Dell Compellent 30 User Manual

Storage Center™ 5.5

System Upgrade

from version 4.5.6 (and
above)

Storage Center 5.5 System Upgrade

680-025-009

Revision Date Description

A 3/16/11 Initial release in support of Storage Center 5.5.2.
B 4/11/11 Updated to include new locations for contacting Dell technical support and

downloading product manuals.

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Contents

Preface

Purpose v
Related Publications v
Contacting Dell Support Services v

Upgrading to Storage Center 5.5

Introduction 2
Types of Update Components 3
Downloading an Available Update 4
Checking Update Status 5

Update Status States 5

Update Status Actions 6
Viewing Update Package Details 7
Deciding How to Apply Updates 8
Installing an Upgrade 9

Phone Home 9

Back Up the System 9

Validate Components 9

Install Update 10
Completing the Upgrade 12

Reconnect to the Storage Center 12

Define Server Operating Systems 12

Rebalance Ports on Clustered-Controller Storage Centers 12

Verify that the System Cache is Enabled 13

Check for Additional Updates 13

Phone Home 13
Checking the Installation Report 14

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iv Storage Center 5.5 System Upgrade

Preface

Purpose

This guide describes how to upgrade Storage Center software from version 4.5.6 and
above to version 5.5 and from version 5.0 and higher to version 5.5.

Related Publications

While using this guide, you may also want to refer to the following related publications:

• Storage Center System Manager User Guide

Provides instructions for using Storage Center System Manager to manage storage.

• Enterprise Manager User Guide

Provides instructions for managing multiple Storage Centers.
To download Dell Compellent product manuals, go to:

http://www.dell.com/manuals

Contacting Dell Support Services

Please contact Dell Technical Support Services from the following address if you need
support assistance:

http://support.dell.com/compellent

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vi Storage Center 5.5 System Upgrade

Upgrading to Storage Center 5.5

Introduction 2
Types of Update Components 3
Downloading an Available Update 4
Checking Update Status 5
Viewing Update Package Details 7
Deciding How to Apply Updates 8
Installing an Upgrade 9
Completing the Upgrade 12
Checking the Installation Report 14

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