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Check the system's condition

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Before upgrading a StorageGRID system, verify the system is ready to accommodate the upgrade. Ensure that the system is running normally and that all grid nodes are operational.

Steps

  1. Sign in to the Grid Manager using a supported web browser.

  2. Check for and resolve any active alerts.

  3. Confirm that no conflicting grid tasks are active or pending.

    1. Select SUPPORT > Tools > Grid topology.

    2. Select site > primary Admin Node > CMN > Grid Tasks > Configuration.

      Information lifecycle management evaluation (ILME) tasks are the only grid tasks that can run concurrently with the software upgrade.

    3. If any other grid tasks are active or pending, wait for them to finish or release their lock.

      Note Contact technical support if a task does not finish or release its lock.

  4. Refer to Internal grid node communications and External communications to ensure that all required ports for StorageGRID 11.8 are opened before you upgrade.

    Note No additional ports are required when upgrading to StorageGRID 11.8.

    The following required port was added in StorageGRID 11.7. Make sure it's available before you upgrade to StorageGRID 11.8.

    Port Description

    18086

    TCP port used for S3 requests from the StorageGRID load balancer to LDR and the new LDR service.

    Before upgrading, confirm that this port is open from all grid nodes to all Storage Nodes.

    Blocking this port will cause S3 service interruptions after upgrade to StorageGRID 11.8.
Caution If you have opened any custom firewall ports, you are notified during the upgrade precheck. You must contact technical support before proceeding with the upgrade.