
Chapter 4
Connecting hosts
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I/O switch
To host servers
To host servers
I/O switch
MSA 1060 FC or iSCSI Storage system
MSA 1060 FC or iSCSI Storage system
Ethernet
WAN
Figure 35 Connecting two storage systems for Remote Snap: multiple servers/switches/two locations
Updating firmware
After installing the hardware and powering on the storage system components for the first time, verify that the
controller modules, expansion modules, and disk drives are using the current firmware release. When using the SMU, the
preboarding process checks installed firmware versions, and provides for uploading and activating firmware if
necessary.
NOTE Update component firmware by installing a firmware file obtained from the HPE web download site as
described in
. To install a Smart Component, follow the directions on the HPE website:
www.hpe.com/storage/msafirmware
. Follow the drive firmware support matrix link near the bottom of the page for disk
drive firmware.
IMPORTANT The storage system's management interfaces can check for firmware updates. See the topics about
updating firmware within the Storage Management Guide before performing a firmware update.
NOTE To locate and download the latest software and firmware updates for your product, go to