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HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes Part number: 5697-7757 Fifth edition: January 2009 - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes (56 - Page 2
contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes (56 - Page 3
upgraded to this version of firmware, because it incorporates fixes to problems found in previous versions. The latest firmware is available on the Fibre Channel Switch installation and reference guide or the HP StorageWorks Simple SAN Connection Manager user guide, which are both available at the - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes (56 - Page 4
the HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide or see "Backing up and restoring a switch configuration" in the contains the following: • One 8Gb Simple SAN Connection Kit quick start instructions • One Read-Me-First document • One End User License Agreement ( - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes (56 - Page 5
products For the latest information on hardware and software products supported with the HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch, as well as the 8Gb Simple SAN Connection Kit, see the HP StorageWorks SAN Design reference guide located at the HP website: http://www.hp.com/go/sandesignguide - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes (56 - Page 6
-specified devices are visible and shareable between fabrics. For more details and the most recent information on supported B-Series switches, see the HP StorageWorks SAN Design reference guide located on the HP website: http://www.hp.com/go/ sandesignguide, or contact an HP storage representative - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes (56 - Page 7
SAN Connection Kit quick start instructions, and other documentation available on the HP website: http://www.hp.com/go/8Gb-SSC. Important information This section provides important information about the 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch. • Simple SAN Connection Manager Support. The Simple SAN Connection - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes (56 - Page 8
. • Call Home to HP Services is now supported. Call Home to HP Services requires the 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch to communicate with the HP Open Service Event Manager (OSEM) application. The minimum required version of OSEM (version 1.4.5) has been released. Instructions to configure Call Home to HP - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes (56 - Page 9
date/time. If you are not using NTP to manage the date/time and manually change the date/time and then change the time zone, the subsequent date/time Explorer browser window. • If you disable QuickTools through the System Services dialog while in a QuickTools session. You will still be able to - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes (56 - Page 10
changes are mode on a B-Series or Brocade remote fabric, an HBA in the local 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch sometimes does not see new targets. Workaround: Reset ports on B-Series or Brocade switches where affected devices are attached. • Issue: A switch port connected to an HP StorageWorks 81E PCle - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes (56 - Page 11
Workaround: To update the IP address in SNMP, execute a switch reset. Note that this is a disruptive action and should be planned for accordingly. • Issue: When upgrading firmware while in maintenance mode, the message "gpg: WARNING: This key is not certified with a trusted signature ..." is - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes (56 - Page 12
Using QuickTools To determine the current version of firmware using QuickTools: 1. Log in to the 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch through a web browser using the switch IP address. 2. Click the switch in the fabric tree displayed in the left panel. 3. Select the Switch tab at the bottom of the faceplate
HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel
Switch release notes
Part number: 5697-7757
Fifth edition: January 2009