Is the E-Series DSM software backwards compatible?
Applies to
NetApp E-Series
Answer
Yes, it is backwards compatible. However, NetApp advices to upgrade the DSM software to a newer release before upgrading the SANtricity controller firmware:
From readme file:
IMPORTANT: If you're running Windows on your I/O-attached host, before upgrading SANtricity OS, you need to upgrade to the latest E-Series DSM,
which is available from the SANtricity OS download page under Additional Downloads.
which is available from the SANtricity OS download page under Additional Downloads.
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