HP VMA-series Memory Arrays User Manual

HP VMA3205 and VMA3210 ArrayFirmware Update GuideHP Part Number: AM456-9021APublished: May 2012Edition: 1

1. Configure the serial connection between the Laptop and the VMA32xx Array.a. Confirm which COM port on the Laptop the serial null modem cable is con

f. Enter the correct COM port number as the serial port to be used, and click the Serialsettings tab in the left Category section. The serial (PuTTY)

i. Login to the VMA Array with the appropriate user and password. The default User andPassword for the VMA32xx Array is:• User: admin• Password: admin

j. Now that you have established serial communication with the VMA Array and loggedin to the CLI, determine the configured IP address of the Array Eth

2. Configure the Ethernet Connection between the Laptop and the VMA32xx Array.a. On the Laptop, launch the Control Panel utility and select Network an

The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window displays as shown below.In the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window y

e. To enter IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway values which will be compatiblefor a direct Ethernet link connection to the VMA Array, select

f. In this example, the VMA Array is still set with the factory default IP address of192.168.1.2. To configure the Laptop Ethernet port with a compati

h. The direct connect Ethernet link between the Laptop and the VMA Array should now beconfigured and able to establish communication. To verify the li

1. Using the terminal emulator window used previously, display the current version of firmwareinstalled on the array using the show system version com

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If this is the first time that your Laptop has been used to establish a secure connection to thisVMA Array, the following warning message might appear

6. Enter the correct password for the VMA Array. The firmware file begins to transfer from theLaptop to the VMA Array.As the VMA Array firmware file i

1. Return to the serial PuTTY session window. At the array CLI prompt, enter the followingcommand:> set system sw-upgrade path localThe array begin

2. Enter the reboot system all command.A confirmation prompt appears to ask if you intend to reboot the VMA Array.3. Respond with y and the array rebo

It is important that the array reboot process and following upgrade activity after the rebootof the VMA Array is not interrupted until the firmware up

4. Log in as admin (default password is admin). Once up and running, you will see an alarmlight on the front panel. This is standard while the individ

> show system alarmsalarm1 System booting (100% complete)alarm2 Data plane disabledalarm3 Scheduler paused> show system alarms>All alarms sho

4. Click: Device ManagerSupport and other resourcesContacting HPInformation to collect before you contact HPNOTE: HP recommends that you record any ch

1. Collect the following information:• Technical support registration number (if applicable)• Failure symptoms and error indications (LEDs and message

The following information is available on this website:• Software and firmware updates• The latest drivers and utilities• Additional documentationPhon

Contents1 Updating the HP VMA3205 and VMA3210 Array Firmware...4Introduction...

1 Updating the HP VMA3205 and VMA3210 ArrayFirmwareWARNING! The VMA array must be taken offline and rebooted during this process. All systemsand appli

3. Connect the Laptop to the VMA32xx Array. Two communication links between the Laptopand the VMA Array will be used during the firmware upgrade; a se

• A standard Ethernet/network cable (length dependent on proximity of Laptop to array).• The correct version of the new VMA32xx firmware (.upg file) d

3. An internet connection is required for this step. Download a copy of the desired VMA Arrayfirmware upgrade file to the Laptop in the C:\VMAupgrade

c. For each released version of firmware for the VMA32xx Arrays, there are two differentconnectivity modes available, either single x8 or dual x4. The

Connecting the Laptop to the VMA32xx Array with both serial and EthernetlinksFor the VMA32xx firmware upgrade process, there are two connections requi