HP VMA-series Memory Arrays Update Manual
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1. LLLI i ee You are at the root node gt aet system sw upgrade path local Checking for upgrade image OK Verifying image Violin 5 W Upgrade Image Header Ver 1 Compat Ver i main modswi 38422bc xfans Fri Feb 3 22 40 22 2012 50699491292 Data Size 20508913 Bytes 12 594 HB Hum Parts 4 Z PI Name Offset Length BOOTIROM OxO0000100 OxOOOZ2EZ287 CPL 0500040000 0005 85 9504 OAM OxOOAEGOO0 OxOOGS amp BlIO0654 HOZART OxO7180000 OxOO27TO0C7l Verifying data checksum O0K DK When the upgrade is complete the array prompts for a reboot in order for the changes to take effect 22 Updating the HP VMA3205 and VMA3210 Array Firmware 3 1 main modsw 38422bc xBans Fri Feb 3 22 40 22 2012 58391297 20908913 Bytes 19 94 MB Offset Ox00000100 Ox0002F287 Ox00040000 OxO0ASSBOS OxXOOAEOOOO OxO0681064 MOZART 0x01180000 0x00270C71 Verifying data checksum OK I Flash erase C rased 32768 Kibyte B 0 100 complete JFlash CODY s E T Ls Verifying flash erifying data checksum ORK I activating upgrade Updating partition information gt Enter the reboot system all command JUPGrade complete reboot system all Tor changes to take effect A confirmation prompt appears to ask if you intend to reboot the VMA Array Fri Feb 3 22 40 22 2012 58539912592 20308913 Bytes 19 94 MB 4 Offset x00000100 Ox0002F287 Ox00040000 OxOOASSBO4 OxOQAEQOOO0 Ox006810642. Widonis Hardware Frofdes p Hardware profiles provide a way For you bo set up and store different hardware configurations Hardware Profiles c Device Manager File Action wiew Help HE Gm DP x HN Batteries X M Computer Zen Disk drives Display adapters cy DYDfCD ROM drives ig Human InterFace Devices amp 3 IDE ATAJATAPI controllers jy IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers dal Infrared devices T Keyboards ETD Mice and other pointing devices H Monitors El Network adapters PCMCIA and Flash memory devices sf Ports COM amp LPT Communications Port COMI 9 ECP Printer Port LPT1 Aie Processors JA Secure Digital host controllers Sh Smart card readers amp G Sound video and game controllers X Wp System devices ER B r L Support and other resources Contacting HP Information to collect before you contact HP NOTE HP recommends that you record any changes that you make to your system as well as how the changes affect system behavior Support and other resources 27 l Collect the following information e Technical support registration number if applicable e Failure symptoms and error indications LEDs and messages e A log of the current SEL and FPL contents e The sysrev output from the iLO 3 MP by using the df all nc command e The model number of your server for example rx2800 i2 e The product number of your server which is on the identifi
3. Cy n gt y admin 192 168 1 2 s password If this is the first time that your Laptop has been used to establish a secure connection to this VMA Array the following warning message might appear WARNING POTENTIAL SECURITY BREACH The server s host key does not match the one PuTTY has cached in the registry This means that either the server administrator has changed the host key or you have actually connected to another computer pretending to be the server The new rsa2 key fingerprint is ssh rsa 2048 79 a6 e0 d 78 fe 2b 80 a0 ef 68 78 0 0e b8 dE If you were expecting this change and trust the new key enter y to update PuTTY s cache and continue connecting If you want to carry on connecting but without updating the cache enter n If you want to abandon the connection completely press Return to cancel Pressing Return is the ONLY guaranteed safe choice Update cached key y n Return cancels connection y admin 10 1 6 230 s password 5 f the above message appears enter y to accept the new ssh rsa2 key You are then prompted to enter the password of the user admin on the VMA Array The default password is admin 20 Updating the HP VMA3205 and VMA3210 Array Firmware 6 Enter the correct password for the VMA Array The firmware file begins to transfer from the Laptop to the VMA Array As the VMA Array firmware file is being transferred a progress percentage count and estimated transfer time d
4. In this example the VMA Array is still set with the factory default IP address of 192 168 1 2 To configure the Laptop Ethernet port with a compatible IP address in the same subnet as the VMA Array an IP address of 192 168 1 1 is used for both the IP Address and Default gateway settings The typical Subnet mask value of 255 255 255 0 is also configured It the VMA Array being upgraded has a non default IP address configured the Laptop can be configured to use the same IP address as configured for the gateway IP address on the VMA Array For deployed arrays this enables you to leave the current IP address settings as is on the array Since you will be using a direct connect Ethernet link between the Laptop and the VMA Array there will be no IP address conflicts Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties ess General Alternate Configuration I this computer i used on more than one network enter the alternate IP settings below Automatic private IP address Q User configured IP address 192 168 1 1 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 192 168 1 1 Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Preferred WING server Alternate WINS server Y Validate settings if changed upon exit x cane Once the appropriate and compatible Ethernet configuration settings are made click OK on both the Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties window and the Local Area Connection Properties
5. length dependent on proximity of Laptop to array e The correct version of the new VMA32xx firmware upg file downloaded onto the Laptop Example v3000 a5 1 3 x8 slc upg Downloading the VMA Array firmware file to the Laptop This procedure is only required once per firmware version being upgraded Once the firmware upgrade file is downloaded to the Laptop multiple VMA Arrays can be upgraded using the same firmware upg file if appropriate l Create a new folder on the Laptop for the firmware upgrade files For this example the folder C NVMAupgrade is used Note that the higher within the file system hierarchy and closest to root the easier it will be to enter the file paths as part of the firmware copy to the array 2 Navigate to the file folder containing the PuTTY application and pscp exe file Create a copy of the file pscp exe the pscp utility in the C VMAupgrade folder created in step 2 b by copying and pasting the file The PuTTY Secure Copy client PSCP is a tool for transferring files securely between computers using an SSH connection 6 Updating the HP VMA3205 and VMA3210 Array Firmware 3 An internet connection is required for this step Download a copy of the desired VMA Array firmware upgrade file to the Laptop in the C VMAupgrade folder created in step 2 b using the following steps a Using an Internet browser on the Laptop navigate to the HP Support amp Drivers page from the main http www hp com we
6. system alarms command might display an alarm indicating the PCle cable is not connected to the host server This is an acceptable condition if the host server or VMA SAN gateway the array is connected to is powered off If there are any other alarms these should be addressed and cleared before proceeding to use the array iF 2 gp 192 168 1 2 PuTTY gt show system version software version ace acoftwaAre release software build date software build info on CPL bootloader version OAM bootloader version CPL OS version OAM OS version upgrade image version controller version info saxpow version info saxled version info CPL upgrade gzip name CPL gold gzip name gt show system alarms gt I press exit CPL factory image version OAM factory image version After approximately 20 to 30 minutes use the host CU show system alarms command and the show system status command to verify the array firmware upgrade is complete and the VMA Array is in a ready state If you are upgrading an HP VMA Array from a single x8 to a dual x4 connectivity mode version of array firmware and you have not yet connected the secondary PCle cable to a redundant gateway you will see an alarm stating that PCle port 2 is not connected This will be cleared after port 2 of the array is connected to a redundant gateway main modsw 38422bc modhw Z2a07a81 tallmaple 07d54 A5 1 3 1 GA 38422bc Feb 3 2012 14 30 48 built
7. updating system mode System mode set to strad Violin Memory Array S W Version main modzsw 38422bc modhw za07a 1 tallmapie 07d54as violin login 24 Updating the HP VMA3205 and VMA3210 Array Firmware 4 log in as admin default password is admin Once up and running you will see an alarm light on the front panel This is standard while the individual Memory Modules are being flashed with the new firmware Operations Administration amp Mainrenance Command Line Interface Copyright c ZO0Ug6 ZU0l1l Violin Hemory Inc All Hights Reserved S W Build Info Feb 3 2012 14 29 27 eng builds sw eng vmEem int by user og N i Release AS 1 3 1 GA 384226 Peer SSP PPPS SSS SP PSS STs Pee enna Se CE E E E ow es CE wo owwwm ee E a2 You are at the reot node gt SHOW system alarma The array start up screen indicates the upgraded firmware level see above The upgraded firmware level also shows on the front ICD display of the array After this first reboot of the array the array memory modules are being programmed with the new code A WARNING Do not Power Cycle or Interrupt the VMA Array upgrade process until the firmware update is fully complete which could take up to 30 minutes NOTE After performing an array firmware upgrade the first boot up of the array with the new firmware could result in server timed out responses to commands issued from the CLI After first boot up the new firmware progra
8. xo1180000 0xO0270CT71 Erased 32768 Kibyte 8 0 100 complete n Verifying flash Verifying data checksum OK Or Activating upgrade Updating partition information Upgrade complere reboot system all for changes to take effect gt reboot system all Do you wish te reboot all processors now Y R Y Respond with y and the array reboots You will be able to watch the process using the serial terminal console Installing the firmware update on the Array 23 Verifying data checksum O0K ox Activating upgrade Updating partition information Upgrade complete reboot system all for changes to take effect reboot system all Do you wish to reboot all processors now Y N y Scheduling an immediare reboot SYSIEM REBOOIIHG The reboot request has succeeded vABOl Booting Violin Memory Array Programming FPGA flash i Rebooting t programmed FPGA image host needs reboot Booting Violin Memory Array Programmed FPGA flash page i successfully verified It is important that the array reboot process and following upgrade activity atter the reboot of the VMA Array is not interrupted until the firmware upgrade process has fully completed When the array has completed rebooting the login prompt appears ffl ffi atid 4 Ou AAEE Pou wit Ff ff fi hrtp www violin memaory com IP config is 192 168 1 2 netmask 255 255 255 0 First boot or reconfiguration
9. 3 Select your product 4 Select your operating system or Cross operating system BIOS Firmware Diagnostics etc This takes you to the product download page 5 Select the appropriate download and follow the instructions Documentation feedback HP is committed to providing documentation that meets your needs To help us improve the documentation send any errors suggestions or comments to Documentation Feedback docsteedback hp com Include the document title and part number version number or the URL when submitting your feedback Support and other resources 29
10. HP VMA3205 and VMA3210 Array Firmware Update Guide HP Part Number AMA Published May 2012 Edition 1 Copyright 2012 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P Legal notices The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Acknowledgements Windows is a U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Violin Violin Memory and the Violin Memory logo are trademarks of Violin Memory Contents 1 Updating the HP VMA3205 and VMA3210 Array Firmware ssee 4 aiite re elio ERE EET Om DT TT 4 Ies ee meet demie metuendum MN Ex I ER MEM MUS 4 Requirements for setting up the lopiop sss 5 Downloading the VMA Array firmware file to the Lagiop sss 6 Connecting the Laptop to the VMA32xx Array with both serial and Ethernet links 9 Configuring the Laptop to communicate with the VMA Array eee 9 Transferring the new VMA firmware file to the VMA Array 18 Installing the firmware update on the Array 21 Verifying the new firmware is installed on the VMA Array 25 Windows XP COM port configuration information csse 26 Support and other resource
11. Og Human Interface Devices cy IDE ATA ATAPI controllers Q IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers Keyboards D Mice and other pointing devices 3 Modems R Montors S Network adapters E PCMCIA adapters 4 P Ports COM amp LPT TP ATEN USB to Serial Bridge COMA P Communications Port COMI IP ECP Printer Port LPT1 D Processors BD SD host adapters JP Security Devices Smart card readers amp Sound video and game controllers I System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers c ln this example a USB serial convertor is being used and as pointed to above it is identified as COMA d After you have identified the correct COM port to use launch the serial terminal emulation program If you are using the PuTTY program the following window appears L PuTTY Configuration Specfy the destination yous it to connect to Serial ine Speed coma 4 9600 Raw Tehet Riogin SSH Load save or delete a stored session Aways Never 9 Only on clean ext Ow Cms e Select the Serial radio button Updating the HP VMA3205 and VMA3210 Array Firmware Enter the correct COM port number as the serial port to be used and click the Serial settings tab in the left Category section The serial PuTTY configuration window below appears You must set the serial settings as follows e Baud Rate 9600 this might change to 115200 with future versions of array firmware e Bits 8 e Stop Bits 1 e Parity None e Carrier Detect N
12. Opwating system Red Mat Linux 6 Z Select a dipen Rr BL 0 Rye Choose m language lo rei amp esh ihe bat of supported operating vystemas Eimar o Currant Sire Description ver skr MB HP WMA Array Firmware Update A5 13 5LC Eingla xB Consect Mode 45 13 GLO xE 125 HP WMA Array Fimmeare Update Af 17 PLCDual z4 Connect Moda A532 BLE x4 70 1 c For each released version of firmware for the VMA32xx Arrays there are two different connectivity modes available either single x8 or dual x4 There is a different firmware tile for each of the two connectivity modes Select the correct firmware file that is appropriate for your Array connectivity configuration either single PCle cable connection single x8 or dual PCle cable connections dual x4 from the Array For example if your Array has only a single PCle cable connecting to a host server or VMA SAN Gateway use the Single x8 mode version of the firmware If your Array has two PCle cables connecting it to two VMA SAN Gateways then use the Dual x4 mode version of the firmware Click the download button to the right of the appropriate version and connectivity mode single x8 or dual x4 Array firmware file for your connectivity configuration and save the firmware download to the folder created in step 2 b c NVMAupgrade d The HP VMA Array firmware file download is in zip format The zip file contains the Array firmware binary file and an mds checksum file so you can verity the
13. b and search for your VMA Array product name either VMA3205 or VMA3210 Or you can use one of the following links to get to the Download Drivers Software and Firmware support page for your VMA Array VMA3210 http h20565 www2 hp com portal site hpsc public psi swdHome sp4ts oid 5164074 VMA3205 http h20565 www2 hp com portal site hpsc public psi swdHome sp4ts oid 516407 1 You will now be at the HP Support web page where you can download software drivers and array firmware for your model of VMA32xx Array NOTE The VMA3210 and the VMA3205 use the same software driver and Array firmware files so there is no need to keep duplicate copies of the same driver or firmware files At the bottom of this support page click Cross operating system BIOS Firmware Diagnostics etc for operating system independent support downloads Download Drivers Software and Firmware l HP VMA3210 10TB SLC Memory Arra Drivers Software amp I dala Firmware All HP products gt Storage gt Memory Amays gt Solid State Arrays gt Solid State Amays gt HP VIMA series iain Memory Arrays Find an HP product Select a product category Related links Enter a product name or 8 Pa HLL ftare er zl ag Laseet CP 60154 HF Aloha system hmm Go to product home page Active Chal support Subscribe to driver and support alerts experts ane available to assit you Sign up now for customized driver security patch and support e mail aler
14. cation label at the front of the unit e The serial number of your server which is on the identification label e Add on boards or additional hardware installed in the server 2 Be familiar with your system configuration e Are you using the LAN RS 232 or web interface to monitor the server e How many processors DIMMs and PCI cards have been installed e What versions of processor memory and PCI cards are used and where are they installed e What accessories are installed 3 Determine the following e Which firmware versions are in use e When did the issue start e Have recent changes been made to the system e Which OS and revision level is in use HP contact information For the name of the nearest HP authorized reseller e See the Contact HP worldwide in English webpage http www hp com country us en wwcontact html For HP technical support e n the United States for contact options see the Contact HP United States webpage hitp welcome hp com country us en contact us html To contact HP by phone o Call 1 800 HP INVENT 1 800 474 6836 This service is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week For continuous quality improvement calls may be recorded or monitored o f you have purchased a Care Pack service upgrade call 1 800 633 3600 For more information about Care Packs refer to the HP website htto www hp com go hpsc e In other locations see the Contact HP worldwide in English webpage ht
15. eR 720s ndmin 192 168 1 2 s raat 3888 a5 1 3 Bans slc up i 26419 kB i 96 8 kB s ETA 66 66 68 i 108z gt Z UMAupgrade gt Ahe the VMA Array f bonn file bui bun successfully transferred to the VMA Array you must install the update on the array A WARNING The VMA array must be taken offline and rebooted during this process All systems and applications accessing the VMA array should be shutdown Installing the firmware update on the Array 21 l Return to the serial PUTTY session window At the array CLI prompt enter the following command gt set system sw upgrade path local I a o il ff 7 f Iis f F For pk f i iy F Ff 4g OE if III HAM wee foe Puls wl fis fs ee ff iif LL Fd http www Vviclin memory com CP DAM CLI Operations Administration i Maintenance Command Line Interface Copyright c 2006 2011 Violin Memory Inc All Rights Reserved eng builds nj violintech net by user common E 4 9 9 5 L LI a S W Build Info Aug 276 2011 18 54 33 LI Release A3 7 2 13248 m 88 RRR K KR K RR RR LIII RR R R K ILI eee eee ee ee ee ee ee You are At the Foot node gt set system sw upgrade path localfl The array begins the upgrade process which takes a few minutes The progress is reported on the screen The firmware upgrade file is checked and validated first and then flashed across the array
16. elect Network and Sharing Center On the leh hand menu select Change adapter settings P ie xr Nl E an Y Select Local Area Connection A task menu bar appears above the available connections Select Change settings of this connection and the Local Area Connection Properties window appears r rarr ir ed a B LL San Pa oa rari ar an Lha d jars l mn Eatas Man Habuit prun danan dd Era iran laore zu du Ns rw aj T L Vi at ZER anl CK L neta RAE L l ote d mai VET L aped eds a MM gins rege 5 recur i Trung Ler a z Yh s pert y xo DILLO a Select Internet Protocol version 4 TCP IPv4 and click Properties 14 Updating the HP VMA3205 and VMA3210 Array Firmware N Local Area Connection Properties Connect using amp Intel R 82567LM Gigabit Network Connection This connection uses the following tems v be Client for Microsoft Networks I McAfee NDIS Intermediate Fitter vj fillQoS Packet Scheduler dEl File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks V 4 Intemet Protocol Version 6 TCP IPv6 BCE Intemet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 e Link Layer Topology Discovery gada VO Driver amp Link Layer Topology Discovery Responde Description Transmission Control Protecol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks The Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Proper
17. g command at the prompt show chassis controller ethernet O0 gp 192 168 1 2 PuTTY exu Sere ee eS ee ee ee ee eS Se SP eS E ILI LIII II LII III III III LII III IL III eS Se eS eS SS A OAM CLI P N Operations Administration amp Maintenance Command Line Interface w s Copyright c 2006 2011 Violin Memory Inc All Rights Reserved xd LJ S W Build Info Feb 3 2012 14 29 27 eng builds sw eng vmem int by user common Release A5 1 3 1 G 38422bc I ern A amp A EKA EK r a i AE K KR K ee K I i A i A K KAK 6 KK ee 6 ee ee eee ee i K AE K r a i r You are at the root node 1 T l show chassis controller ethernet oO n ihcp disabled lip address 192 168 1 2 netmask 255 255 255 0 gateway undefined mac address 00 1B 97 00 01 9D ldns config manual ldns nameserwver undefined dins search undefined gt l In the example above the IP address of the VMA Array is still using the factory default IP address of 192 168 1 2 If your VMA Array has previously been configured and in use you will likely have a different IP address established Write down both the IP address and the gateway IP address currently configured on the VMA Array for later use Configuring the Laptop to communicate with the VMA Array 13 2 Configure the Ethernet Connection between the Laptop and the VMA32xx Array a b C d On the Laptop launch the Control Panel utility and s
18. he VMA Array must not be powered off or power cycled until the firmware is fully distributed across the VMA Memory Modules which could take up to 30 minutes to complete A WARNING The VMA array will be taken offline during the upgrade all applications and systems utilizing the array should be taken offline Update process overview 1 Setup the Laptop or Maintenance System hereafter referred to as Laptop to be used to install the firmware upgrade on the VMA Array This includes installing software utilities to be used during the upgrade process 2 Download the VMA32xx Array firmware upgrade file to the laptop from the HP VMA32xx Drivers Software and Firmware support page 4 Updating the HP VMA3205 and VMA3210 Array Firmware E f Laptop Does b Ln ad needed thelaptophave utilities on Laptop terminal emulator 7 Connect the Laptop to the VMA32xx Array Two communication links between the Laptop and the VMA Array will be used during the firmware upgrade a serial link and a direct connect Ethernet link Configure the Laptop to communicate through the serial and Ethernet links with the VMA32xx Array to be upgraded Transfer the new VMA firmware file to the array Run the upgrade command on the VMA array and reboot Verify the new firmware is installed on the VMA Array Stat E r Transfer the new array firmware file to the VMA Array set up the and SCP utility Install the firmware insta
19. ial null modem cable to connect directly to the serial CLI network port on the VMA Array b If the Laptop does not have a serial port use a usb to serial converter cable along with a Female Female serial null modem cable to connect from a USB port in the Laptop to the serial CU network port on the VMA Array Configuring the Laptop to communicate with the VMA Array There are two connections both serial and Ethernet that you need to configure and verify that they are working The first communication path to establish is the serial connection With the serial connection you can obtain the IP address of the VMA Array Ethernet port for use when configuring the Ethernet connection Connecting the Laptop to the VMA32xx Array with both serial and Ethernet links 9 10 1 Configure the serial connection between the Laptop and the VMA32xx Array a Confirm which COM port on the Laptop the serial null modem cable is connected to If your Laptop has a single serial COM port it will likely be COMI b lf you are using a usb to serial converter cable with a serial null modem cable the Windows Device Manager helps to identify which COM port the USB convertor is connected to after the USB cable is connected to the Laptop and the proper driver is installed See the following example Ge Device Manager File Action View Help 0 m 0 Bm v rks gt Bluetooth Radios Tal W Computer ca Dek drives Be Display adapters gl DVD CD ROM drives
20. integrity of the firmware file Extract the firmware and md5 checksum files from the downloaded zip tile It is recommended that you perform this additional md5 checksum validation with the firmware file to validate file integrity before proceeding The c VMAupgrade folder should now have the pscp exe utility file and the VMA Array firmware upgrade file in it e Once the VMA Array firmware file is downloaded to the Laptop the Internet connection is no longer required for the remainder of the upgrade process You must connect the Laptop network port directly to the VMA Array network management port for transfer of the firmware upgrade file in the next steps Updating the HP VMA3205 and VMA3210 Array Firmware Connecting the Laptop to the VMA32xx Array with both serial and Ethernet links For the VMA32xx firmware upgrade process there are two connections required from the Laptop to the VMA Array being upgraded A serial connection made to the serial management port on the array A direct connect Ethernet connection made to the Ethernet management port on the VMA Array Ensure the VMA Array is powered on by connecting the power cords to the VMA Array Connect the Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the Laptop to the Ethernet port on the back of the VMA Array Connect a serial null modem cable from the serial port on the Laptop to the serial CU port on the VMA Array a Ifthe Laptop has a serial port use a Female Female ser
21. ion to a single VMA SAN Gateway it is recommended to install the single x8 connectivity mode version of firmware on the VMA Array to get maximum I O throughput When connecting VMA Arrays dually to a redundant pair of VMA SAN Gateways you must install the dual x4 connectivity mode version of the firmware so that both PCle connections to the array are active A WARNING Do not attempt to backdate or downgrade to an older version of firmware on the VMA Array Backdating or downgrading of VMA Array firmware is not supported and can cause the array to be in an irreparable state Update only with firmware which is of the same or newer version for the VMA32xx series Array In cases when you need to change the connectivity mode of the VMA Array from a single PCle connection single x8 to a dual PCle connection dual x4 upgrading with the same or newer version of firmware but with a different connectivity mode single x8 or dual x4 is supported A CAUTION As with any storage device maintenance HP strongly recommends that you fully back up any data you need to retain prior to performing any maintenance or re configuration NOTE This VMA Array firmware upgrade process does require direct connection to the VMA Array and cannot be performed remotely over a network Before starting the upgrade process read the entire upgrade process so you are familiar with the process requirements and steps Once the actual firmware upgrade process begins t
22. isplays as shown below Do not interrupt this firmware file transfer process The progress status complete indicates when the process is complete EN Administrator Command Prompt pscp v3000 a5 1 3 xdans slc upg admini197 168 1 2 UHflupgrade dir Uo lune in drive C is PC COE Ualume Serial Number is AB 6 6ESB Directory of c UMA upgrade 94 19 PH DI HS Bd 19 PH lt DIR gt m H5 23 PH 315 392 pecp exe 215 a PRA 21 166 569 uiHHH a5 1 3i x4dabnz zlc wupsg 2 15 HTE 41 PH 20 rE 169 o3HBHBH a5 1 3 xBanz zlc upg 3 Filets a2 130 bytes 2 Dirite S 6i 293 445 120 bytes Free WHAupgrade gt pscp v3iBdBlBd a5 1 3 x8ans slc upg adnminidi9 55 71 ERIC 168 1 27 5 password 43HBHH a5 1 1 E EA v up 2608 kB 63 6 kBzs i ETA 15 E k EL 1 9 When the firmware file has been completely copied to the VMA Array the progress status shows 100 and the command line prompt is issued as shown below Administrator Command Prompt UMAupgrade dir Ua lune in drive C is PC COE Volume Serial BE is A896 6E3B Directory of c UMAupgrade 43 22 2012 64 19 PM lt DIR gt 13 22 2012 4 19 PM lt DIR gt s 18 24 2011 65 23 PM 315 392 pscp exe 42 15 2012 11 37 PM 21 166 569 v3666 a5 1 3 x4abns slec upg 2 15 2012 11 41 PM 26 969 169 v3 a5 1 3 x8ans s lc upg 3 Files 42 331 138 bytes 2 Dirts gt 61 293 445 128 bytes free UMAupgrade pscp v3888 a5 1 3 x8ans slc upg admin 192_ 169
23. le to the Array using an scp utility WARNING Do not attempt to backdate or downgrade to an older version of firmware on the VMA Array Backdating or downgrading of VMA Array firmware is not supported and can cause the array to be in an irreparable state Update only with firmware which is of the same or newer version for the VMA32xx series Array In cases when you need to change the connectivity mode of the VMA Array from a single PCle connection single x8 to a dual PCle connection dual x4 upgrading with the same or newer version of firmware but with a different connectivity mode single x8 or dual x4 is supported Also be sure to use the appropriate firmware which is compatible with the type of VMA Memory Modules used in the array The VMA32xx Arrays use SIC NAND Flash Memory Modules and you must only use firmware specific for the SIC Memory Modules To distinguish the specific firmware the firmware file name will have s1c or mlc as part of the file name NOTE Only use the SIC NOT MIC version of firmware on VMA32xx Arrays Updating the HP VMA3205 and VMA3210 Array Firmware p Using the terminal emulator window used previously display the current version of firmware installed on the array using the show system version command Ensure that the new firmware being transferred is the same or newer version WARNING Do not attempt to backdate or downgrade to an older version of firmware on the VMA Array The following example show
24. lled 4 Y Download VMA Yes Array firmware from HP Support page to verly the firmware the Laptop upgrade has completed Connect Laptop to VM Array via P w Ethernet and Serial More VMAS Restore Metyweork IP ports lt Arraysto 2 No 39 settings on Laptop il No upgrade required Su Mt Configure Laptop to communicate over Ethernet and Serial End connections with ee VMA Array Requirements for setting up the laptop A laptop or Maintenance System running Windows for process examples in this document Windows 7 is used Hereatter either the laptop or the maintenance system used in the upgrade process is referred to as Laptop A serial terminal emulation program to access the serial command line interface CLI of the VMA32xx Array PuTTY from http www putty org is a good choice and is used for examples within this process document An SCP utility to transfer the array firmware upg file from the Laptop to the VMA32xx array Process examples in this document use PSCP from the PuTTY install package that can be found at http www putty org A serial null modem cable length dependent on proximity of Laptop to the array If your Laptop does not have a serial port a USB to serial converter with a Female to Female serial null modem cable can be used instead Requirements for setting up the laptop 5 e A standard Ethernet network cable
25. ms the VMA Array memory modules with the new code This memory module programming period could last up to 30 minutes During this period the Laptop can be disconnected from the array and used to upgrade additional arrays if needed If the Laptop is disconnected you will need to reconnect it at a later time to confirm completion of the firmware upgrade process and the health of the array prior to use Veritying the new firmware is installed on the VMA Array You can monitor the progress of the upgrade process by monitoring the system alarms To monitor the system alarms use the show system alarms command While the Memory Modules are being flashed with the new firmware access to the array is disabled as is indicated with the Data plane disabled alarm Progress of the flashing process is reported showing the percentage completed as shown in the following examples gt show system alarms alarmi System booting 0 complete alarm2 Data plane disabled alarm3 Scheduler paused gt show system alarms alarml System booting 86 complete alarm2 Data plane disabled alarm3 Scheduler paused Verifying the new firmware is installed on the VMA Array 25 gt show system alarms alarml System booting 100 complete alarm2 Data plane disabled alarm3 Scheduler paused gt show system alarms gt All alarms should be cleared and no alarms should display after the firmware upgrade process and system booting is complete Note that the show
26. on eng builds sw eng vmem int by user comm main modsw 3B84722bc main modsw 38422bc main modsw 38422bc main modzw 38422bc A3 6 5 17970 A3 6 5 179870 main modsw 38422bc x4abns B 02 03 12 22 40 19549 x4ab 8 02 01 12 17 32 8418 8 03 12 08 15 26 7642 01 25 08 13 48 bowos A5 1 3 1 GA_slc strip bowos strip alarmi No PCIE host detected on enabled port 2 x4 The next step is to log out of the serial command line console PUTTY window To log out The upgrade process is complete and the VMA Array can be made available for use The VMA Array has been successfully upgraded Update the records for the VMA Array with the new version and mode of array firmware installed Windows XP COM port configuration information 26 The following shows how to bring up the Device Manager window with Windows XP to identify the correct COM port to use for a serial connection l Click My Computer 2 Click view System Information 3 Click Hardware Updating the HP VMA3205 and VMA3210 Array Firmware 4 Click Device Manager System Properties System Restore General Computer Manne Dewoe Manager Ed The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed on your computer Use the Device Manager ta change the properties of any device Divers mer Driver Signing lets you make sure that installed drivers are compatible vath Windows Windows Update lets you set up how Windows connects bo Windows Update for drivers
27. one if settable e Flow Control Xon Xoff fee PuTTY Configuration To establish the serial communication with the VMA Array click Open The Terminal window appears You might need to press Enter to get the login prompt on the serial port If it is not responding try setting baud rate to 115200 and try again gf COMA PuTTY Violin Hemory Arrav S W Version A3 7 3 19248 IHP VMA3205 login admin Password Configuring the Laptop to communicate with the VMA Array 1I i login to the VMA Array with the appropriate user and password The default User and Password for the VMA32xx Array is e User admin e Password admin The following login display appears indicating the connection to the root directory of the array HY FEM ees FEAA foie et ee fe fa HOM Ue fff tsi hrzrp www violin memory com OAM CLI Operations Administration amp Maintenance Command Line Interface Copyright c 2008 2011 Violin Memory Inc All Rights Reserved S W Build Info ug 26 2011 18 54 33 ang builds nj violintech nesrt by user common Release Aj 7 3j 15924E bok oE o RR K amp R A a o o R K R K amp R R a o R K ILLI R a e R E o R K ILI ppl are art the Foot node 12 Updating the HP VMA3205 and VMA3210 Array Firmware Now that you have established serial communication with the VMA Array and logged in to the CLI determine the configured IP address of the Array Ethernet management port Enter the followin
28. s 27 eR UF eeen E A E E EEEE E ES 27 Information to collect before you contact HB 27 HP conac 1 HGGH NEED EO TT T 28 Cnulilhig SUDBOFI ieri mmi aeuum IMEEM eee eee 28 Phone SUI OM cie eO RaERei c p m Vm PUR de uM NR Esp eI REIN NEOR 29 SUDEP SENICE erea ee mit oui nu EMIT THUNDER THU Huepd AA 29 Important notices about this produc 29 Software drivers and firmware downlogds sees 29 Documentation 19s DICIS c eee 20 Contents 3 1 Updating the HP VMA3205 and VMA3210 Array Firmware A WARNING The VMA array must be taken offline and rebooted during this process All systems and applications accessing the VMA array should be shutdown Introduction This process document outlines the steps for updating the firmware on a VMA32xx Array using a laptop or maintenance computer The upgrade can be completed with other similar software tools however this process illustrates the steps with a laptop or maintenance server running Windows 7 with various software tools described in this document An internet connection is not required during the actual upgrade process but is required to download a copy of the VMA Array firmware trom the HP VMA series Memory Array Support pages For the VMA32xx Array there are multiple different firmware files for each version release The correct firmware file to use for your VMA32xx Array depends upon the connectivity mode single x8 or dual x4 When connecting VMA Arrays with a single PCle connect
29. s where to find the firmware version as displayed with the snow system version command pP 192 168 1 2 PuTTY gt show system version software version main modsw 38422bc modhw Z2a07a81 tallmaple 07d54 ae Eisoftware release F1 2538422bc software build date eb 3 2012 14 30 48 software build info built on eng builds sw eng vmem int by user comm on CEL Bootloader version main modsw 384722bc OAM bootloader version main modsw 38422bc CPL OS version main modsw 38422bc OAM OS version main modsw 38422bc CPL factory image version A3 6 5 17970 OAM factory image version A3 6 5 17970 upgrade image version main modsw 38422bc x4abns 8 02 03 12 22 40 controller version info 19549 x4ab 8 02 01 12 17 32 saxpow version info 8418 B 03 12 08 15 26 saxled version info 7642 8 01 25 08 13 48 CPL upgrade gzip name bowos A5 1 3 1 GA_slc strip CPL gold gzip name bowos strip gt show system alarms faam No PCIE host detected on enabled port 2 x4 gt If not already there change to the directory folder containing the scp utility and the VMA Array firmware file upg file In this example as created in step 2 b the C VMAupgrade folder Verity the pscp exe utility and the firmware files are present with the dix command Use the pscp utility to copy the VMA Array firmware file from the Laptop to the VMA array using the following command pscp firmware upgrade file name admin l
30. t array ip address gt This runs the PSCP command on the Laptop and copies the firmware upgrade file name example v3000 a5 1 3 x8 slc upg file to the root directory of the VMA32xx Array array ip address using the admin account for authorization Example C gt pscp v3000 a5 1 3 x8 slc upg admin 192 168 1 2 Transferring the new VMA firmware file to the VMA Array 19 EN Administrator Command Prompt pscp v3000 a5 1 3 x8ans slc upg admin 192 168 1 2 ic gt UMAupgrade 50 1r Volume in drive C is PC COE Volume Serial Number is A896 6E3B Directory of c UMAupgrade 3 22 2012 84 19 PM lt DIR gt 3 22 2012 84 19 PM lt DIR gt ae 08 24 2011 85 23 PM 315 392 pscp exe 82 15 2012 11 21 166 569 o3888 a5 1 3 x4abns slc upg 02 15 2012 11 26 909 169 v3600 a5 1 3 xBans slc upg l 42 331 138 bytes 61 298 454 528 bytes free ic UMAupgrade gt pscp v380G8 a5 1 3 xB8ans slc upg admin 192 168 1 2 4 The server s host key is not cached in the registry You have no guarantee that the server is the computer you think it is The server s rsa2 key fingerprint is ssh rsa 2048 48 37 2b 26 c2 cd 6d da 2c f 6 51 74 3a 61 c3 fa If you trust this host enter y to add the key to PulT s cache and carry on connecting If you want to carry on connecting just once without adding the key to the cache enter n If you do not trust this host press Return to abandon the connection Store key in cache
31. ties window displays as shown below In the Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties window you will need to set an IP address that will be on the same subnet as the VMA Array so that a direct connect Ethernet communication path can be established While the Laptop is directly connected to the VMA Array Ethernet port you do not need to worry about possible IP address conflicts with other network interfaces Configuring the Laptop to communicate with the VMA Array 15 e To enter IP address Subnet mask and Default gateway values which will be compatible for a direct Ethernet link connection to the VMA Array select Use the following IP address Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties General alternate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses If the Laptop typically uses DHCP for connection to a site network an Alternate Configuration tab displays as shown in the above example You can click the Alternate Configuration tab and use the alternate configuration to enter compatible IP address Subnet mask and Default gateway settings l6 Updating the HP VMA3205 and VMA3210 Array Firmware L
32. tp welcome hp com country us en wweontact html Online support To contact HP Customer Support online see the Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support Guide or visit us at http www hp com go bizsu 28 Updating the HP VMA3205 and VMA3210 Array Firmware The following information is available on this website e Software and firmware updates e The latest drivers and utilities e Additional documentation Phone support To contact HP customer support by phone go to the HP Support Center HPSC at http www hp com go hpsc Local phone numbers are listed in your native language for help Subscription service HP recommends that you register your product at the Subscriber s Choice tor Business website http www hp com country us en contact_us html Atter registering you will receive email notification of product enhancements new driver versions tirmware updates and other product resources Important notices about this product To make your installation and use successful before unpacking installing or using your HP VMA series Memory Array or VMA SAN Gateway see the HP VMA series Memory Array product support page on the HP website at www hp com go vma docs This page contains important documentation and information on software components Software drivers and firmware downloads l Go to http www hp com support downloads 2 n the Search field on the right hand side of the page enter the exact product name
33. ts Only receive updates on products you specify or own when you want them Select your product s operating system Chocse language to refnesh the list of supported operating systems ka co Operating systems in English American Macrosoft Windows Server 2008 R2 x b 64 Oracle Linux Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel 5 186 64 Oracle Linux Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel 6 xB6 64 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server x86 64 Red Hal Enterprise Linux 6 Server xBb 54 Cross operating system BIOS Fimmvwarne Diagnostics elc The download page for operating system independent downloads applicable to the VMA Array will appear as follows Downloading the VMA Array firmware file to the Laptop 7 Download Drivers Software and Firmware HIP WELA Nr rA Mueemecary Au hra b 717 D tena A Orivare Software amp HP VMAS3710 10TB SLC Memory Anay F ETTR a TOS AB HP Products Storage Memory Amiya Sold State Arrays HP VMA Serss Fiaip Memory Arrays v 7 j aa ER T Related links y Find an HP product c3 Enter product name of p ware Depot rp Alpha syster Serres are E bommaeryad CP PO C iis belagt a pcia ater SJ ee TC Omer anmdg SupoporT rta Sign up mow fw customared driver secunty patch and support e mail aledts Onby recerce when you want then 0525 opening system KOS Fennware Dusgnoste s elc By dewnlasdang you agree To the berms and coedtong of the HP Sofware License Agreement
34. window to invoke the settings Configuring the Laptop to communicate with the VMA Array 17 h The direct connect Ethernet link between the Laptop and the VMA Array should now be configured and able to establish communication To verify the link is configured launch the Command Prompt utility and use the ping command to test the connection BEN Administrator Command Prompt TD 3UhAupgrade UMRupgrade gt nir Uo lun ne in drive G iz PG GDE Unlume Serial Humber is 0896 Ib EAB irectory of UhAupgrade Jj 2 2812 64 19 PH lt DIR gt Ze 2 64 19 PH lt DIR gt 65 23 PH 315 392 ps cp 6 1572612 11 37 PH 21 186 569 TRT R gt TS L a5 1 3 x4abnz zlc upg 11 41 FPA 28 989 169 yore a5 1 3 xBans KE A peg 3 Files 42 331 Te byte 2 Dirts gt 61 298 753 e MUHA upgrade ping 192 168 1 2 with 32 hytes HA ata TIS ot 2 bytes 32 tin Re Et h ply Fran 192 1681 2 Ping statisti E 192 168 1 Pac ke ets 4 Receiv ad 4 Lost ppro o a round teip tines in Mg TU seconds Minimum im Rax imum AAS Average MI b Tr TE p PR NOTE For additional Windows XP COM port Configuration information see Additional Windows XP COM port configuration information Windows XP COM port configuration information page 26 Transferring the new VMA firmware file to the VMA Array Now that you have established both the serial and Ethernet connections between the Laptop and VMA Array the next step is to transfer the VMA firmware fi
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