Sun Oracle Sun Storage 6000 Series, Hardware Upgrade Manual

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Upgrading the Hardware
Upgrading a StorageTek 6540 array to a Sun Storage 6580 array or a Sun Storage
6780 array enables you to use the new controller tray hardware features as well as
the new controller firmware capabilities.
Note – The StorageTek 6540 array must be at controller firmware level 7.1x or
higher, and must have an optimal status prior to doing this upgrade.
About the Upgrade Process
The upgrade process consists of the following steps.
Note – Upgrading controller hardware is an offline procedure. The storage array is
not able to receive I/O from the hosts when the new firmware is being activated.
1. Turn off the power. See “Turn Off the Power” on page 2 .
2. Disconnect and label signal cables and power cords. See “Remove and Label
Cables” on page 2 .
3. Remove the 6540 controller tray. See “Remove the Old Controller Tray” on page 3 .
4. Install the 6580 or 6780 controller tray. See “Install the New Controller Tray” on
page 3 .
5. Reconnect the FC cables. See “Reconnect the Cables and Cords” on page 6 .
6. Update the management software for the new controller. See “Register the New
Array and Reset the Battery Age” on page 9 .