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IMPORTANT:
If you encounter any problems during the fi rmware update process, stop and contact HP technical
support. See for support contact information.
Updating MSA fi rmware using the SMU
NOTE:
For complete information about accessing and using the SMU, see the
HP Storage Management Utility
user guide
.
1. Determine which version fi rmware is currently installed on the MSA by using one of the following
methods:
• With the array controller powered on, press the
arrow buttons on the front of the controller until
the following message is displayed:
00 Array Controller Firmware ver <version>
.
• From the SMU, select View MSA1510i Controller . Then, read the Device Information in the right
pane of the screen and look for the Firmware Version.
2. Obtain the latest fi rmware fi les and save to a temporary location on the host:
a. Navigate to the MSA1510i support page: http://www.hp.com/go/support .
b.
Click the title description of the download option to display important information about the
update.
• Click the
Description tab for a brief overview about the download.
• Click the Release Notes tab for detailed information about the download, including
version information, compatibility information, a summary of changes, important notes,
service considerations, and installation precautions.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to review the online release notes and readme fi les for last-minute noti fi cations
about the update.
c. After reviewing the release notes for update, click Download and follow the on-screen instructions
to save the download bundle to a temporary directory on the server.
NOTE:
For downloaded ISO images, create a CD from the downloaded ISO fi le using a CD
burning tool with the ability to burn a CD from an ISO fi le. Do not simply copy the
ISO fi le to a blank CD.
3. Schedule a maintenance window for the update.
4. Ensure that there is a valid, recent backup of the system.
5. Stop all host traf fi c to the MSA array.
6. If the MSA has not been restarted in the last six months, power cycle the array.
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