Updating node, disk, or shelf firmware only

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This section gives you information about updating node, disk, and disk shelf firmware for all cluster types.

Determining the firmware level on the nodes

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

Where to get firmware

Your filers and disk drives require the following firmware levels for cluster conversion. If your disk type is not listed, contact your Customer Support representative or see the NOW Web page at http://now.netapp.com for the current firmware version.

Firmware type	Version
Filer	See the NOW site at http://now.netapp.com/NOW/tools/releasetable.shtml for current filer firmware.
Disk	See the NOW site at http://now.netapp.com/NOW/download/tools/diskfw for current disk firmware and for a list of supported disk drives and associated disk firmware.

Updating node firmware only

To update node firmware, complete the following steps.

Note
This procedure will not work if you are migrating to version 6.5 from an earlier version. See the Data ONTAP Upgrade Guide for more information.

Step	Action
1	Disable the cluster by entering the following command on the local node: cf disable
2	Enter the following command from the local node console to copy the executables to the boot blocks of the node's hard disk: download Result The node firmware is downloaded to the boot disk. Note This process can take several minutes.
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 CompactFlash^TM 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 on mirrored clusters and nonswitched MetroClusters

To update disk firmware on a standard, mirrored or nonswitched MetroCluster, 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 Caution You must power cycle the disk shelves after the firmware is updated.
4	After the firmware update is complete on the local node, repeat Step 3 on the partner node.

Updating disk firmware on Fabric Attached MetroClusters

To update disk firmware on a Fabric Attached MetroCluster, complete the following steps.

Note
This procedure is for spare disks only.

Updating disk shelf firmware only

To update disk shelf firmware, complete the following steps.

Step	Action
1	Download the most current version of disk shelf firmware from http://now.netapp.com/NOW/download/tools/diskshelf/.
2	Place the file in /etc/shelf_fw on both nodes.
3	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.
4	Install the new shelf firmware on the local node by entering the following commands: priv set advanced storage download shelf
5	After the firmware update is complete on the local node, repeat Step 3 on the partner node. Note Disk shelf firmware is automatically updated on the next reboot after it is installed on each disk shelf.

Updating node, disk, or shelf firmware only

Topics in this section

Determining the firmware level on the nodes

Where to get firmware

Updating node firmware only

Result

Result

Updating disk firmware on mirrored clusters and nonswitched MetroClusters

Result

Updating disk firmware on Fabric Attached MetroClusters

Updating disk shelf firmware only

Result