Compaq StorageWorks 64 HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch Release Notes
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- Compaq StorageWorks 64 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch Release Notes - Page 1
HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes Part number: 5697-7300 Fourth edition: March 2008 - Compaq StorageWorks 64 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch Release Notes - Page 2
Legal and notice information © Copyright 2007-2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - Compaq StorageWorks 64 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch Release Notes - Page 3
devices, see the HP StorageWorks SAN design reference guide, available on the following HP website: http://www.hp.com/go/SANdesignguide. Product models supported This section describes the supported switches and firmware. Switches Table 1 lists the supported switches, including the McDATA - Compaq StorageWorks 64 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch Release Notes - Page 4
change, contact your HP-authorized service representative for the current hop count supported by a single fabric path. NOTE: For more information about planning the fabric, see the HP StorageWorks SAN design reference guide, available on the following HP website: http://www.hp.com/go/SANdesignguide - Compaq StorageWorks 64 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch Release Notes - Page 5
supported operating systems, see the HP StorageWorks SAN design reference guide, available on the following HP website: http://www.hp technical data is read 64 A domain/port zoning activation sometimes caused port login (PLOGI) failure due to internal timing issue. Director 2/140 A switch - Compaq StorageWorks 64 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch Release Notes - Page 6
IP ping over FC was not working. Sphereon 4700 Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) AMS1000 storage had problems logging in intermittently. Director 2/64 SNMP get IP command failed on Sphereon 4400 and Edge Switch 2/24, Director 2/140, Sphereon returns 127.0.0.1. 4400, 4700 Storage devices needed to - Compaq StorageWorks 64 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch Release Notes - Page 7
the minimum version of HAFM that can run with the various versions of firmware for the Edge Switches and Directors. Table 4 HAFM and firmware compatibility Firmware version HAFM version 01.01.02 04.00.01 (HP EFCM) 01.02.02-06 04.01.02-14 (SDCM) 01.03.00-35 04.02 - Compaq StorageWorks 64 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch Release Notes - Page 8
-3 FC-PH Rev 4.3 FC-SW-2 MIB-II groups Address translation Interface System ICMP IP SNMP TCP UDP Fibre Channel classes of service Class 2 Class 3 Class F Fibre Channel Element Management Information Base (MIB) FE-MIB Firmware installation This section includes firmware installation information - Compaq StorageWorks 64 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch Release Notes - Page 9
2/64. HP recommends that you back up the Director or Edge Switch configuration. See the HP StorageWorks Director Element Manager user guide switch is operating with a firmware level earlier than 08.xx.xx, you must upgrade to 08.02.00 before installing 09.06.02. • Upgrades and downgrades are supported - Compaq StorageWorks 64 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch Release Notes - Page 10
Switch 2/12. Other versions of 08.xx.xx should not be used in the upgrade process. • A small number of Surestore Director FC-64 to complete. Contact HP Customer Support if you receive problems caused by processor restart. For example, an application may be configured to poll the Director or Edge Switch - Compaq StorageWorks 64 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch Release Notes - Page 11
if there are any reasons for not performing the operation. Before downgrading firmware, HP recommends that you back up the Director or Edge Switch configuration. Refer to the Director or Edge Switch Element Manager user guide for more information. EWS (HAFM Basic) also provides an option to print or - Compaq StorageWorks 64 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch Release Notes - Page 12
or Director installation and service manual-Provides complete procedures for obtaining firmware from the HP website and downloading firmware to the Edge Switch or Director using HAFM. • The Edge Switch or Director Element Manager online help and user guide-Provides instructions for downloading firmware - Compaq StorageWorks 64 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch Release Notes - Page 13
devices in your SAN before upgrading to this firmware. For more information on upgrading software versions, see the HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager user guide. Important information This section lists information that you should consider before using Directors or Edge Switches running firmware 09 - Compaq StorageWorks 64 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch Release Notes - Page 14
devices supported (including loop devices) Maximum value 2048 1024 2048 4096 32 2048 1024 64 2048 2048 Using the same firmware level All Edge Switches and for all M-Series fabric products, except the McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem, which has a separate firmware. Reinstalling - Compaq StorageWorks 64 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch Release Notes - Page 15
device will allow the PLOGI to succeed. Determining current version This section describes how to determine the current version of firmware for an Edge Switch or Director using the HAFM, HAFM Basic, or the CLI. Using HAFM To determine the current version using HAFM: 1. Open the Element Manager for - Compaq StorageWorks 64 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch Release Notes - Page 16
To determine the current version using the Embedded Web Server (firmware 07.xx.xx or earlier): 1. Using the IP address of the switch, log in to the Edge Switch or Director through a web browser. 2. Select View from the navigation panel on the left. 3. Select the Unit Properties tab. The firmware
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Director and Edge Switch release notes
Part number: 5697-7300
Fourth edition: March 2008