MSA Best Practices: Upgrading Controller Firmware

[Kipp_Glover]

Want help to upgrade the firmware on your HPE MSA Storage?  To improve your MSA availability, learn about the best practice for updating MSA Controller Firmware.  I have included a video module detailing the MSA controller firmware best practice. 

I am happy to announce the first part of the MSA Best Practices video trilogy.   Part #1  is on the subject of MSA Controller Firmware updates.  

In HPE MSA Storage there are three main firmware components that can be customer self-upgraded:  controller firmware, expansion I/O module firmware and drive firmware.   Part #1 covers the MSA best practice for updating controller firmware.    The part #1 video explains:

• How to determine if your MSA needs a controller firmware update
• Where to obtain the latest MSA controller firmware 
• The recommended steps to flash your MSA controller

As a simple best practice, it is recommended to use either the Linux or Windows Smart Component to perform the controller firmware upgrade.  In a dual controller configuration, this update can be performed while the MSA is online. 

Remember to maximize your MSA availability it is important to keep the controller firmware up-to-date.  So without further ado, let's take a look at the video: 

Stay tuned for Part #2 when we will cover MSA Expansion I/O Module firmware updates.  In the meantime please visit www.hpe.com/storage/MSAFirmware for the latest MSA firmware.