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- HP StorageWorks 1500cs | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release note - Page 1
HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes Part number: 5697-7757 Fifth edition: January 2009 - HP StorageWorks 1500cs | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release note - Page 2
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 for technical or editorial errors - HP StorageWorks 1500cs | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release note - Page 3
more information on upgrading firmware versions, see the HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch installation and reference guide or the HP StorageWorks Simple SAN Connection Manager user guide, which are both available at the HP website: http://www.hp.com/go/8Gb-SSC. HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre - HP StorageWorks 1500cs | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release note - Page 4
Kit quick start instructions • One Read-Me-First document • One End User License Agreement (EULA) • One HP StorageWorks Rack-Mount Kit quick start installation instructions document • One HP StorageWorks 8Gb Simple SAN Connection kit cabling guide • One HP StorageWorks Simple SAN Connection - HP StorageWorks 1500cs | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release note - Page 5
8/20q Fibre Channel Switch supports the following storage arrays: • HP StorageWorks MSA1000 (active/active failover only- firmware 7.x or later) • HP StorageWorks MSA1500 (active/active failover only- firmware 6.x or later) • HP StorageWorks MSA2000fc • HP StorageWorks MSA2000fc G2 (with MSA2300fc - HP StorageWorks 1500cs | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release note - Page 6
Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 9, SP3 and SP4; 10, SP1 and SP2 • HP-UX 11.23, 11.31 At this time, HP-UX is not supported with firmware 8.0.2.02.00. Support is expected in March 2009. For more details and the most recent information on supported operating systems, see the HP StorageWorks SAN Design - HP StorageWorks 1500cs | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release note - Page 7
, HP StorageWorks 8Gb Simple 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 - HP StorageWorks 1500cs | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release note - Page 8
HP 8Gb Short Wave FC SFP+ (part number AJ718A) is supported for use in the HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch. This transceiver does not support Instructions to configure Call Home to HP Services can be found in the HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch installation and reference guide - HP StorageWorks 1500cs | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release note - Page 9
If you are not using NTP to manage the date/time and manually change the date/time and then change the time zone, the window. • If you disable QuickTools through the System Services dialog while in a QuickTools session. You will still port. HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes 9 - HP StorageWorks 1500cs | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release note - Page 10
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 FC HBA (LPe12000 HBA) or HP StorageWorks 82E PCle FC HBA (Lpe12002 HBA) may report bad frames, or CRC, or Decode errors when the switch port is - HP StorageWorks 1500cs | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release note - Page 11
using SSCM, QuickTools, and the CLI. Using the SSCM To determine the current version of firmware using the SSCM: 1. Access the switch properties, using one of the following options: • On switch properties, click OK to close the dialog box. HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes 11 - HP StorageWorks 1500cs | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release note - Page 12
. 2. Click the switch in the fabric tree displayed in the left panel. 3. Select the Switch tab at the bottom of the faceplate display. 4. Click the Firmware button on the left side of the display. The firmware version appears in the data window. Using the CLI To determine the current version of
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HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel
Switch release notes
Part number: 5697-7757
Fifth edition: January 2009