Upgrade: NBU appliance 5220 from 2.6.0.3 to 2.6.0.4

[NBU35]

Hi

we are planning to upgrade our NBU appliance 5220 to version 2.6.0.4 from 2.6.0.3.

It is being used as media server and some tape drives are also attached to it.

I have download the patch of 2.6.0.4 on my applaince. It total capacity is 40 TB and used is approx 17 TB.

Please let me know how should I proceed, what are the pre-requisites.

how long this upgrade will take.

[revarooo · Accepted solution]

Can't tell you how long it will take, but have a look at :

NetBackup Appliance 2.6.0.4a Release

https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.TECH223530.html

[Pritesh_Pisal]

I would also recommend to have a case open with partner or support in case of disaster.

[NBU35]

Thanks Revaroo & Pritesh.

According to TN: 

I just need to execute  “Main_Menu > Manage > Software > Install SYMC_NBAPP_update-2.6.0.4-2.x86_64.rpm” only, as we have already downloaded the software to appliance & there is no SAN client in this backup infrastructure.  ?

Does this upgrade cause reboot of appliance ?

Any pre-requsite, which I need to ensure prior to upgrade ?

I have been asked to upgrade using IPMI console. Is it possible.?

I tried to connect IPMI port IP using the windows browser, but in "Symantec: Remote Management" console I am unable to find any option to upgrade.

[Pritesh_Pisal · Accepted solution]

The link which Reveroo has provided is cover almost eveyting that you need to do

for upgrade you have to have downtime in plan.

use https://sort.symantec.com/netbackup  to install and upgrade check list.

all I can suggest before upgrade is to have a fresh catalog backup and case open with support.