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Upgrading host and virtual machine installation packages on the FMC
Flash Accel host and virtual machine software installation packages can be updated on the existing FMC virtual appliance (VA) using an ISO upgrade file.
About this task 
In cases where new versions of Flash Accel host and VM software are available, but the FMC software does not require any changes, you can upgrade the host and VM software images using an ISO software image.
Steps 
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Download the latest Flash Accel upgrade image, available as an ISO file, from the NetApp Support Site at support.netapp.com.
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In the vSphere Client, access the VMware ESXi Server hosting the Flash Accel Management Console virtual appliance that you want to upgrade.
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Click Add... to launch the Add Hardware wizard.
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Select CD/DVD Drive and click Next.
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Select Use ISO image and click Next.
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Leave the Connect at power on box checked so that the new drive is connected when the virtual machine starts.
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The ISO image is added to the VM as a CD/DVD drive.
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Power on the virtual appliance, launch the Flash Accel Management Console, and log in.
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In the Console Settings page, open the Host Settings tab and click the Update button next to the Host Agent Package field.
The content in the field will change to reflect the updated software package, for example, "FlashAccel_1.2.3.zip".
Note: You will receive an error message if the version of the software in the ISO file is the same as the version currently installed.
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In the VM Settings tab, click the Update button next to the VM Agent Package field.
The content in the field will change to reflect the updated software package, for example, "FlashAccel_1.2.3.msi".
After you finish 
Upgrade the Flash Accel software on all hosts and virtual machines.
Parent Topic: Upgrading Flash Accel components


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