Lenovo Storage DX8200D

PSP6U2 to PSP6U4 Upgrade Manual

First Edition (August 2017)

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Contents
Enhancements and Fixes in DataCore SANsymphony 10.0 PSP6 Update 4 ............................................ 1
Upgrading the SANsymphony Software on the DX8200D Appliance...................................................... 1
Pre-Upgrade Tasks............................................................................................................................... 1
Important Upgrade Guidance ............................................................................................................. 1
Upgrade Procedure Overview ................................................................................................................. 2
Upgrade Procedure ................................................................................................................................. 3
Step-By-Step ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Post-Upgrade ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Update Checklist Template ..................................................................................................................... 9
Enhancements and Fixes in DataCore SANsymphony 10.0 PSP6 Update
4
Please refer to this link for Release Notes and more information about latest changes:

https://www.datacore.com/docs/default-source/support/sansymphony-10-0-psp6-update4-release-
notes.pdf?sfvrsn=4

Upgrading the SANsymphony Software on the DX8200D Appliance

This release is ONLY for updating an existing SANsymphony 10.0 PSP6 Update 2 instance, deployed
on a Lenovo DX8200D appliance. DO NOT attempt to apply this upgrade to any other system or
DataCore SANsymphony version. Attempting to do so may result in an inoperable system and/or data
loss.

Pre-Upgrade Tasks
1 Backup the configuration of the DataCore SANsymphony software on each DX8200D node.
You may refer to the SANsymphony Help Guide for assistance.
2 If Lenovo or DataCore Technical Support have previously requested that the
DataCore.Executive.CorePMFdll.config file on any DX8200D node be customized because of a
specific hardware configuration, copy this file to a safe location, as it must be restored after
the upgrade, replacing the newly installed file.

Important Upgrade Guidance

 During the upgrade procedure, do NOT modify the existing DataCore software configuration
until the upgrade of the entire DX8200D inventory is complete. If issues are experienced
during the upgrade, such as mirrored Virtual Disks not recovering after upgrading a DX8200D
node, contact Lenovo Technical Support before proceeding.
 After upgrading the first DX8200D node of a Server Group and restarting it, do not open the
SANsymphony Management Console on other appliances, or any standalone Management
Consoles, until they have all been upgraded to the same version.
 To monitor the state of the upgrades, use the Management Console on a newly upgraded
DX8200D. Alternatively, for DataCore Servers without the Management Console component
installed, next upgrade any stand-alone Management Console to monitor status during the
upgrade.
 Before starting the upgrade of any node, ensure sure that all DX8200D nodes within a highly
available Server Group are running and healthy.
 Do not attempt to upgrade more than one DX8200D node at a time. Failure to adhere to this
direction may result in loss of access to storage and/or data loss.
 During the upgrade procedure, several reboots of each DX8200D node must be performed.
Do not try to consolidate reboots.
 Please follow all instructions carefully. You may use the checklist provided at the end of this
document to assist with the upgrade tracking. If anything is unclear or is found to be not as
described within this document, please contact Lenovo Technical support and await further
instructions before proceeding

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Upgrade Procedure Overview
The update of each DX8200D follows the workflow outlined below. Each step is described in further
detail in the following pages of this guide.

1. Copy the Upgrade Kit package to the DX8200D node to be upgraded

2. Run the Upgrade Kit package
3. Verify the installed package content
4. Check that update prerequisites are met
5. Stop the DataCore SANsymphony software on the node
6. Upgrade of the IMM firmware
7. Upgrade of the UEFI firmware
8. Reboot
9. Upgrade of the DSA firmware
10. Reboot
11. Upgrade of server component firmware
12. Reboot
13. Upgrade of Windows OS drivers
14. Reboot
15. Download and process Windows Updates
16. Reboot
17. Update DataCore SANsymphony software
18. Reboot
19. Restart the SANsymphony software on the updated node.
20. Wait until any mirrored Virtual Disks become healthy (in sync).
21. Proceed with the next DX8200D node

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Upgrade Procedure

Step-By-Step
Step 1: Copy Upgrade Kit executable to the node
Copy the executable to a suitable location on the node to be upgraded, for example, the Desktop or
“Documents” folder. Do not place it within the existing C:\Program Files\DataCore structure.

Step 2: Run Upgrade Kit executable

Invoke the InstallShield installer package by running its executable.

Step 3: Verify the installed content

The Upgrade Kit installer should create and populate the following directories:
C:\ADK-Upgrade\10PSP6U4
C:\Lenovo_ToolsCenterSuite

Step 4: Verify SANsymphony prerequisites are fulfilled

Please verify that all the following prerequisites are met before proceeding to the next step:

 All DataCore DX8200D nodes in a highly available environment are started and healthy.
 All mirrored Virtual Disks are in a healthy state.
 In the case of mirrored Virtual Disks, that every application server (‘Host’) has healthy
redundant paths available. For Single Virtual Disks (non-mirrored) or snapshots, the affected
Hosts should be shutdown, as loss of access to storage will occur.
 That console access to the DX8200D via either KVM or IMM (Remote Control) is available.
 Using the SANsymphony Management Console and with reference to its DataCore Servers
Panel, stop the DataCore Server and wait for its status to change from ‘running’ to ‘stopped’.
Close the Management Console

Step 5: Stop the DataCore software on the DX8200D being upgraded

In order to stop the DataCore Server correctly, do the following:

a. Open the DataCore SANsymphony Management Console.

b. If not automatically connected, connect to correct DataCore Server Group.
c. Locate the DX8200D node to be upgraded within the “DataCore Servers” panel.
d. Right-click the DataCore Server icon and choose “Stop DataCore Server”.
e. Wait for the DataCore Server to enter the “Stopped” state.
f. Reconfigure the Windows OS service named “DataCore Executive Service” to have Startup
Type “Manual”. Do NOT stop the service.

Step 6: Upgrade of the IMM module firmware

Connect to the node under upgrade using Windows Remote Desktop, or via local KVM. You may NOT
use IMM (Remote Control) access to perform this step.

A ‘helper’ PowerShell script “6_IMMUpgrade.ps1” is used to automatically install the IMM firmware.

a. Open the Microsoft PowerShell console (as Administrator)

b. Execute these instructions within the console:

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 cd C:\ADK-Upgrade\10PSP6U4\scripts
.\6_IMMUpgrade.ps1
c. Wait until the script reports update successful. This may take several minutes to complete.
d. Press the “Enter” key to exit the script.

If any errors or failures were reported in the console, contact Lenovo Technical support for
assistance. Do not proceed further without their instruction.

Verify the result of the IMM firmware flash. Using a supported browser application, navigate to the
Lenovo IMM web page for the machine under upgrade and under the menus “Server Management”
-> “Server Firmware” locate the “System Firmware” table. The new version should reflect: Build
TCOO32C and Version 4.10, as shown below:

Step 7: Upgrade of the UEFI firmware

In this step, a PowerShell ‘helper’ script “7_UEFIUpgrade.ps1” is used to automatically install the UEFI
firmware update.

Connect to the node under upgrade, using RDP, IMM or KVM access:

a. Open the Microsoft PowerShell console (as Administrator)

b. Execute these instructions within the console:
cd C:\ADK-Upgrade\10PSP6U4\scripts
.\7_UEFIUpgrade.ps1
c. Wait until the script reports update successful. This may take several minutes to complete.
d. Press the “Enter” key to exit the script.

If any errors or failures were reported in the console, contact Lenovo Technical support for
assistance. Do not proceed further without their instruction.

Step 8: Reboot and Verify UEFI Update

Initiate a reboot of the server.

Once rebooted, verify the result of the UEFI firmware flash. Using a supported browser application,
navigate to the IMM web page of the node under upgrade, and under the menus “Server
Management” -> “Server Firmware” locate the “System Firmware” table.

The new UEFI version should reflect: Build TCE130J and Version 2.40, as shown below:

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Step 9: Upgrade of the DSA firmware
In this step, a PowerShell ‘helper’ script “9_DSAUpgrade.ps1” is used to automatically install the DSA
firmware update.

Connect to the node under upgrade, using RDP, IMM or KVM access:

a. Open the Microsoft PowerShell console (as Administrator)

b. Execute these instructions within the console:
cd C:\ADK-Upgrade\10PSP6U4\scripts
.\9_DSAUpgrade.ps1
c. Wait until the script reports update successful. This may take several minutes to complete.
d. Press the “Enter” key to exit the script.

If any errors or failures were reported in the console, contact Lenovo Technical support for
assistance. Do not proceed further without their instruction.

Step 10: Reboot and Verify DSA Update

Initiate a reboot of the server.

Once rebooted, verify the result of the DSA firmware flash. Using a supported browser application,
navigate to the IMM web page of the node under upgrade, and under the menus “Server
Management” -> “Server Firmware” locate the “System Firmware” table.

The new DSA version should reflect: Build DSALA8S and Version 10.2, as shown below:

Step 11: Upgrade of the Server component firmware

Connect to the node under upgrade using RDP, IMM (Remote Access) or KVM.

A PowerShell ‘helper’ script, “11_FirmwareUpgrade.ps1” is used to automate the update of the

component firmware.

a. Open the Microsoft PowerShell console (as Administrator)

b. Execute these instructions within the console:
cd C:\ADK-Upgrade\10PSP6U4\scripts
.\11_FirmwareUpgrade.ps1
c. Wait until the script reports update successful. This may take several minutes to complete.
d. Press the “Enter” key to exit the script.

If any errors or failures were reported in the console, contact Lenovo Technical support for
assistance. Do not proceed further without their instruction.

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Step 12: Reboot
Initiate a reboot of the node.

Step 13: Windows Server drivers upgrade

Note! Do not run perform this step whilst connected via a RDP session, to do so will cause the
installation of the video driver update to fail.

Connect to the node under upgrade via either the IMM (Remote Control) or KVM.

A ‘helper’ PowerShell script “13_DriversUpgrade.ps1” is used to automatically install Windows Server

drivers.

a. Open the Microsoft PowerShell console (as Administrator)

b. Execute these instructions within the console:
cd C:\ADK-Upgrade\10PSP6U4\scripts
.\13_DriversUpgrade.ps1
c. Wait until the script reports update successful. This may take several minutes to complete.
d. Press the “Enter” key to exit the script.

If any errors or failures were reported in the console, contact Lenovo Technical support for
assistance. Do not proceed further without their instruction.

Step 14: Reboot

Initiate a reboot of the node.

Step 15: Download and process Windows Updates

It is necessary to raise the Windows Operating system to the current available patch level.

Open the OS Control Panel and under the item “System and Security” -> “Windows Update”, select
“Check for Updates”. Retrieval of the available update information may take some time.

When complete, select all available updates and initiate Windows Update by clicking “Install
Updates”.

Step 16: Reboot

After Windows Update has completed its installation tasks it will prompt for a reboot. Confirm and
allow the reboot in order to complete the Windows Update process.

Step 17: Update the DataCore SANsymphony Software

Please ensure that you have read and understood the release notes for DataCore SANsymphony
software Version 10 PSP6 U4 before proceeding with this step.

Host Considerations
If using DataCore MPIO, Microsoft Windows 2008 R2, 2012 or 2012 R2 hosts must be upgraded to
the MPIO version in the Windows Integration Kit 3.0 before installing this SANsymphony release to
take advantage of fixes and enhancements. See the Windows Integration Kit Release Notes for
detailed instructions.

For configurations using DataCore VSS, install the VSS component in the Windows Integration Kit 4.0
on all Windows 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2 or 2016 hosts using VSS. z

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For configurations using the SANsymphony Cmdlets for Windows PowerShell on Windows hosts,
including products such as DataCore SCOM Management Pack, Storage Replication Adapter, Hitachi
Analyzer Plug-in or the vSphere Plug-In for SANsymphony, install the cmdlets using this
SANsymphony installation package.

a. Log in as the local administrator on the DX8200D appliance to be upgraded and check for
the availability of the executable package “DataCoreServer.exe”, which should be located in
the folder path “C:\ADK-Upgrade\10PSP6U4\bin\DataCore”.
b. Run the DataCoreServer.exe executable identified in Step 1.
c. At the InstallShield Welcome dialog, click ‘Next’
d. If prompted with the message “Do you wish to proceed with the update”, click ‘Yes’
e. The Setup Status dialog will display installation progress.
f. If a Windows Security dialog is raised with the message “Would you like to install this device
software?”, ensure that the checkbox ‘Always trust software from “DataCore Software
Corporation”’ is checked, then click ‘Install’.

An information dialog may be shown, regarding an inability to configure one or more iSCSI ports.
This is normal. Click ‘Ok’ to continue the installation

Step 18: Reboot

The SANsymphony software upgrade installation is complete when the following dialog is displayed:

Important: If a custom version of the file DataCore.Executive.CorePMFdll.config was in use on this

node prior to the upgrade (see “Pre-Upgrade Tasks”, step 2, above), this file should be restored over
the newly installed version BEFORE selecting to restart the DX8200D node.

Restart the node to complete the software installation.

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Step 19: Re-Start the DataCore SANsymphony software
After the reboot is completed connect to the DX8200D node and check the Windows event logs
(Application, Setup and System) for any errors or warnings pertinent to the DataCore software. If any
are observed, contact Lenovo Technical Support.

a. Change the Startup Type of the Windows service “DataCore Executive Service” to
‘Automatic’. Start the Executive service.
b. Open the SANsymphony Management Console and identify the node under upgrade
in the “DataCore Servers” panel.
c. Right-click the correct DataCore Server icon and from the actions menu select
‘Rescan Ports. Wait for the rescan process to complete (as observable in the
“Operations Panel”).
d. Right-click the DataCore Server icon and from the actions menu select ‘Start
DataCore Server’. Wait for the Server status to change from ‘Stopped’ to ‘Running’.
e. The DX8200D node is now operational.

Step 20: Recovery Steps

Wait until any and all mirrored Virtual Disks have completed recovery and have the status 'on-line'. If
one or more recoveries do not start, repeat the “Rescan Ports” action on the upgraded node, as per
step 19c.

Step 21: Proceed with the upgrade of the next DX8200D node
Once all mirrored Virtual Disks are healthy it is safe to proceed with the next node. Before doing so,
check that all running Hosts see all expected paths to the upgraded DX8200D node before
proceeding with pre-upgrade instructions on the next DX8200D appliance. Repeat all steps for all
appliances in the configuration which require upgrade.

Post-Upgrade
Reactivate all license keys for the Server Group affected, after all upgrades have been completed.

It is advisable to replace the (bare metal) Recovery Image file on the upgraded node(s) with a version
reflecting the newly upgraded state. Delete the content of the folder C:\ADK\recovery and replace it
with the contents of the ZIP-Archive Recovery_10PSP6U4_17AUP_DX8200D.zip which is
downloadable at:
http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/storage/storselect/dx8200d/5135/downloads

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Update Checklist Template
This checklist does not replace the instructions provided above. Please use it only as a reminder!

Servergroup
Servername
IP-Address
IMM IP-Address

Prerequisites checked?

All DataCore DX8200D in a highly available environment are

healthy and have the state ‘Running’
All mirrored Virtual Disks are in a healthy state
All application servers (Hosts) have redundant paths available.
IMM connection or KVM access is available to candidate nodes

Procedure

Step Description Done?

01 Copy Upgrade Kit executable to the node
02 Run Upgrade Kit executable
03 Verify the installed content
04 Verify SANsymphony prerequisites are fulfilled
05 Stop the DataCore SANsymphony software
06 Upgrade of the IMM module firmware
07 Upgrade of the UEFI firmware
08 Reboot and Verify UEFI update
09 Upgrade of the DSA firmware
10 Reboot and Verify DSA update
11 Upgrade of the Server component firmware
12 Reboot
13 Windows Server drivers upgrade
14 Reboot
15 Download and Process Windows updates
16 Reboot
17 Update the SANsymphony Software
18 Reboot
19 Re-Start the DataCore SANsymphony software
20 Recovery Steps
21 Proceed with the upgrade of the next DX8200D node

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