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Out-of-date software and firmware

Updating node or disk firmware only

Determining the firmware level on the nodes  Top

Before updating firmware on the cluster nodes, you must determine the current version running on the nodes. Both nodes must run the same version of firmware to avoid potential conflicts during takeover.

To determine the firmware revision numbers, complete the following step.

Step

Action
1

If the cluster is....

Then...

Running

Enter the following command from each node console and note the version:

sysconfig -v

Rebooting

Note the firmware revisions during boot.

At the ok prompt

Enter the following command from the node console and note the version:

.version

Updating node firmware only  Top

To update node firmware, complete the following steps.

Step

Action
1

Enter the following command from the local node console, if you haven't already downloaded Data ONTAP:

download
Result

The node firmware is downloaded to the boot disk.

Note
This process can take several minutes.
2

Disable the cluster by entering the following command on the local node:

cf disable
3

Shut down the local node by entering the following command:

halt
4

Turn off, then turn on the local node.
5

Enter the following command after the node boots:

update-flash
Result

The system prompts you to continue, then the firmware is copied to the CompactFlashTM card in the node.
6

Reboot the system by entering the following command:

bye
7

Repeat Steps 2 through 6 for the partner node.
8

Reenable clustering by entering the following command from the local node's console:

cf enable
9

Check the configuration, as described in Step 5: Checking and testing cluster configuration.

Updating disk firmware only  Top

To update disk firmware, complete the following steps.

Note
Only disks that have firmware files present in the /etc/disk_fw directory are updated during firmware updates.

Caution
Do not update disk firmware on active nodes. Doing so might cause client drop-off. See the disk_fw_update man page for more information.

Step

Action
1

Download the most current version disk firmware from http://now.netapp.com/NOW/download/tools/diskfw/ from the NOW Web site. Place the file in /etc/disk_fw on both nodes.
2

Make sure clustering is enabled by entering the following command:

cf status
Result

If clustering is enabled, the following message is displayed:

Clustering enabled

Note
If clustering is disabled, enable it with the cf enable command.
3

Install the new disk firmware on the local node by entering the following command:

disk_fw_update
4

After the firmware update has completed on the local node, repeat Step 3 on the partner node.

Updating disk shelf firmware only  Top

To update disk shelf firmware, complete the following steps.

Step

Action
1

Download the most current version disk shelf firmware from http://now.netapp.com/NOW/download/tools/diskshelf/ from the NOW Web site. Place the file in /etc/shelf_fw on both nodes.
2

Make sure clustering is enabled by entering the following command:

cf status
Result

If clustering is enabled, the following message is displayed:

Clustering enabled

Note
If clustering is disabled, enable it with the cf enable command.
3

Install the new disk firmware on the local node by entering the following commands:

priv set advanced

storage download shelf
4

After the firmware update has completed on the local node, repeat Step 3 on the partner node.

Note
Disk shelf firmware automatically updates on the next reboot after it has been installed on each disk shelf.

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