HP StorageWorks MSA1500 driver and firmware
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SCO Operating System support of HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array - Page 16
...for SCO UnixWare 7 and OpenServer 6 version 7.70A or later.
qlc2300 Host Bus Adapter (HBA) Driver Supplement (version 8.0.3) for SCO OpenServer 6.0.0 is available on the SCO OpenServer 6.0.0 installation media.
For SCO UnixWare 7.1.3 and SCO UnixWare 7.1.4, use the latest version of qlc2300 Host Bus Adapter driver available at http://www.sco.com/support/update/download/release.php?rid=25
In order...
HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array installation and configuration overview (355904-002, June 2007) - Page 1
... product tips, update information, driver- and support-related advisories, and other notices for this and other HP devices.
● Review all old product advisories and notices. To help you better plan for and successfully install your MSA1500, read all of the outstanding customer advisories before installing the array. Advisories are available on the Software, firmware, and drivers page of the...
HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array installation guide (355901 - 005, June 2007) - Page 56
.... 7. Scroll through and read the display for the Web versions of the Support Software CD and MSA
controller firmware, and then record the version numbers in Table 12: "MSA1500 information" on page 108. 8. If desired, download the updated firmware or support software CD ISO image from the Web.
NOTE: When instructed in later sections of this guide, install this new firmware on the MSA and use this...
HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array installation guide (355901 - 005, June 2007) - Page 92
... provided MSA Support Software CD. These operating systems use the MSA-CLI to configure the storage and obtain the HBA drivers and multipathing tools from a different source, such as through operating system updates or the HP website.
NetWare environments
• Single-controller configurations are supported for use with active/passive firmware only.
• Dual-controller configurations are...
HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array installation guide (355901 - 005, June 2007) - Page 122
... drives approved models 36 installing 36 recommendations 27 using spares 27
HBA driver best practices 22 installing in Linux environments 68 installing in Windows environments 62
help, obtaining 11, 12 High Availability website 18 Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
approved models 38 installing in the server 38 HP authorized reseller 12 storage website 12 Subscriber's choice website 11 technical support 11 HP...
HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array Installation Guide (355901-004, October 2006) - Page 71
...use, page 17 ■ Obtain desired controller firmware and Support Software CD versions,
page 61 For instructions on updating MSA controller firmware, see the HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000/1500 firmware updating guide, available on the Technical documents page of the MSA1500 website: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs.
Important: After updating MSA controller firmware, be sure to check the...
HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array Installation Guide (355901-004, October 2006) - Page 94
... MSA Support Software CD. These operating systems use the MSA-CLI to configure the storage and obtain the HBA drivers and multipathing tools from a different source, such as through operating system updates or the HP website.
NetWare environments
■ Single-controller configurations are supported for use with active/passive firmware only. Dual-controller configurations are supported for...
HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array Installation Guide (355901-004, October 2006) - Page 122
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hard drives approved models 43 installing 43 recommendations 32 using spares 33
HBA driver best practices 25 installing in Linux environments 74 installing in Windows environments 68
help, obtaining 13 High Availability web site 21 Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
approved models 45 installing in the server 45 HP
authorized reseller 14 storage website 14 technical support 14 HP-UX environments...
HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array application note: Migrating to active/active controllers in Linux environments (40 - Page 5
...In HP download windows, do not click the download button. Instead, click the title of the download option in the description column. This displays important information about the update, including introductory information, a summary of changes, important notes and service considerations, and installation precautions.
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Obtain MSA1000 or MSA1500 active/active controller firmware from the Software...
HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array application note: Migrating from an active/passive single controller to active/act - Page 6
...If needed, install additional supported HP Fibre Channel HBAs in the server.
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Verify that the supported HBA drivers, EFI drivers, and ROM firmware are installed, as F
listed on the MSA Compatibility Guide.
To see the currently installed driver versions, enter the following from the server console: fcmsutil vpd
If needed, obtain updated HBA drivers and firmware from the HP Software Depot...
HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware updating guide (370881-002, June 2007) - Page 9
... update
Periodically, HP releases updated versions of MSA controller firmware and associated support software. Updates may include additional features and functions, performance enhancements, or fixes to known issues. In addition to MSA1000 and MSA1500 components, some updating methods can be used to update components on attached MSA20 storage enclosures.
Firmware and software updates...
HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware updating guide (370881-002, June 2007) - Page 11
...64258;ect updating an MSA1500 in a Microsoft Windows environment. Displays for the MSA1000 or other supported operating systems will differ slightly.
To obtain Support Software CD or controller firmware files: 1. Go to the website for your MSA.
MSA1000: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1000 MSA1500: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs
1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware updating guide
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HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array Command Line Interface user guide (347282-004, June 2007) - Page 38
...and contact HP technical support. See "HP technical support" on page 9 for support contact information.
1. Schedule a maintenance window for the update. 2. Obtain the firmware files (.bin option) and save it to a temporary location on the host. Firmware
updates are provided on the Software, firmware & drivers page of MSA websites: MSA1000: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1000 MSA1500: http://www.hp.com/go...
HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array application note: Migrating to active/active controllers in NetWare environments ( - Page 7
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MSA 1000 website: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1000
The firmware version of the ROM can be viewed on the HBA BIOS when the server boots up.
To see the currently installed driver version, enter the following from the server console:
m
If needed, obtain updated HBA drivers and firmware from the HP website: http://www.software.hp.com.
Upgrading the MSA to active/active
Step...
Configuring the HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000/1500 for External Boot with Linux and HP Proliant Servers Technical Not - Page 3
...be supported. This guide is located in the Technical Documents section of the MSA websites. www.hp.com/go/msa
• Upgrading to an Active/Active configuration may require a firmware update to the MSA controllers. For instructions on firmware update refer to the Technical Documents section of the MSA1500 website as well as the Software, Firmware and Drivers section for firmware downloads. www.hp...
HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array application note: Migrating to active/active controllers in Windows environments ( - Page 9
... Windows for MSA Disk Arrays release notes • HP MPIO DSM Manager release notes • HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000/1500 Support Software CD
release notes • Supported SAN Topologies for HP MPIO Full-Featured DSM with the MSA product
line • MSA compatibility guide and QuickSpecs • MSA1000/1500 firmware updating guide • MSA1000/1500 active/active controllers...
HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array application note: Migrating to active/active controllers in Windows environments ( - Page 15
... Windows for MSA Disk Arrays release notes • HP MPIO DSM Manager release notes • HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000/1500 Support Software CD
release notes • Supported SAN Topologies for HP MPIO Full-Featured DSM with the MSA product
line • MSA compatibility guide and QuickSpecs • MSA1000/1500 firmware updating guide • MSA1000/1500 active/active controllers...
HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array application note: Migrating to active/active controllers in Windows environments ( - Page 21
... Windows for MSA Disk Arrays release notes • HP MPIO DSM Manager release notes • HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000/1500 Support Software CD
release notes • Supported SAN Topologies for HP MPIO Full-Featured DSM with the MSA product
line • MSA compatibility guide and QuickSpecs • MSA1000/1500 firmware updating guide • MSA1000/1500 active/active controllers...
HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array application note: Migrating to active/active controllers in Windows environments ( - Page 27
... Windows for MSA Disk Arrays release notes • HP MPIO DSM Manager release notes • HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000/1500 Support Software CD
release notes • Supported SAN Topologies for HP MPIO Full-Featured DSM with the MSA product
line • MSA compatibility guide and QuickSpecs • MSA1000/1500 firmware updating guide • MSA1000/1500 active/active controllers...
IMPORTANT - HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array: Announcing active/active support (405626-023, November 2006) - Page 3
... Software CD and the firmware files 3. From the Technical documents page, obtain the following: • Migration instructions for your operating system (Windows, Linux, and HP-UX
only; OpenVMS and Tru64 UNIX are newly supported operating systems, so there are no already-installed MSA1500 to migrate.) • Installation guide (October 2006 or later) • Firmware updating guide 4. Upgrade...