PS Series firmware update planning and prerequisites

When updating Dell PS Series (EqualLogic) SAN environments, there are many things to consider for a successful upgrade process. For example, operating-system and application settings are crucial to maintain volume connectivity and seamless operation during the upgrade process. Component variables like Dell FS Series appliances may be in the SAN environment and disk firmware may also need to be upgraded. To address these complexities, the following resources have been provided to help you complete the update process.

Firmware update resources

• Dell Storage Update Manager (available at eqlsupport.dell.com) is a firmware upgrade tool that can help guide you through the upgrade process. This tool is also available as a launch item from the EqualLogic Group Manager UI, SAN Headquarters.
• The Dell PS Series Storage Arrays iSCSI Initiator and Operating System Considerations  guide provides best practices to help you verify that hosts and applications are set correctly to assure successful upgrades.
• The Updating Firmware for Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Arrays and FS Series Appliances guide (available at eqlsupport.dell.com) provides information on proper firmware upgrade paths and instructions prior to updating PS Series arrays and FS Series appliances. 

Find additional technial resources at PS Series technical documents and videos.