9.2.2 Upgrade SOAM

The following procedure details how to upgrade SDS SOAM sites.

Note:

When upgrading an SDS topology, it is permissible to upgrade multiple SOAM sites in parallel. However, every attempt should be made to avoid upgrading mated SOAM sites in the same maintenance window.

1. In the SDS NOAM GUI, log in using the VIP address to access the primary SDS NOAM GUI as described in Access the OAM GUI Using the VIP (NOAM/SOAM)
2. In the Primary SDS NOAM VIP (GUI), record name of the SOAM NE site. Expand Status & Manage click HA. Click Filter.

   Figure 9-9 Filter

   
   

   

   
   
   Using the information provided in section Logins, Passwords, and Site Information record the name of the SOAM NE site.
3. In the Primary SDS NOAM VIP, list servers. Using the information provided in section Logins, Passwords, and Site Information select the primary SDS SOAM Network Element from the Scope field. Click Go.

   Figure 9-10 Scope

   
   

   

   
   
4. Identify each server by Host name, Server Role, and OAM HA Role and record the name of each server.

   Figure 9-11 Identify Servers

   
   

   

   
   

   Record the names of the following SOAM NE site servers:

   • Active SOAM Server
   • Standby SOAM Server
   • DP 1 Server
   • DP 2 Server
   • DP 3 Server
   • DP 4 Server
   • DP 5 Server
   • DP 6 Server
   • DP 7 Server
   • DP 8 Server
   • DP 9 Server
   • DP 10 Server
5. Upgrade the Standby SOAM server (as identified and recorded in step 4 of this procedure) using Upgrade Server Administration on SDS 9.0.

   Note:

   If using the Auto Upgrade option, SOAM servers are upgraded serially (standby then active).
6. Upgrade the Standby SOAM server (as identified and recorded in step 4 of this procedure) using Upgrade Server Administration on SDS 9.0.

   Note:

   Half of the installed DP servers at a SOAM site may be upgraded in parallel using the Upgrade Server option for each individual DP server as described in Upgrade Server Administration on SDS 9.0
7. In the Primary SDS NOAM VIP, upgrade up to half of the installed DP servers in parallel. Upgrade up to half (for example, 1 of 2, 2 of 4, etc.) of the DP server(s) (as identified and recorded in step 4 of this procedure) in parallel using the Upgrade Server option for each DP server as described in Upgrade Server Administration on SDS 9.0.
8. Upgrade all remaining DP Servers in this SOAM NE site (as identified and recorded in step 4 of this procedure) in parallel using the Upgrade Server option for each DP server as described in Upgrade Server Administration on SDS 9.0.