text: **13.4 Software update**
  
  This section describes the operations to update your Storwize V7000 software to V8.1. 
  
  The format for the software update package name ends in four positive integers that are 
  separated by dots. For example, a software update package might have the following name: 
  
  IBM_2145_INSTALL_8.2.1.0 
  
  **13.4.1 Precautions before the update**
  
  This section describes the precautions that you should take before you attempt an update. 
  
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              [html]<thead><tr><td>Important : Before you attempt any IBM Storwize V7000 code update, read and</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>understand the Storwize VT000 concurrent compatibility and code cross - reference matrix.</td></tr><tr><td>For more information, see this website and click Latest Storwize V7000 code.</td></tr></tbody>
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