Storage Center Version 7.x Software Update Guide

Update Storage Center Software Using Unisphere

Update Storage Center software with Unisphere Central for SC Series connected either directly to a Storage Center or through a Data Collector.

1. If you are connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the drop-down list in the left navigation pane of Unisphere Central.
2. Click Summary.
   The Summary view is displayed.
3. Click (More Actions) and select Check for Update.
   The Update Storage Center wizard opens and the Storage Center checks for an update.
4. Select an Update Action:
   • Select Download Update and click Download Update to download the update.
   • Select Download and Install Now to download and apply the update immediately.
5. (Optional) Click Release Notes for information about the update.
6. 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.
7. Click Install Update.
8. Click OK.
9. (Optional) If the update is service-affecting, the Install Update Confirmation dialog opens. Type the Storage Center Administrator username and password to continue.
10. Click OK.
    If the update is service affecting, the connection between Unisphere and Storage Center will be lost.
11. If necessary, change the operation mode to Normal after the update is complete.
    1. In the Storage Center view, click (Settings).
       The Storage Center Settings dialog box opens.
    2. In the Storage Center Setting dialog box, click the General tab.
    3. In the Operation Mode field, select Normal.
    4. Click OK.