HP 3PAR Service Processors - Manual (Page 39)

3.17 Maintaining Service Processor Software
3PAR Service Processor User’s Guide
3.16.1 Updating Service Processor Software
Authorized users can use the Update SP Software Revision function to apply updates to the
Service Processor (SP) software. Updates are always in the form of packaged distributions. The
deployed update can reside in the cache of the SP (displayed in the list), from a different
location on the SP (CD ROM, floppy disk, or other directory), or from a remote connection
portal.
To update the SP software:
1 From the SP Control submenu, type 1 for Update SP Software Revision and press ENTER .
The SP Software Selection menu appears.
■ To update to a software version listed on the menu, type the number corresponding to the
menu item and press ENTER .
■ To update to a software version on CD ROM, type the number corresponding to CDROM on
the menu and press ENTER .
2 To enter an alternate location, type 0 and press ENTER .
3 When prompted, enter the full path name of the SP software update location and press
ENTER .
4 When prompted, confirm the list of RPM modules in the distribution. Type y and press
ENTER to proceed with the upgrade.
After confirming to proceed with the update, a list of the changed packages displays during
the progress of the update. Following the update, SPMAINT automatically restarts.
3.16.2 Reverting to an Earlier Software Revision
The Service Processor (SP) software revision level can also be reverted to the previously active
software level. This can be done multiple times. The number of REVERT levels of software is
maintained via the Manage Archive of SP Revisions function.
This menu option does not appear unless a previous software level is available.
To revert to an earlier revision of the SP software:
1 On the SP Control submenu, type 1 for Update SP Software Revision and press ENTER .
A list of locally cached software levels appears.
2 Type the number that corresponds with the REVERT menu item and press ENTER .