Monitoring the Status of the Download

Monitor the progress and completion status of the and download to the controllers to make sure that errors did not occur. After the Confirm Download dialog is dismissed, the file is transferred to the storage subsystem. Each controller is sent the new file one at a time. If the file transfer to the first controller succeeds, then the file is transferred to the second controller. The status of the file transfer and the update to each participating controller appear in the Upgrade Controller Firmware window.


Note:

When the firmware download successfully completes, a dialog might appear stating that the current version of the Subsystem Management Window (SMW) is not compatible with the new firmware just downloaded. If you see this message, dismiss the SMW for the storage subsystem and open it again after selecting the storage subsystem in the Enterprise Management Window (EMW) and selecting Tools >> Manage Storage Subsystem . This action launches a new version of the SMW that is compatible with the new firmware.

The progress and status of optimal controllers that are participating in the download appear. Controllers with statuses other than Optimal are not represented.

Download Progress and Status Indicators

Status Description
During Firmware or NVSRAM Download
Progress bar Transferring the firmware or the NVSRAM and the completed percentage
During Firmware or NVSRAM Activation
Activating
Activating the firmware or the NVSRAM
After Download and Results
Firmware Pending
The storage subsystem has pending firmware that is ready for activation.
Refreshing
The storage subsystem status is refreshing.
Error
An error occurred during the operation.
Unresponsive
The storage subsystem cannot be contacted.
Not-upgradeable
The storage subsystem cannot be upgraded for one or more reasons. For more information, refer to the Upgrading the Controller Firmware online help topic.
Health Check Passed
No problems were detected, and you can upgrade the storage subsystem.
Upgradeable: Needs Attention
One or more problems were detected, but the storage subsystem can still be upgraded.

During firmware downloads, the storage management software periodically polls the controller to see if the download has completed successfully. Sometimes, controller problems occur that keep the download from happening. Table 177 shows the results of firmware downloads if a controller is failed.

Controller Failure During Download

Task Result
You download new firmware to a storage subsystem. A controller in the storage subsystem fails, and you replace the failed controller with a new one. After the new controller is installed, the storage subsystem detects the controller replacement and synchronizes the firmware on both controllers.
You download new firmware to a storage subsystem. A controller in the storage subsystem fails, but you place the controller back online (assuming the problem was with something other than the controller). The firmware synchronization does not happen.

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