How to download, upload, and verify a DDOS Upgrade RPM

Why?

• In preparation for a Steady State DDOS Upgrade with Remote Proactive, the DDOS Upgrade RPM must be downloaded and uploaded to each Data Domain Server that must be upgraded.
• It is vital this is done before the upgrade date, otherwise the upgrade may need to be postponed.

How to Download the Upgrade RPM.

• If you want to be proactive and download it in advance, download the RPM by locating it from either of these locations:
  • DD OS Software Versions Knowledgebase Article:  PowerProtect DD: Software Versions
  • DD Downloads Page on support.dell.com: https://www.dell.com/support/home/product-support/product/dd-os/overview
• Find the code to download.
• Click on Download to the right of that version.
• Digitally sign the End User License Agreement at the bottom, and click I agree.
• Choose the files to download from the list. 

How to upload the upgrade RPM to /ddr/var/releases on your Data Domain Server.

• The RPM can be loaded on to the Data Domain System using the System Manager UI.
• Log in to the System Manager UI using an administrative account like sysadmin.

• Make sure to choose the correct server from those displayed.
• Go to the maintenance tab (Depending on the DDOS version the menu may be on the left or displayed across the top).
  • Example: 5.5.x.x System Manager:

• Example: 5.7.x.x System Manager:

• Go to the section Upgrade Packages Available on the Data Domain System.
• Click Upload Upgrade Package.
• Go to where the RPM was downloaded on the computer.
• Click OK to upload the RPM to the server (ddr/var/releases).
• When finished uploading the RPM, it should now be displayed under the Upgrade Packages Available on the Data Domain System section.

Verify that the package was downloaded successfully.

• Tick the box to the left of the file name. 
• Click View Checksum. A box appears with a long string.
• Compare the Checksum from the download with that of the one displayed in the Checksum box.
• If they match, then the package was downloaded successfully.
• If they do not match, then the package may not have been downloaded successfully. Download the Upgrade Package again.