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These release notes describe the Windows security updates, hotfixes, HPE Software components, and Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) components for HPE StoreEasy Storage SR 2016.05.4 service release. This service release includes the following systems running Windows Storage Server 2012:
HPE StoreEasy 1000 Storage
HPE StoreEasy 3000 Storage
HPE StoreEasy 5000 Storage
HPE 3PAR StoreServ File Controller Storage
Starting with SR 2015.10.4, the installation of the service release is through a new Update Tool interface. This tool enables you to install service releases on a single Windows 2012 system. For information on installing updates using the Update Tool, see Installation instructions.
The following table contains a list of Quick Restore (QR) versions and related service releases that should have been applied prior to installing this latest service release.
| StoreEasy QR Version | The following service releases need to be applied prior to attempting to install the SR2016.05.4 update |
|---|---|
3.04.0a.21 | None |
3.03.3a.21 | SR2015.07.4 + SR2015.10.4 + SR2016.01.4 |
3.03.2a.12 | SR2014.09.01 + SR2014.12.4 + SR2015.03.4 + SR2015.07.4 + SR2015.10.4 + SR2016.01.4 |
3.03.0a.111/122 | SR3.02.2a + SR2014.09.01 + SR2014.12.4 + SR2015.03.4 + SR2015.07.4 + SR2015.10.4 + SR2016.01.4 |
3.00.0a.101 | SR3.02.2a + SR2014.09.01 + SR2014.12.4 + SR2015.03.4 + SR2015.07.4 + SR2015.10.4 + SR2016.01.4 |
You must be logged in to the local administrator account to install and use the Update Tool.
The system on which you want to install the service release must have administrator privileges for the standalone mode.
The following enhancement is part of SR 2016.05:
D6020: The Pool Manager is enhanced with new pool rules to support D6020 disk enclosures.
Table 1 lists the software components that are included in this service release:
The Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) bundle SPP2016.04 is provided with this service release. SPP supplement build components lists the Microsoft Windows Server 2012 supplement for SPP components that are post installed.
SPP supplement build components
| Supplement | SPP supplement build components | Version |
|---|---|---|
cp028001.exe | Matrox G200eH Video Controller Driver for Windows Server 2012 and Server 2012 R2 | 9.15.1.120 |
cp026989.exe | HP Lights-Out Online Configuration Utility for Windows 2003/2008/2012 x64 Editions | 4.7.0.0 |
cp028035.exe | HP System Management Homepage for Windows x64 | 7.5.4.3 |
cp028042.exe | HP ProLiant iLO 3/4 Channel Interface Driver for Windows X64 | 3.10.0.0 (J) |
cp027533.exe | HP ProLiant iLO 3/4 Management Controller Driver Package for Windows Server 2008/2012 X64 | 3.20.0.0 (B) |
cp028326.exe | HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition for Windows x64 Editions | 10.50.2007.0 |
cp027827.exe | HP ProLiant Smart Array SAS/SATA Event Notification Service for Windows Server 2008 x64 Editions and Windows Server 2012 | 6.46.0.64 |
cp027996.exe | HP ProLiant Integrated Management Log Viewer for Windows Server x64 Editions | 7.6.0.0 |
cp027391.exe | HPE Insight Management Agents for Windows Server 2003/2008 x64 Editions | 10.40.0.0 |
cp027592.exe | HPE Insight Management WBEM Providers for Windows Server x64 Editions | 10.40.0.0 |
cp026812.exe | HP Broadcom 1Gb Drivers for Windows Server x64 Editions | 17.2.0.0 |
cp028640.exe | HPE Smart Storage Administrator (HPE SSA) for Windows 64-bit | 2.40.13.0 |
cp028046.exe | HP ProLiant Smart Array HPCISSS3 Controller Driver for Windows Server 2012 x64 Edition | 63.12.0.64 |
cp028131.exe | HPE ProLiant Gen9 chipset Identifier for Windows | 1.4.0.0 |
cp027585.exe | HPE ProLiant Agentless Management Serivce for Windows x64 | 10.40.0.0 |
To determine if you must install the service release, you must verify the HPE System Installation and Recovery version that is running on the HPE StoreEasy Storage. To determine the HPE System Installation and Recovery version, click Server Manager → Tools → HPE StoreEasy and click Manage Storage Pools.
An HPE System Installation and Recovery version that is less than the version listed in the Description indicates that you are running an older version of the HPE StoreEasy Storage software. HPE recommends that you upgrade to the latest version.
To determine the current service release version for StoreEasy 3000 and 3PAR StoreServ File Controller and File Controller Storages:
A service release that is less than the version listed in the output indicates you are running an older version of the StoreEasy software. HPE recommends that you upgrade to the latest version.
TIP: You can also use the Pool Manager to determine the current version of the service release. Pool Manager is available on HPE StoreEasy 1000 and 5000 Storages. | |
This section provides instructions on how to install updates using the Update Tool. For more information on using the Update Tool, click Help in the Update Tool wizard. For information on the installation prerequisites, see ???.
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Once you install the Update Tool, the Update Tool icon is displayed on the desktop. The Update Tool also creates SMB shares called Root and Script.
The Root share is created only if there is a minimum 5GB of free space in the system.
The Script share contains the PostUpdateScript.ps1 PowerShell script that monitors the SR installation progress.
Double-click the Update Tool icon on the desktop to launch the tool.The available modes to install the updates appear.
Select Standalone mode
Click Next.
If you select:
Standalone mode, the system navigates to the Update Tool Summary page.
On the Update Tool Input page, enter the required settings and click Next.The Update Tool Summary page appears.
Click Install. The installation starts and the tool navigates to the Update Tool Result page, which provides the status of the installation.
NOTE: For Standalone mode, you cannot cancel the installation after the installation starts.
Click Open Log to view the log files that the system generates during the update installation.
The update will complete installation after you reboot the system.
Click OK to exit the tool.
If no component in the SR package requires reboot, the application closes.
This Service Release includes updates and security patches available on Windows update from December 2015 till April 2016.
To un-install the previous version of the Update Tool and to start the installation of this SR, perform the following steps:
OpenControl Panel –> Programs –> Programs and Features
Un-install Update Tool.
Install SrPackage_2012_2016.05.4.msi.
The service release GUI does not display the text for hotfixes, Windows updates, and security updates that are available on the Microsoft website. Only generic messages are displayed for these updates.
Pool Manager does not support conversion of spare drives to data drives.
Go to HP Smart Storage Administrator (HP SSA) and remove the spare drive from the pool and assign it as a data drive.
For information on other known issues and workarounds, see the Release Notes of your product.
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