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Operating constraints, Storage System Scripting utility for EVA, Switch support, Multiple-path support

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Switch support This release supports the Fibre Channel (FC) switches and firmware versions listed in the HP StorageWorks SAN design reference guide, which can be downloaded from the following HP web site: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html NOTE: HP recommends that you do not mix switch firmware versions in your SAN. It is considered a best practice to uniformly upgrade all switches in the SAN. Multiple-path support Novell NetWare with EVA4000/6000/8000 requires the installation of Novell NetWare native MPIO on each host to achieve high-availability, multiple-path capability. Single-path support Novell NetWare servers require a single Fibre Channel adapter (FCA) to support single-path mode. NOTE: Single-path mode should not be used in mission-critical environments. Server support All Novell NetWare certified servers are supported. HBA drivers To find and download the latest HBA drivers supported by HP for storage arrays, see the following web site: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DriverDownload.jsp?locale=en_US&pnameOID=326984&taskId=135&prodTypeId=12169&prodSeriesId=326982&lang=en&cc=us Operating constraints You can find information about operating constraints specific to the EVA and HP StorageWorks Command View EVA in their respective release notes. Failover/failback Failback preference settings for the Hierarchical Storage Virtual (HSV) controllers are specific to the operating system. See the HP StorageWorks OS connectivity for the Enterprise Virtual Array installation and reference guide for more information. Storage System Scripting utility for EVA The latest version of the Storage System Scripting Utility (SSSU) can be accessed at the following HP web site: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storage/software/cmdvieweva/index.html 4000/6000/8000 Enterprise Virtual Array connectivity 5.0D for Novell NetWare release notes 5

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Switch support
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Failover/failback
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