Downloading code updates

Complete this task to download the most recent code upgrade file as either a ZIP file bundle or an ISO CD-ROM image.

1. From the Downloadable files section of the DS6000™ support Web site, click the link for the highest level of code that is currently available. The DS6000 Microcode Release page for the selected code level is displayed.
2. On the DS6000 Microcode Release page, check the concurrent code load support chart to verify that your host types are supported.
3. Click the Download link to access the Code Download page. You must log in using your IBM user ID and password.
4. Select the version that you want to download, and click Continue.
5. Provide the required information, such as the target install date, the current code level, and the serial numbers of the storage units on which you are installing the code update, and then click I agree.
6. Read the release notes before you upgrade the code. Click Download Now to access the release notes.
7. Perform one of the following two sets of steps to download the code:
   • If you are installing the code update on a storage unit which is managed by the DS Storage Manager on which you are downloading code, perform the following steps:
     1. Click Download now for the ZIP File Bundle. You can download through either http or the Download Director.
     2. Save the ZIP bundle file.
     3. Extract the compressed files from the ZIP file bundle. Make a note of where you save the extracted files, because you will have to provide that location when you install the update.
   • If you are downloading the code to create an installation CD that can be used for multiple upgrades, perform the following steps:
     1. Click Download now for the ISO CD-ROM Image Bundle. You can download through either http or the Download Director.
     2. Save the file. Make a note of where you save the file, because you will have to provide that location when you install the update.
     3. Use the ISO CD-ROM image to create an installation CD.