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- HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 1
HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (09.08.03) Part number: 5697-0077 Seventh edition: June 2009 - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 2
Legal and notice information © Copyright 2007-2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 3
1 Supported switches, firmware, and software HP product name HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/12 McDATA/Brocade product name Sphereon 4300 Fabric Switch HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/16 Sphereon 3216 Fabric Switch HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Sphereon 4500 Fabric Switch Director and Edge - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 4
31, provided that any Edge Switch 2/16, Edge Switch 2/32, or Director 2/64 in the fabric is deployed at the edge of the fabric. However, because this is subject to change, contact your HP-authorized service representative for the current number of interconnected switches supported in a single fabric - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 5
the requirements of the connected device. Operating systems For a list of supported operating systems, see the HP StorageWorks SAN design reference guide, available on the following HP website: http://www.hp.com/go/SANdesignguide Languages English Director and Edge Switch release notes (09.08.03) 5 - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 6
In firmware 09. core Director 2/140 Director 2/140 when ISLs were disconnected on a Director 2/64. The Access Control List (ACL) list was not restored properly All when restoring modified configuration file. Tunneling configurations were neither saved nor restored. All After an IML, an Edge Switch - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 7
this release since the release of firmware version 09.07.02. Frame Redirection Frame Redirection (FR) is now supported on M-series switches to enable the use of advanced features like Brocade's Storage Application Services in mixed M-series and B-series switch environments. FR enables customers to - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 8
compatibility Table 4 lists the minimum version of HAFM/EFCM that run with the Edge Switches and Directors firmware versions. Table 4 HAFM/EFCM and firmware compatibility Firmware version HAFM/EFCM version 09.07.02 09.08.01 09.08.03 EFCM 09.07.00 recommended 08.09.01 minimum (HAFM Appliance - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 9
Category Standards Fibre Channel Element Management Information Base FE-MIB (MIB) Director and Edge Switch release notes (09.08.03) 9 - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 10
Edge Switches or Directors. • HAFM cannot configure the McDATA 4 Gb/s Intrepid 6000 QPM (QPM) when installed in a Director 2/64 firmware: • Before upgrading firmware, HP recommends that you back up the Edge Switch or Director configuration. See the HP StorageWorks Director Element Manager user guide - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 11
includes a fix to a issue that can occur when firmware is upgraded from 07.xx.xx to 08.xx.xx for the Edge Switch 2/24 and Edge 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 units that were shipped early may display one - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 12
on the backup CTP card to indicate that it is now the active card. 5. Upgrade the firmware to 05.02.00-13 on each Director by selecting Send in the Firmware Library dialog box. Upgrading firmware on an Edge Switch from 04.xx.xx to 05.xx.xx An issue has been identified in release 04 - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 13
and service manual-Provides 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 to the Edge Switch or Director - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 14
your HP-authorized service representative to obtain a new HAFM version or to confirm compatibility with 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. M-series and B-series switch - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 15
HAFM Zoning Library Number of zones in HAFM Zoning Library Number of zone sets in HAFM Zoning Library Number of end ports Number of devices supported (including loop devices) Maximum value 2048 1024 2048 4096 32 2048 1024 64 2048 2048 Director and Edge Switch release notes (09.08.03) 15 - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 16
Switch 2/12 Unlike other Edge Switch and Director products, a PFE key controls Edge Switch 2/12 E_Port-to-E_Port connections. After purchasing and installing the feature key, you can configure for E_Port connections on any of the active ports. The feature key includes distance support. With firmware - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 17
firmware installation. Erroneous event reason code reported If Port is disabled (blocked) due to meeting the threshold criteria defined in the port fencing policy with FL Loop Device in M4700,M4400, or Edge Switch than would normally be expected. Director and Edge Switch release notes (09.08.03) 17 - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 18
7 lists the known issues in firmware 09.08.03. Table 7 Firmware 09.08.03 known issues Issue Workaround QPM installed in a director, a cable move followed by changed to Open Systems Management Style, and the switch is power cycled, when the switch power on reset is executed, the PDCM configuration - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 19
perform the CLI cfgsave command on any Brocade switch running FOS. This will push the FR zones to all M-series switches and directors in the fabric. • If the switches are no longer in a fabric with in this way, a port reset will recover the port. Director and Edge Switch release notes (09.08.03) 19 - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 20
Issue Workaround Switch Ethernet connection will become inaccessible if the Access Control List (ACL) contains IPv6 entries, and the firmware is downgraded to version 09.06.xx or earlier. IPv6 is supported only by firmware version 09.07 xx or later. Before downgrading firmware to a version - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 21
or later): 1. Using the IP address of the switch, log in to the Edge Switch or Director through a web browser. The Fabric View appears. 2. Click Details for the Edge Switch or Director. The Product > Hardware view appears, displaying the firmware version. Using Embedded Web Server To determine the - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 22
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HP StorageWorks
Director and Edge Switch release notes
(09.08.03)
Part number: 5697-0077
Seventh edition: June 2009