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HP StorageWorks 7110 - Virtual Array Upgrade Instructions

HP StorageWorks 7110 - Virtual Array Upgrade Instructions

Upgrading a va 7100/7400to a va 7410/7110 - upgrade instructions
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Upgrading a VA 7100/7400
to a VA 7410/7110
This document describes the steps involved in upgrading a VA 7100 or
VA 7400 array to a VA 7410 or VA 7110 array. This procedure should only
be performed by HP service trained personnel.
Caution
All upgrades to a VA 7410/7110 require a full back up of all
data. The array is reformatted during the upgrade, which will
destroy all data on the array. It is the customer's responsibility to
ensure that all data on the array is backed up before the
upgrade is performed.
The upgrade procedure involves the following steps:
1
Backup all data on the array.
2
Gather array configuration information.
3
Upgrade disk firmware if necessary.
Power down the array.
4
Upgrade the array hardware.
5
Configure the upgraded array.
6
7
Create the LUN configuration.
8
Use previously saved data to recreate the host port behavior table and the
Secure Manager table.
9
Restore all data to the array.
Upgrading a VA 7100/7400 to a VA 7410/7110
Upgrade
Instructions
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Summary of Contents for HP StorageWorks 7110 - Virtual Array

  • Page 1 Upgrade Upgrading a VA 7100/7400 Instructions to a VA 7410/7110 This document describes the steps involved in upgrading a VA 7100 or VA 7400 array to a VA 7410 or VA 7110 array. This procedure should only be performed by HP service trained personnel. Caution All upgrades to a VA 7410/7110 require a full back up of all data.

  • Page 2: Information You Will Need

    Information You Will Need In addition to this document, you will need the following information: HP StorageWorks Virtual Array Installation Guide. The steps in this guide will be used when bringing the upgraded VA 7410/7110 back on line. HP StorageWorks Virtual Array User and Service Guide .
  • Page 3 configuration will have to be modified to take advantage if the performance benefits offered by the VA 7410. Host connectivity - the VA 7410 provides additional FC ports for host connectivity. Make sure the environment has the capacity to accommodate the additional connections.

  • Page 4: Preparing For The Upgrade

    Preparing for the Upgrade Gather the Required Hardware Components The following hardware components are required when upgrading the array. Before beginning the upgrade, make sure all necessary components are available. The parts involved in the upgrade will vary depending on the magnitude of the upgrade.
  • Page 5 will ensure that when the upgrade is complete, the customer will have the most current VA 7410/7110 product configuration. Service Notes are located on the following internal server: http://snserver.mayfield.hp.com/serviceNotes/snWebsite/ Backup All Data on the Array A complete backup of all data should be performed on the array that is being upgraded.
  • Page 6 Save the state of the array: armdsp <array_id> > armdsp_<array_id> armdsp -a <array_id> > armdsp_a_<array_id> Save a list of any feature licenses that are installed: armfeature -r <array_id> > armfeature_<array_id> If the host port behavior table is being used, save the table: armhost -r -f armhost_<array_id>.txt <array_id>...
  • Page 7 Upgrading the Array Hardware Upgrading the original array to a VA 7410/7110 involves replacing controllers and LCCs on the original array. The procedure may also involve adding new disk enclosures if the array capacity is being increased. HP StorageWorks Virtual Note Make sure you have a copy of the Array User and Service Guide...
  • Page 8 Replace the Disk Enclosure LCCs If the original VA 7400 array included DS 2400 disk enclosures, the LCCs must be replaced with DS 2405 LCCs. Remove both LCCs from the disk enclosure. Install the DS 2405 LCCs in the disk enclosure. Set FC Loop Speed Switch (Upgrading a VA 7400 with DS 2405 Disk Systems) When upgrading a VA 7400 that includes DS 2405 Disk Systems, the FC Loop...
  • Page 9 Configuring the Upgraded VA 7410/7110 Array The process of configuring the upgraded VA 7110/7410 is the same process HP StorageWorks Virtual Array used for installing a new array. Go to the Installation Guide and perform step 3 through step 19. Any differences in the steps when performing the upgrade are identified below.
  • Page 10 Step 12. Format the array controller enclosure Skip this step because the array has already been formatted. Step 19. Build the Host Port Behavior Table The host port behavior table is stored on the array mid-plane and it should not be necessary to recreate the table.
  • Page 11 Returning Replaced Controllers All controllers replaced during the upgrade should be returned to HP. The standard process for returning exchange hardware assemblies should be used. Upgrading a VA 7100/7400 to a VA 7410/7110...
  • Page 12 Upgrading a VA 7100/7400 to a VA 7410/7110...