latest firmware compatible with 7.0.10

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I've tried looking on the Dell site and couldn't find a definitive answer. What is the latest firmware that is still compatible with 7.0.10? I have 1 array in the group that is currently empty and I want to update the firmware on that and then migrate volumes from the other arrays to the upgraded array so that I can then update the controller firmware on those. Any info is greatly appreciated.

thanks!

Origin3k · Answer

I add some notes to my previous post.

You cant jump directly from 7.x to 9.0.9. Check the matrix.... or use the external EQL update manager. Its a stand alone java app which helps there because it checks internaly if update is allowed or not. It also can apply the Drive FW updates as well.

Again.... all members within a group have to be on the same FW version.

Regards,
Joerg

Scotimus75 · Answer

so if I upgrade one array to 9.0.9, the other arrays that are still at 7.0.10 will have no problem communicating with it? I don't want to upgrade to a firmware that for whatever reason the 7.0.10 arrays will then not be able to work with as I run through the process of upgrading everything.

Origin3k · Answer

Hi,

Version 9.1.4

Version 9.0.9

Version 8.1.13

Version 7.1.14

are the current Versions depanding on the branch. All Member within a Group have to be on the same version... only for the short period of time during the update it is allowed to have mixed versions. On the FW Downloadpage you will also find a Supportmatrix from which version you can upgrade to.

It also depends on the PS Modell if 7.x is your latest available or not. IIRC he PS5000 ends on 7.x. Having a valid support contract makes life easier.

Regards,
Joerg

Scotimus75 · Answer

Yes I realize that all the firmware needs to match. Show me an environment that has the ability to update all of their arrays at the same time, i'd really love to see that.

I can do one array at a time. Upgrade the array, move volumes from an array that hasn't been upgraded yet to the one that has and upgrade that and so on until they are all done. So the group will have mismatched firmware for several days as it takes time to migrate volumes and actually perform the upgrades.

Looks like I can go from 7.0.10 ti the 8.1.13 so that is probably the path I'll take. I currently have a PS6100 and PS6010 which I'll be upgrading first. Then four of the PS-6210 arrays which I'll be able to do 1 at a time as I migrate volumes off of them.

thanks

Origin3k · Answer

Yes.. one member after another. We have setup the EQL with best practices and our vSphere cluster survive the unavailable volumes. The CM failover took the volumes offline for around 5sek which means 3 ping are lost. I have 24 members in the house and a dozen on customer sites.

Both of your PS6010 and PS6100 can run the latest 9.1.x FW. Please dont forget to applay the Drive FW. Its a extra package and can only be applied through the command line or the EQL Update Manager and not with the help of the EQL Groupmanager!

Regards,
Joerg

Scotimus75 · Answer

I did download the update manager. Is there a way to only update 1 array in the group at a time using it so that I can manually move volumes around before upgrading the next array? It looks to me like it's an all or nothing type of thing.

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latest firmware compatible with 7.0.10

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