IBM FlashSystem

Would you try it after upgrading the firmware to version 8.5.0.15? (I recommend 8.7.0.6).  

Hi Adalberto, Have you tried putting the nodes in service? I have seen this a few times when applying code if packages keep failing.

Put the partner in service first then back out again and let it re-join the cluster, let all the paths settle then do the same again on the configuration node.

Then retry the code again.

Thanks Stuart

Actually, that's exactly why I suggested a code upgrade, Stuart!
The code upgrade includes the process you mentioned and also updates the code to a more stable version.

Thanks for your help @stuart wade and @Nezih Boyacioglu

@stuart wade - The client has not yet given authorization to carry out this procedure.

@Nezih Boyacioglu - The FS5200 do not allow firmware upgrades without upgrading the disks. I tested to upgrade to 8.5.0.12 and it immediately returned an error.

Build version 250725_0603

******************* Warning found *******************

The upgrade utility has detected that the Call Home function has not been configured 
to automatically report configuration data and errors to IBM.
This prevents IBM from automatically initiating corrective actions on detected problems.
Please see the following web page for details:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=591&uid=ssg1S1004537

******************* Warning found *******************

This tool has found the internal disks of this system are not running the recommended firmware versions.
Details follow:

+----------------------+-----------+------------+------------------------------------------+
| Model                | Latest FW | Current FW | Drive Info                               |
+----------------------+-----------+------------+------------------------------------------+
| 101406B0             | 3_1_15    | 3_1_2      | Drive    0 in slot  1 in enclosure  1    |
|                      |           |            | Drive    1 in slot  3 in enclosure  1    |
|                      |           |            | Drive    2 in slot  4 in enclosure  1    |
|                      |           |            | Drive    3 in slot  2 in enclosure  1    |
+----------------------+-----------+------------+------------------------------------------+

We recommend that you upgrade the drive microcode to the latest firmware at an appropriate time.
If you believe you are running the latest version of microcode,
then check for a later version of this tool.
You do not need to upgrade the drive firmware before starting the software upgrade.

******************** Error found ********************

The system identified that one or more drives in the system
are running microcode with a known issue and a fix is available.

The following flashes (alerts) are appropriate for your drives:

* Please see the following web page for details:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6989587
The following drives are affected by this issue.
Drive IDs: 
    0, 1, 2, 3

Results of running svcupgradetest:
==================================

The tool has found 1 errors and 2 warnings.
None of these issues will prevent the software upgrade from being started.
Please review any warnings and errors to make sure it is safe to upgrade.

Hi,
There are two major lines in your test utility output. 

1- You do not need to upgrade the drive firmware before starting the software upgrade.
2- None of these issues will prevent the software upgrade from being started.

If it's a client system and there are concerns about the upgrade, raise a ticket to IBM. They will address the issue.