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How to update StarWind VSAN for VMware vSphere

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StarWind releases updates on a regular basis of their VSAN software. Admins that are running StarWind VSAN in their environments have to keep their infrastructure patched and up-to-date. As such, part of their job is to make sure that the software is updated. In this post, we'll walk you through the update process of StarWind VSAN.

There is a new StarWind build available, with a new Linux kernel and some updated services as well.

Where to check the current build?

If you can check the currently installed StarWind VSAN build, connect to the server in StarWind Management Console, open the Configuration tab, and choose ‘Register’. The build should be in the LICENSE SOURCE section under ‘Target Server Info’.

In my case, I'm running the 14338 and the latest one is 14398. (OVF Version 20211124, Version V8 (build 14398).

What are the requirements before starting the upgrade/patch?

Quote from the StarWind help page:

  1. To prevent data loss, disconnect iSCSI clients from StarWind nodes – for builds, where it is specified as a requirement in StarWind Release Notes;
  2. Check that all StarWind devices have the Synchronized status on all nodes;
  3. Check that each Datastore/SR on each host has active paths from all StarWind nodes;
  4. Run the StarWind VSAN installer on the first node;
  5. Install the license key in the installation wizard if prompted;
  6. Wait until StarWind service starts and the synchronization process is completed;
  7. Check that all StarWind devices have the Synchronized status on all nodes;
  8. Check that each Datastore/SR on each host has active paths from all StarWind nodes;
  9. Repeat the steps above on the remaining StarWind nodes one by one.
  10. Connect the iSCSI clients to the nodes, if they have been previously disconnected at step 1.

Upgrade StarWind VSAN – The Steps

I have done only a lab upgrade where I'm running 2-node StarWind VSAN as a POC. Not a production environment.

First, download the upgrade from this URL:

https://ovf.starwind.com/tmplink/starwind-update.tar.gz

Then open a WinSCP software and upload the file to your VSAN nodes.

Then unpack the updater:
# sudo tar -xf starwind-update.tar.gz

Start the update procedure:

# sudo ./starwind_update.run

Updater will compare StarWind Virtual SAN version and check if update is needed. In addition, kernel and system updates will be installed.

  1. After the successful update the StarWind Virtual SAN for vSphere will be rebooted.
  2. Wait until StarWind VSAN for vSphere starts, and the synchronization process is completed;
  3. Check that all StarWind devices have the Synchronized status on all nodes;
  4. Check that all iSCSI connections are restored after the node update;
  5. Repeat the steps above on the remaining StarWind nodes one by one;

Update: Check Part 2 – How to Update StarWind VSAN for VMware on Linux- Follow UP

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