1.
Obtain the HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch firmware file from the HP Support Downloads page: http://
www.hp.com/support/downloads. Be sure to obtain the .img firmware file; Smart Component
firmware updating methods are not used when updating firmware using the VSM.
2.
From the workstation with access to both the firmware file and the BladeSystem c-Class enclosure,
access the VSM for the switch.
3.
Click the refresh icon to ensure that you are viewing the most recent status information. Correct
any issues before proceeding.
4.
In the VSM, select the Maintain tab, and then click Update SAS Switch Firmware.
5.
Click Browse and navigate to the location of the previously-obtained firmware file. When
downgrading to an older version of firmware than what is currently installed on the switch, check
Force Downgrade.
6.
Click OK to begin the update.
IMPORTANT:
Do not interfere with or cancel the flashing process. Interrupting the flashing
process may corrupt the firmware.
7.
Wait for a completion message to display.
8.
Open a maintenance window for restarting the switch:
a.
Stop host traffic to all storage enclosures connected to the switch.
b.
Power off all servers that map to this switch.
9.
Restart the switch. From the VSM Maintain tab, select the switch that was just updated, and then
click Reset Hardware. When prompted, click OK.
During the reset process, you are automatically logged out of VSM.
10. Wait a few minutes for the switch to reset.
11. Clear all temporary Internet files from the browser cache.
12. Log back in to VSM and confirm that the firmware installed successfully with no issues.
13. Close the maintenance window:
a.
Power on the server blades.
b.
Resume I/O.
Updating HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch firmware in dual-domain deployments
The following is an overview of key firmware updating steps when using the VSM GUI. For detailed
information about updating HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch firmware using the VSM GUI or CLI, see the HP
6G Virtual SAS Manager User Guide
IMPORTANT:
A service maintenance window must be opened when updating switch firmware.
1.
Obtain the HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch firmware file from the HP Support Downloads page: http://
www.hp.com/support/downloads. Be sure to obtain the .img firmware file; Smart Component
firmware updating methods are not used when updating firmware using the VSM.
2.
From the workstation with access to both the firmware file and the BladeSystem c-Class enclosure,
access the VSM for the switch.
3.
Click the refresh icon to ensure that you are viewing the most recent status information and correct
any issues before proceeding.
4.
In the VSM, select the Maintain tab, and then click Update SAS Switch Firmware.
5.
Click Browse and navigate to the location of the previously-obtained firmware file.
•
When downgrading to a version of firmware that is older than what is currently installed on
the switch, select Force Downgrade.
•
To update paired switches at the same time, select Update both Active and Passive switches.
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Updating HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch firmware in dual-domain deployments

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