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  • 1.  Firmware version difference between SVC and Backend FlashSystem

    Posted 03/18/24 08:19 AM

    Hello All,

    Currently, we have a SVC cluster running firmware v8.5.0.x. We now want to virtualize a FS7200, which has firmware v8.6.0.x.
    We are unable to upgrade the SVC to v8.6.0.x at this time.
    The question now is whether the Backend is allowed to run a higher firmware level than the SVC?
    I can't find the information on the IBM website.

    Thanks.



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    TMasteen
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  • 2.  RE: Firmware version difference between SVC and Backend FlashSystem

    Posted 03/18/24 10:53 AM

    Hello T Masteen,

    yes, that's not a problem. 
    As per SSIC, the only restriction on using FS7200 as SVC back-end storage is the minimum firmware level of 8.2.1.8:

    The path to follow within SSIC is this one:

    • Storage Family: IBM Storage Virtualize Controllers               --> the virtualizing device
    • Storage Model: Spectrum Virtualize Storage Controllers     --> the virtualized storage
    • Storage Version: 8.5.x                                                                    --> SVC code level
    • Storage Controller: IBM FlashSystem 7200                            --> the virtualized device type

    I hope, I got this right.



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    Best regards, 

    Christian Schroeder
    IBM Storage Virtualize Support with Passion
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  • 3.  RE: Firmware version difference between SVC and Backend FlashSystem

    Posted 03/18/24 11:07 AM
    Edited by Johan van Arendonk 03/18/24 11:07 AM

    Hi Christian,

    Just what I needed.

    I used IBM Storage SAN Volume Controller as starting point at Storage Family and never get to the SpecV controllers.

    Another day, another lesson. Thank you.



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    TMasteen
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