Maintaining your StorageGRID Webscale
appliance
You might need to upgrade the E-Series SANtricity OS controller software on the E2700 controller
or replace the E2700 controller, the E5600SG controller, or specific components.
Upgrading controller software on the E2700 controller
You might need to upgrade the SANtricity OS controller software on an E2700 controller if the
controller is operational but not functioning optimally, or if you want to use the new features in a new
software release.
Before you begin
You must have access to the online help for the SANtricity Storage Manager Enterprise Management
Window or the
SANtricity Storage Manager System Upgrade Guide.
Note:
You can use the Enterprise Management Window to perform both major upgrades and minor
upgrades. You can use the Array Management Window to perform minor upgrades only.
About this task
SANtricity OS controller software upgrades should not be applied to the E2700 controller unless the
controller software release is specifically stated to be compatible with the StorageGRID Webscale
appliance.
The E2700 controller used in the StorageGRID Webscale appliance supports E-Series SANtricity OS
Controller Software version 8.30.x only. You should not install a different version.
Note:
Contact technical support with any upgrade-related questions.
Steps
1. Download the controller software installation files.
a. Go to
b. Locate E-Series/EF-Series SANtricity OS Controller Software.
c. For the platform, select E2700.
d. Select the version of E-Series SANtricity OS controller software you want to install, and click
View & Download.
e. Follow the online instructions to download the appropriate ZIP or TAR file for the E2700
controller in your StorageGRID Webscale appliance.
2. If the StorageGRID Webscale appliance is running in a StorageGRID Webscale system, shut
down the E5600SG controller.
a. From the service laptop, log in to the grid node:
i. Enter the following command:
ssh admin@grid_node_IP
ii. Enter the password listed in the
Passwords.txt
file.
iii. Enter the following command to switch to root:
su -
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