storsimple-install-regular-updates-powershell.md

To install regular updates via Windows PowerShell for StorSimple

1. Open the device serial console and select option 1, Log in with full access. Type the password. The default password is Password1.

2. At the command prompt, type:

   Get-HcsUpdateAvailability

   You will be notified if updates are available and whether the updates are disruptive or non-disruptive.

3. At the command prompt, type:

   Start-HcsUpdate

   The update process will start.

Important

• This command applies only to regular updates. You run this command on only one controller, but both controllers will be updated.
• You may notice a controller failover during the update process; however, the failover will not affect system availability or operation.