Quantum DXi6900

Chapter 10: Utilities
Software Upgrades
Quantum DXi6900 User’s Guide 380
Figure246:Software Upgrade Utility - Software Upgrade File Uploaded
6. To ensure the system is healthy before upgrading, read and follow the instructions in each of the pre-
upgrade actions. The pre-upgrade actions can differ depending on the type of upgrade, but typical
actions include the following:
l Address and delete all outstanding administration alerts (see Admin Alerts on page 196).
l Resolve and close all outstanding service tickets (see Service Tickets on page 197).
Note:Quantum recommends taking the following actions before upgrading.
l Stop all active backup jobs (see your backup application).
l Make sure all replication jobs are complete (see Replication on page 130). If replication or
synchronization jobs are nearly complete, Quantum recommends allowing them to complete before
upgrading.
l Make sure space reclamation is complete (see Space Reclamation on page 363). If space
reclamation is nearly complete, Quantum recommends allowing it to complete before upgrading.
l Download a system diagnostics file and transfer the file to a safe repository off of the DXi (see
System Diag File on page 356). The system diagnostics file can help in resolving problems if they
occur.
7. After you have completed all pre-upgrade actions, confirm that you are ready to continue by selecting
the Readytoinstall check box.
Note:The Readytoinstall check box and the Install button are disabled if there are any
outstanding administration alerts or service tickets.
8. To begin the upgrade process, click Install.