Storage Center Version 7.x Software Update Guide

Update Storage Center Software Using Storage Manager

Update Storage Center software with either the Storage Manager connected directly to a Storage Center, or through a Data Collector

1. If the Storage Manager is connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the Storage view.
2. In the right pane, select Actions > System > Check for Update.
   The Update Storage Center dialog box opens and the Storage Center checks for an update.
3. (Optional) Click Release Notes for information about the update.
4. Select an Installation Type:
   • To apply only non-service affecting updates, select Apply non-service affecting updates.
   • To apply non-service affecting updates to required components, select Apply required components — Non-Service Affecting.
   • To apply all updates including those affecting service, select Apply all updates — Service Affecting.
   NOTE:Service-affecting installation types require a controller outage. Service will be interrupted.
5. Click OK.
6. (Optional) If the update is service-affecting, the Install Update Confirmation dialog opens. Type the Storage Center Administrator username and password to continue.
7. Click OK.
   The Update Storage Center dialog opens. This dialog displays details of the installation process and updates those details every 30 seconds. This is also displayed as a blue message bar in the Summary tab, and in the update status column of the Storage Center details. In case of an update failure, click Retry to restart the interrupted process. If the update is service affecting, the connection between Storage Manager and Storage Center will be lost.
8. If necessary, change the operation mode to Normal after the update is complete.
   1. In the Storage Center Storage view, click Edit Settings.
      The Storage Center Settings dialog box opens.
   2. Click the General tab.
   3. In the Operation Mode field, select Normal.
   4. Click OK.