Process took around 25 min. Run the update Now, SSH into the array and begin the update. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your Twitter account. You will then be given the choice to proceed again. When you assign a member array to the Maintenance Pool, the volumes on that array will migrate to the other member s of your production pool. We logged into the support site and downloaded the firmware.
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Depending on how much you have to move this may take a few hours or overnight. If you have an active support contract firmqare can get the docs and firmware there. Using the CLI has its advantages, altough the process is a little more involved, ie copying the firmware to the array member using FTP then SHH to the member to execute the update, you do get to see what happens during a firmware update in more detail.
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EqualLogic PS Series Firmware update using CLI - Interweb Blog
W or encryption or any way to not ID. We logged into the support site and downloaded the firmware. This command will update the firmware on the array's flash card memory using the update kit file that was copied to the array. When you assign fiirmware member array to the Maintenance Pool, the volumes on that array will migrate to the other member s of your production pool. Firstly download the firmware from EqualLogic Support https: Notify me of follow-up comments by email.
You will then be given the choice to proceed again. About The Author greg. Not recommended if you need real HA.
I noticed on one timeout when pinging each controller addresses during the process and the vm was never affected. At this point I lost connectivity to the EqualLogic, probably because it was failing over, dropping a couple of pings volumes remaining available though. Therefore, the current active control module will become the secondary after the firmware is applied. Primary Datastore Member list: Start secondary control module synchronization.
This is a minimalistic all-your-eggs-in-one-basket configuration.
This site uses cookies. Comments 4 Trackbacks 0 subscribe to comments on this post. Download the firmware update kit from the EQL support site. Here is an example: Your email address will not be published. WarrenH July 8th, - This is where a small hiccup is noticeable.
Leave a Firmwars Cancel reply Enter your comment here The reboot happens intelligently.
EqualLogic Array Firmware Upgrades Are Non-Disruptive
The first part just uploads and stages the firmware. Email required Address never made public. All in all the update process was pretty painless, even with the array under load.
Then to activate the staged firmware, you have to reboot the array. Would take less time then restoring from backup to have that small maintenance window. Some background and how we tested:
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