PowerScale: Re-Enabling Deprecated Rolling for OneFS Upgrades
Summary: With the release of OneFS 9.11, the parallel upgrade default option is in lieu of the depracting rolling installation. The rolling install option is disabled by default when trying to upgrade to any newer version. This article offers instructions on how to reenable the rolling upgrade option for OneFS upgrades on PowerScale 9.11, using the "upgrade force" command. ...
This article applies to
This article does not apply to
This article is not tied to any specific product.
Not all product versions are identified in this article.
Instructions
CAUTION: Use the rolling upgrade option only in exceptional circumstances, as it may have unintended consequences. Use the parallel upgrade option instead which is the supported method for OneFS upgrades.
Re-Enabling Rolling for OneFS Upgrades:
To reenable the rolling upgrade option for OneFS upgrades, run the following command:
isi_upgrade_force enable-rolling
The enable-rolling upgrade option must be used each time a new upgrade is initiated.
Article Properties
Article Number: 000273297
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 11 Feb 2026
Version: 6
Find answers to your questions from other Dell users
Support Services
Check if your device is covered by Support Services.