System Prerequisites
•The application’s installation or upgrade utility does not involve changes to files or databases on the data disks while the system is in split mode. (For example, the utility cannot create new databases or convert existing data records to be compatible with the new version of the application). The Upgrade Side has no access to the data disks while the system is split.
Active Upgrade technology does not support the following types of upgrades:
•Any upgrade that requires network connectivity during the upgrade process.
For example, you cannot use an installation program that downloads its installation files from the Internet as the upgrade progresses. If possible, you must download the complete installation package to the system prior to initiating split mode.
•BIOS, BMC, or VTM firmware updates, which you can already perform while the system is duplexed and online. See the Express5800/320Fc: User Guide
for more information.
Related Topics
•Overview
•“System Prerequisites”
•“Recommendations” on page
•“Managing Critical Applications During the Upgrade Process” on page
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System Prerequisites
Active Upgrade technology is supported only on Express5800/320Fc systems that:
•Are running in duplex mode prior to starting the upgrade process.
The CPU- I ⁄ O enclosures must be duplexed, and all critical resources in the enclosures must be duplexed.
A critical resource is a device (such as a CPU, hard disk, or host bus adapter) that is necessary to maintain fault tolerance.
•Contain teamed embedded Ethernet PCI adapters.
All embedded Ethernet PCI adapters must be teamed with the Intel PROSet utility, and each Ethernet team must contain at least one Ethernet PCI adapter from each CPU- I ⁄ O enclosure. Furthermore, at least one team of embedded Ethernet PCI adapters must have an active network link in each CPU- I ⁄ O enclosure.
