Dell 650F, 630F, 651F manual Updating Software on NetWare Systems

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8.If applicable, install the optional Dell OpenManage Hardware Instrumentation Package (HIP) or HP OpenView Network Node Manager Special Edition (NMM SE). See Chapter 16, “Configuring SAN Management Applications“ for installa- tion instructions.

9.Install Dell OpenManage ATF, if needed.

10.Install QLogic QLDirect, if needed.

11.Update the following Dell OpenManage software in the following order:

a.Dell OpenManage Data Managed Node

b.Dell OpenManage Data Supervisor or Dell OpenManage Data Administrator

For instructions, see Chapter 11, “Installing, Configuring, and Removing Microsoft Windows SAN Software Components,“ but use the Dell Power- Vault Fibre Channel Update CD Version 4.0 instead of the Dell PowerVault Fibre Channel Utilities CD Version 4.0 listed in Chapter 11 for the Dell OpenManage Data Supervisor and Data Administrator software.

c.Dell OpenManage Array Manager

12.Install and configure the remaining Dell OpenManage data management soft- ware. For instructions, see Chapter 11, “Installing, Configuring, and Removing Microsoft Windows SAN Software Components.“

The remaining Dell OpenManage data management products include Dell OpenManage Data Analyzer and Dell OpenManage Data Detective. See the documentation provided with the application programs for complete installation instructions.

13.Install the PowerVault 5xF download utility from the Dell PowerVault Fibre Channel Utilities CD or Dell PowerVault Fibre Channel Update CD.

14.Reboot the system.

The software upgrade on Windows NT or Windows 2000 is completed.

Updating Software on NetWare Systems

The following sections explain how to update or install the software needed for a SAN on NetWare systems.

Updating the QLogic HBA NVRAM, BIOS, and Drivers in NetWare

The drivers for the Novell NetWare operating system are located on the Dell PowerVault Fibre Channel Utilities CD Version 4.0. They are also located in the <drive letter>:\netware directory of driver and firmware diskette 1 that you made from this CD.

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Contents A P T E R Dell PowerVault SAN Administrator’s Guide Preparing the SAN for an Upgrade Upgrading Software on Windows NT and WindowsDell PowerVault SAN Administrator’s Guide Support.dell.com Updating the QLogic HBA NVRAM, BIOS, and Drivers in NetWare Updating Software on NetWare SystemsSelect Modify driver parameters Select Save parameters and load driver Select Return to previous menu twiceUpdating Dell PowerVault 650F/651F/630F Drive Firmware Dell OpenManage Data Managed Node for NetWareDell PowerVault SAN Administrator’s Guide Support.dell.com Updating the LIC on a 650F and 651F in a Windows Environment Support.dell.com Updating the Dell PowerVault 660F Firmware Before You Begin the Firmware Upgrade Click Download FirmwareClick PowerVault 660F/224F Fibre Channel Storage Select the Selected DevicesUpgrading the Dell PowerVault 5xF Firmware Select the Firmware UpgradeSelect Add/Remove Programs Upgrading the Dell PowerVault 35F Firmware Upgrading the Dell PowerVault 120T/130T FirmwareUpgrading the Dell PowerVault 530F Software and Firmware
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650F, 630F, 651F specifications

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