Updating Hp 6Gb Sas Bl Switch Firmware In Dual-Domain Deployments - HP 634041-006 Deployment Manual

10. Wait a few minutes for the switch to reset.
1 1. 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 by doing the following:
a. Restart storage enclosures.
b. Restart server blades.
c. Restart 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:
window when updating switch firmware.
1. Obtain the HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch firmware file from the HP Support Downloads page:
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.
Although not required, HP strongly recommends opening a service maintenance
Updating firmware on solution devices
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