StorSimple 5000/7000 Series: Software Version 2.1.1.486 is Now Available

A new software version for StorSimple 5000 and 7000 series appliances, version 2.1.1.486, is now available for download.

• Guide to installing the upgrade, including download links: Software Patch Upgrade Guide v2.1.1.486.
• StorSimple Data Protection Console (SSDPC) version 2.1.1.486 is now available here: Online Help - Software Downloads.
• Release notes and a list of issues addressed by this upgrade can be found at: Appliance Patch Release Notes v2.1.1 (2.1.1.486-B51).

Key Points:

• Software Patch v2.1.1.486 is a software-only release. There is no firmware upgrade patch with version number 2.1.1.486.
• The most up-to-date firmware version continues to be v2.1.1.461. There is a link to this firmware version in the upgrade guide for software version 2.1.1.486.
• If you are unsure which firmware version is installed on your appliance, running the 2.1.1.461 upgrade is recommended. If the firmware is already the latest version, re-running the upgrade will not cause any harm – the upgrade process will detect that the latest version is already installed and will make no changes.