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cluster upgrade (per VAST Cluster 3.0.x)

Sara Levy
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This command upgrades the VAST Cluster core platform and VMS software or the firmware running on the NVRAM. It can upgrade the CNode OS along with the VAST Clustersoftware.

All upgrades are performed from a package file per target release. The single package file per release includes the image files for all upgradable components, including CNode OS and NVRAM as well as the core platform software image and the VMS image.

Before running the command, download the package file to the /vast/bundles directory on the management CNode. For download details, see the target version's release notes or request them from support.

See also Upgrading to VAST Cluster 3.2.x.

Usage for Non Disruptive Software Upgrade (NDU)

cluster upgrade --build-package PACKAGE_FILE_PATH
                [--enable-dr]
                [--force]
                [--os-upgrade]

Usage for Cold (Disruptive) Software Upgrade

cluster upgrade --build-package PACKAGE_FILE_PATH 
                --cold
                [--enable-dr]
                [--force]

Usage for NVRAM Firmware Upgrade

cluster upgrade --build-package PACKAGE_FILE_PATH 
                --nvram-upgrade

Required Parameters

--build-package PACKAGE_FILE_PATH

Specifies the full path to the package file for the target release. The package file must be located in the /vast/bundles directory on the management CNode.

For example: --build-package /vast/bundles/release-3.2.0-182570.vast.tar.gz

Options

--cold

Deactivates the cluster during upgrade. When not selected, cluster operation continues without disruption.

--enable-dr

For a cluster that does not have data reduction enabled before upgrade, this option enables data reduction along with the upgrade.

--force

Forces upgrade regardless of version or upgrade state. Use this option if you need to upgrade to the same version as already installed or if a previous upgrade failed without the upgrade state clearing.

--os-upgrade

Upgrades the OS on the CNodes in addition to the core platform and VMS software.

--nvram-upgrade

Upgrades the NVRAM firmware. When this option is included, the core platform and VMS software is not upgraded.

Note

During NVRAM upgrade, there is a period of approximately 10-30 seconds during which I/Os are delayed.

Example

vcli: admin> cluster upgrade --build-package /vast/bundles/release-3.2.0-182570.vast.tar.gz
 

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