Upgrading Firmware & SanOS on MDS9509

[phs_brian]

Hi,

I am planning a SanOS upgrade on our (2) 9509's running 2.0(1b)

Before the upgrade I have to verify the new OS version release is supported by our storage interfaces.

Does anyone have advice/prior experience with upgrading that can give me some tips?

I have docs for upgrading the OS, but the firmware is all upgraded and handled on the storage servers, not on the 9509 right?

Thanks in advance!

[dmcloon]

I strongly recommend you talk to your disk storage vendor as each has a different support matrix for the various combinations of Cisco SAN-OS, server O/S, Disk Array firmware and HBA firmware/drivers.

[phs_brian]

Thanks for your help and advice! what a great forum to talk to professionals!

[oerkan]

Hi Brian,

Before upgrading the SNA OS, you need to make sure that the new SAN OS is supported by your storage vendor.

You can find the SAN OS- Storage Vendor compatibility information on the following URL.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/ps4159/ps4358/products_device_support_tables_list.html

However, the information we have here might not be up to date, so it is suggested to check this with the storage vendor.

I would also check the caveats of of the new OS to know the open and closed problems in that release.

Here is for 2.1.2 :

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5989/prod_release_note09186a00804d4f32.html#wp37635

Regards,

Hakan.