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Dell MD3820f, MD3800f manual Upgrading MD Storage Software

Models: MD3800f MD3820f

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Upgrading MD Storage Software

To upgrade from a previous version of the MDSM application, uninstall the previous version (see Uninstalling MD Storage Software), and then follow the instructions in this chapter to install the new version.

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Dell MD3820f, MD3800f manual Upgrading MD Storage Software

Contents

Dell PowerVault MD3800f and MD3820f Series Storage Arrays Deployment GuideNotes, Cautions, and Warnings 2 Hardware Installation 3 Installing PowerVault MD Storage Software1 Introduction Contents4 Post Installation Tasks 5 Uninstalling MD Storage Software6 Load Balancing 7 Working With SFP+ Modules and Fiber Optic CablesIntroduction System RequirementsIntroduction to Storage Arrays Management Station RequirementsRelated Documentation Locating your system Service Tag Contacting DellHardware Installation Planning The Storage ConfigurationConnecting The Storage Array Configuring Fibre Channel With Dell MD Series Storage Arrays Configuring Fibre Channel On SAN Attached Storage ArraysConfiguring Fibre Channel Installing Supported Fibre Channel HBAs Using Fibre Channel Switch ZoningInstalling Fibre Channel HBA On Your Host Server Other Information You May NeedWorld Wide Name Zoning Switch Zoning Guidelines Setting Up Zoning On The Fibre Channel Switch HardwareCabling The Storage Array Redundant And Non-Redundant CablingSAN-Attached Cabling SAN-Attached Cabling ExampleSwitch Fabric A Remote Replication Cabling Example Server2HBA0Server2HBA1 Zone6Server3HBA1Switch Fabric A Mixed Environment Zone4Server3HBA01Server3HBA01 Zone5Server3HBA11Cabling PowerVault MD1200 Series Expansion Enclosures Figure 4. Mixed EnvironmentExpanding With New PowerVault MD1200 Series Expansion Enclosures b. Click Advanced → Maintenance → Download → EMM Firmware 2. Stop I/O and turn off all systemsb. Turn off the storage array c. Turn off any expansion enclosures in the affected systemInstalling PowerVault MD Storage Software Installing Host Bus Adapters and Drivers Graphical Installation RecommendedConsole Installation Silent InstallationEnabling Premium Features Optional Silent Installation On Windows SystemsUpgrading MD Storage Software Post Installation Tasks Verifying Storage Array DiscoveryInitial Setup Tasks Uninstalling MD Storage Software Uninstalling MD Storage Software From WindowsUninstalling MD Storage Software From Linux Uninstalling MD Storage Software From Windows Server GUI VersionsLeast Path Weight Load BalancingLoad Balance Policy Round Robin With SubsetSetting Load Balance Policies in Linux Setting Load Balance Policies in VMwareChanging Load Balance Policies On The Windows Server Operating System Changing Load Balance Policies Using Windows Server Device ManagerGuidelines for Using SFP+ Modules Working With SFP+ Modules and Fiber Optic CablesRemoving SFP+ Modules See Working With SFP+ Modules and Fiber Optic CablesInstalling SFP+ Modules Guidelines for Using Fiber Optic CablesInstalling Fibre Channel Cables See Installing Fibre Channel Cables5. Connect this end of the cable to one of the following devices Hardware Cabling Best Practices Handling Static-Sensitive ComponentsHost Cabling for Remote Replication Cabling for PerformanceSingle-Controller and Dual-Controller Topologies Labeling Cables