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disk firmware question

GB Tek — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:21:26 GMT

We have an MSA 30 disk bay with 289243-001 (72GB drives); the server is a rx2620 and it uses a Smart Array 6402 controller. I received a notice to check the disk firmware as part of critical update notices. I determined that the disks and controller meet the criteria, but I can't determine what fw is on the drives since we created a logical volume. Is there any way to determine what firmware is on the drives?

Re: disk firmware question

Steven E. Protter — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:54:10 GMT

Shalom,

You should be able to determine this by using ACU, array configuration utility for you OS. You connect via a browser and drill in for details.

The Smart Array 6402 controller does not connect to or have anything to do with the MSA-30

You can also connect to the MSA-30 via a console serial connection and use utilities to determine the information you want.

SEP

Re: disk firmware question

GB Tek — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:00:17 GMT

I'm using hpux and don't think there is a utility for the SA6402. I'll try consoling to the MSA device itself.

Re: disk firmware question

Torsten. — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:06:29 GMT

Check the disks firmware with sautil.

example:

# sautil /dev/ciss1

(adjust your device file)

example output:

---- SCSI DEVICE 1:0 [DISK] --------------------------------------------------

Connector Location............................... external
Channel Number................................... 1
SCSI ID.......................................... 0
Device Type...................................... DISK
Disk Capacity.................................... 36.4 GB
Device Status.................................... OK
Device Vendor ID................................. COMPAQ
Device Product ID................................ BF0368A4CA
Device Serial Number............................. 3KQ249YD00009711K8K9
Device Firmware Version.......................... HPB5
...

Re: disk firmware question

GB Tek — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:38:58 GMT

Just what I was looking for. Thanks.

Re: disk firmware question

Torsten. — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:42:21 GMT

You are welcome.

Need to add this is hp-ux related (since we are moved to storage now).