA controller modules. • HP 2000 Modular Smart Array troubleshooting guide-Includes troubleshooting information.
Important tips
• If needed, upgrade the MSA2000sa G2 controllers to the latest firmware version before connecting to the switch.
• For high availability, two controllers must be installed in each MSA2000sa...
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... upgrade instructions-Includes information and instructions for updating firmware on MSA2000sa controllers.
• HP 2000 Modular Smart Array troubleshooting guide-Includes troubleshooting information.
Important tips
• Be sure to upgrade the MSA2000sa controllers to the latest firmware version before connecting to the switch.
• For high availability, two controllers must be installed...
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.... Other updating methods are not supported.
◦ Be sure to obtain the .fuf file download from the HP website (not the .SCEXE file). The .fuf
file is used when updating the MDS600 using the VSM.
◦ Before installing the firmware, all blade servers with access to the MDS600 must be
powered off. If the servers are powered on, the Update Storage Enclosure Firmware task...
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... step.
For detailed instructions on installing MDS600 storage enclosures, see "Setup" in the HP 600 Modular Disk System User Guide.
a. Before installing each MDS600 storage enclosure, record important device information in "MDS600 storage enclosure worksheet" (page 71).
b. Determine the currently-installed firmware version and record it in the provided spaces in "MDS600 storage enclosure worksheet...
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....
For more information on updating firmware on the MDS600, see "Updating firmware on MDS600 disk enclosures" (page 78).
8. Install MSA2000sa controller enclosures and MSA drive enclosures. If not included in your solution, proceed to the next step.
For detailed instructions on installing MSA storage enclosures, see "Installing and Cabling Enclosures" in the user guide for your MSA2000sa model...
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storage enclosures, see "Updating firmware on MSA2000sa controller and drive enclosures" (page 79). j. Install required MSA-specific drivers and software, such as the multipathing Device Specific Module, on each server that will access the MSA2000sa. (See "Host System Requirements" in the MSA2000 user guide and MSA2000sa QuickSpecs.) k. Connect SAS cables from the MSA2000sa controller enclosure to...
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...8226; "Updating firmware on MDS600 disk enclosures" (page 78) • "Updating firmware on MSA2000sa controller and drive enclosures" (page 79)
Updating firmware on BladeSystem components and devices
Available as a download from the BladeSystem Firmware Maintenance website, use the HP Smart Update Firmware DVD ISO to simplify updating firmware and software on devices in an HP BladeSystem solution...
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... the same firmware version. • Before updating switch firmware, HP strongly recommends backing up the configuration for
safekeeping. For more information, see the HP Virtual SAS Manager User Guide, available on the HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch page of the HP Manuals website http://www.hp.com/support/ manuals. • In single-domain configurations, schedule a maintenance window to power off and...
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..., close the maintenance window and do the following: a. Restart storage enclosures. b. Restart server blades. c. Restart I/O.
Updating firmware on MDS600 disk enclosures
When the MDS600 is directly cabled to an HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch in a BladeSystem solution, firmware must be updated using a downloaded .fuf firmware image file package and the HP Virtual SAS Manager (VSM) software utility.
IMPORTANT...
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...A Revision; expansion module B's firmware version is shown as EMP B Revision. To obtain software and firmware downloads, including SmartComponent update instructions, go to the Hp Support Downloads page: http://www.hp.com/support/downloads. Before beginning, select an appropriate time for the update:
• In single-controller configurations, schedule a maintenance window to stop all I/O. •...
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...Pack (service upgrade), call 1-800-633-3600. For more
information about Care Packs, refer to the HP website http://www.hp.com/hps.
Subscription service
HP recommends that you register your product at the Subscriber's Choice for Business website: http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates. After registering, you will receive email notification of product enhancements, new driver versions, firmware updates, and...
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...device from the displayed list to access the following links for
that device:
◦ QuickSpecs ◦ Customer Advisories ◦ Support and Documents ◦ Quick Install (the poster shipped with the device) ◦ User Guide (the primary Installation and Setup or User guide for the device)
Helpful HP websites
HP support: http://www.hp.com/support HP storage: http://www.hp.com/go/storage HP...
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... switches in the same BladeSystem interconnect row.)
◦ For more information about updating MDS600 or D6000 firmware, see the HP 6G Virtual
SAS Manager User Guide. HP D2600/D2700 disk enclosure: • Use blanks to fill unpopulated drive bays. Gaps between components cause changes in airflow
through the device. Using blanks ensures proper airflow.
Installation notes and best practices 55
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... a newer version of firmware available. Firmware for the MSA 2040 SAS or P2000 G3 can be obtained from the HP Support Downloads website (http:// www.hp.com/support/downloads).
d. Rack the MSA 2040 SAS or P2000 G3 SAS MSA controller enclosure and any drive enclosures.
e. Insert drives in the MSA storage enclosures. Be sure that either a blank module or a drive is installed in each drive bay...
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... detailed instructions on installing MDS600 or D6000 storage enclosures, see "Setup" in the HP 600 Modular Disk System User Guide. or HP D6000 Disk Enclosure User Guide
a. Before installing each MDS600 or D6000 storage enclosure, record important device information in "MDS600 and D6000 storage enclosure worksheet" (page 106).
b. Determine the currently-installed firmware version and record it in...
HP BladeSystem Deployment Guide for Solutions with 6Gb SAS BL Switches and External SAS Storage Enclosures - Page 65
...SAS Manager User Guide IMPORTANT: Although not required, HP strongly recommends opening a service maintenance window when updating switch firmware. 1. Obtain the HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch firmware file from the HP Support Downloads page: http:// www.hp.com/support/downloads. Be sure to obtain the .img firmware file; Smart Component firmware updating methods are not used when updating firmware using the...
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... Revision; expansion module B's firmware version is shown as EMP B Revision. To obtain software and firmware downloads, including Smart Component update instructions, go to the HP Support Downloads page: http://www.hp.com/support/downloads. Before beginning, select an appropriate time for the update: • In single-controller configurations, schedule a maintenance window to stop all I/O. •...
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... VSM GUI. For detailed information about updating MDS600, D6000, or D2600/D2700 firmware using the VSM GUI or CLI, see the HP 6G Virtual SAS Manager User Guide. 1. Obtain the latest MDS600, D6000, or D2600/D2700 firmware image file from the HP
Support Downloads page: http://www.hp.com/support/downloads. 2. Power off all servers that map to the storage enclosure. 3. From the workstation with...
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...Configuration Utility (ACU), 44 Command Line Interface (CLI), 43 storage, 51 Storage Management Utility (SMU), 42 contacting HP, 97 conventions document, 98 text symbols, 98 customer self repair, 98
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D2600/D2700 dual controller, standard cabling, 93 installation best practices, 55 port information, 76 reference documents, 8 single controller, standard cabling, 92 with P2000 G3 SAS MSA to the same...