{"id":43681,"date":"2020-05-19T09:00:38","date_gmt":"2020-05-19T07:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/?p=43681"},"modified":"2020-05-19T10:00:04","modified_gmt":"2020-05-19T08:00:04","slug":"dell-emc-data-domain-ve-os-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/dell-emc-data-domain-ve-os-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"Dell-EMC Data Domain VE OS upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43961 size-full\" title=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-01\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-01.jpg\" alt=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-01\" width=\"602\" height=\"202\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To keep the <a href=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/emc-data-domain-virtual-edition-deployment-and-configuration\/\">Data Domain<\/a> storage healthy maintaining both performance and security at highest levels, the upgrade of the OS should be done on <strong>regular basis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The upgrade should be done when the load on the storage is minor to avoid performance issues.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Check the upgrade path<\/h2>\n<p>Before proceeding with the upgrade of your Data Domain, it is necessary to verify the current installed OS version and the desired upgrade version to verify the correct <strong>upgrade path<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In this example, the <strong>OS 6.1.0.11 version is installed<\/strong> in the Data Domain to upgrade.\u00a0From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dell.com\/support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dell-EMC website<\/a> latest available <strong>OS version is currently the 7.1.0.10<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43963 size-large\" title=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-02\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-02-600x325.jpg\" alt=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-02\" width=\"600\" height=\"325\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Reading the <strong>controller upgrade notes<\/strong> it is reported:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>All controller upgrade eligible systems (head swap) to DD9900, DD9400, DD6900, must upgrade to <strong>DD OS 6.2.0.35<\/strong> prior to performing the controller upgrade.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>A <strong>direct upgrade<\/strong> from version 6.1.0.11 to 7.1.0.10 is then <strong>not supported<\/strong> but it is necessary to upgrade to version 6.2.0.35 first.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Upgrade the Data Domain Virtual Edition<\/h2>\n<p>After downloading the required versions from Dell website, access the <strong>Data Domain System Manager<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The procedure will be composed by two stage upgrade:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Upgrade to version 6.2.0.35<\/li>\n<li>Upgrade to version 7.1.0.10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Stage 1: Upgrade to version 6.2.0.35<\/h4>\n<p>Go to <strong>Maintenance &gt; System<\/strong> section and click <strong>Upload Upgrade Package<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43965 size-large\" title=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-03\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-03-600x283.jpg\" alt=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-03\" width=\"600\" height=\"283\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Browse<\/strong> and select the OS 6.2.0.35 and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43967 size-full\" title=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-04\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-04.jpg\" alt=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-04\" width=\"384\" height=\"284\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The package is being uploaded to the Data Domain.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43969 size-full\" title=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-05\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-05.jpg\" alt=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-05\" width=\"384\" height=\"168\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When the upload has been completed, click <strong>Close<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43971 size-full\" title=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-06\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-06.jpg\" alt=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-06\" width=\"385\" height=\"168\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select the uploaded package and click <strong>Upgrade Precheck<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43973 size-large\" title=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-07\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-07-600x138.jpg\" alt=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-07\" width=\"600\" height=\"138\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The package is verified by the system.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43975 size-full\" title=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-08\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-08.jpg\" alt=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-08\" width=\"389\" height=\"160\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Close<\/strong> when the check has been completed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43977 size-full\" title=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-09\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-09.jpg\" alt=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-09\" width=\"389\" height=\"160\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Perform System Upgrade<\/strong> when ready.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43979 size-large\" title=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-10\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-10-600x143.jpg\" alt=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-10\" width=\"600\" height=\"143\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> to proceed with the upgrade.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43981 size-full\" title=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-11\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-11.jpg\" alt=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-11\" width=\"400\" height=\"248\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The upgrade process takes place.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43983 size-full\" title=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-12\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-12.jpg\" alt=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-12\" width=\"573\" height=\"254\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When the OS upgrade completes and the system restarted, go to <strong>Maintenance &gt; System<\/strong> section to check the installed version. As expected the reported version is 6.2.0.35. Select the OS package and click <strong>Remove Upgrade Package<\/strong> to free the storage space.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43985 size-large\" title=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-13\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-13-600x283.jpg\" alt=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-13\" width=\"600\" height=\"283\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> to proceed with removal.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43997 size-full\" title=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-14\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-14.jpg\" alt=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-14\" width=\"556\" height=\"230\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The package has been removed successfully. Click <strong>Close<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43999 size-full\" title=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-15\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-15.jpg\" alt=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-15\" width=\"556\" height=\"212\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The first stage of the upgrade has been completed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Stage 2: Upgrade to version 7.1.0.10<\/h4>\n<p>Click <strong>Upload Upgrade Package<\/strong> to upload the second package.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44001 size-large\" title=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-16\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-16-600x283.jpg\" alt=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-16\" width=\"600\" height=\"283\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Browse<\/strong> and select the package to upload then click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44003 size-large\" title=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-17\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-17-600x314.jpg\" alt=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-17\" width=\"600\" height=\"314\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The package is being uploaded to the system.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44005 size-full\" title=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-18\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-18.jpg\" alt=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-18\" width=\"450\" height=\"220\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select the just uploaded package and click <strong>Perform System Upgrade<\/strong> to perform the upgrade by following same steps as we have done before.<\/p>\n<p>When the OS has been installed and the system rebooted, the installed <strong>OS version is now the 7.1.0.10<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44143 size-large\" title=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-19\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-19-600x420.jpg\" alt=\"emc-ddve-upgrade-procedure-19\" width=\"600\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The procedure to upgrade the Data Domain storage to latest version is now complete.<\/p>\n<p>EMC Data Domain Virtual Edition is available as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dellemc.com\/en-us\/products-solutions\/trial-software-download\/data-domain-virtual-edition.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">45-day trial<\/a>\u00a0limited to\u00a0<strong>0,5 TB storage space<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"signature\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/firma.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To keep the Data Domain storage healthy maintaining both performance and security at highest levels, the upgrade of the OS should be done on regular basis. 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