HPE SimpliVity for VMware - upgrade.

[Cleber Zorzi]

Hello, 
I would like to upgrade my HPE SimpliVity cluster. Below is the installed version:

- SVTSP-2021_0110.02 (SimpliVity Service Pack); (Mar 1 2012)
- HPE SimpliVity Deploy package 4.1.0 for VMware vSphere (Q8A57-11110) (4.1.0 Mar 02 2021);
- VMware vCenter Server Appliance 7.0.0d (build 16749653);
- VMware vSphere ESXi 7.0.1d (build 17551050).

I want to update to version 5.3.1.2 (vCenter Server Appliance 8.0U3g – 24853646 ; ESXi 8.0 U3g - 24859861 ; SVTSPGen10-2026_0116.03).

In the Upgrade Planner, I can simulate the upgrade starting from version 4.1.0U1.

Can I upgrade to version 5.3.1.2 from version 4.1.0 ? Or do I need to upgrade to an intermediate version (4.2.0 for example), and then upgrade to version 5.3.1.2?

Thanks.

Cleber Zorzi

[NeetSat]

Hi Cleber,
Good day. 
Thanks for writing to HPE and we would be glad to assist you with your query.

The answer to your query would be that, would be you upgrade to a intermediate version say 4.2 as you mentioned and then proceed with upgrading to 5.3.1.2 version.
Its due to a fact that these components depends on each other and we are not only looking at the SimpliVity version of 4.1.0 but same time whether the current ESXi would support the latest 5.3.1.2 version too if you choose to directly upgrade it. 
I would also recommend you to reach out to support to get some more information related to it, before you plan to start looking at your upgrades. 

Here is a documentation guide that you can refer too:
https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=sd00005743en_us&page=GUID-A2DE9C05-54B6-43F0-98FD-135C7C417039.html

Regards,
Neetesh

[Cleber Zorzi]

Hi @NeetSat,

I've been checking the interoperability guide for version 5.3.1 and it seems to be possible to upgrade directly to version 5.3.1. Below the figure:

Version 5.3.1 supports vCenter Server 7.0.0d and VMware ESXi 7.0.1d. 

There is a note regarding the SVTSP version.
Version 5.3.1 does not support version SVTSP_2021.1201 (currently installed).

It is necessary to upgrade to version SVTSP_2023.0502, then to version SVTSP_2023_1130.
This way it is possible to update vCenter to version 8.0 U3, SVA (OmniStack) to 5.3.1, VMware ESXi to version 8.0 U3 and SVTSP to version SVTSPGen10-2026_0116.03.

Is my understanding correct?

Thanks.

Cleber

[Azr_geek]

Hello @Cleber Zorzi,

Yes, your understanding is essentially correct, but with a few important cautions.:

Summary of the path you described

The OmniStack/SVA software version 5.3.1 supports vCenter 7.0.0d and ESXi 7.0.1d per the guide.

Your current SVTSP version (SVTSP_2021.1201) is not supported for a direct jump to 5.3.1.

You must first move SVTSP forward through the required intermediate SVTSP releases (for example SVTSP_2023.0502 and then SVTSP_2023_1130) so the environment meets the preconditions.

After the intermediate SVTSP updates, you can proceed to update vCenter to 8.0 U3, ESXi to 8.0 U3, and SVA (OmniStack) to 5.3.1 — and end with the supported SVTSPGen10-2026_0116.03.

Double check:

Confirm the exact sequence and versions in the official interoperability matrix/release notes for each component — small differences in required intermediate versions can matter.

Read each release’s upgrade notes for prerequisites, required firmware/controller versions, and known issues.

Ensure host/firmware/driver compatibility and that any SPP or vendor depots you use are appropriate for your hardware.

Back up vCenter, SVA appliances, and any critical data and take snapshots where supported.

Test the upgrade path in a lab or staged environment if possible.

Plan maintenance windows and rollback contingencies.

Regards,
Azr_geek

[NeetSat]

Hi @Cleber Zorzi
Good day.

We would like to know if your queries have been answered since we havent received any response yet from you related to the explanation above. 
So let us know so we can go ahead and archive this query. 
Also as informed, you do have support team availability 24/7 just in case if you need any assistance from the team as well. 

Regards
Neet Sat.

[NeetSat]

Hi @Cleber Zorzi
Good day.
We shall proceed to archive the query now and feel free to get back to us if you have any further queries. 
Also as mentioned, you can always reach out to the SimpliVity 24/7 support for any technical assistance as well or guidance related to SimpliVity.

Thank you again. 
Regards
Neet Sat.

[Cleber Zorzi]

Hi @NeetSat,

Sorry for the delay in responding.

I'm analyzing the best time to update the environment.

Thank you for your help.

Cleber Zorzi

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