Upgrading PowerPath Version on AIX fibre boot rootvg devices

Question

Is there any documentation out there on how to properly upgrade, to the latest version of PowerPath, on an AIX host system booting from fibre? Thanks.

Conor · Answer

Hi Lineman,You should check out the PowerPath 5.3 installation and configuration guide available from PowerLink: Navigate as follows: Home > Support > Technical Documentation and Advisories > Software ~ P-R ~ Documentation > PowerPath Family > PowerPath Multipathing > Installation/ConfigurationHere is the direct link to the document: http://tinyurl.com/cxzyj9The extra steps involved in the upgrade are outlined on page 32-33:If a PowerPath device is the boot deviceIf your previous PowerPath version uses a PowerPath device as the boot device, disable multipathing to the root device before upgrading.To disable multipathing to the root device:1. Run pprootdev off.2. Restart the hostPerform PowerPath upgrade as per page 29-30After upgrading, reenable multipathing to the root device:1. Run pprootdev on.2. Restart the host.

lineman3 · Answer

Thanks, I actually found this document yesterday. I appreciate your help and response.

Upgrading PowerPath Version on AIX fibre boot rootvg devices

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