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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 (09.09.05) Part number: 5697-0180 Tenth edition: September 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 (09.09.05) 5 - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 6
2/140 Director 2/140 Director 2/64 Due to an internal error, some switches encountered Event 411, Firmware Fault, with Fault Code 00000073. Audit log entries showed the HAFM/EFCM server IP address as 0.0.0.0 Zone activation could fail for fabrics with a large number of zones. All Edge Switch 2/24 - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 7
/EFCM that run with the Edge Switch and Director firmware versions. Table 4 HAFM/EFCM and firmware compatibility Firmware version HAFM/EFCM version 09.07 of service Class 2 Class 3 Class F Fibre Channel Element Management Information Base (MIB) FE-MIB Director and Edge Switch release notes (09.09 - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 8
your Edge Switches or Directors. • HAFM cannot configure the McDATA 4 Gb/s Intrepid 6000 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 9
a fix to an 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 of - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 10
LED illuminates 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 - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 11
and service manual-Provides procedures for obtaining firmware from the HP website and downloading firmware to the Edge Switch or Director using HAFM • 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 12
firmware, contact your HP-authorized service representative to obtain a new HAFM version or to confirm compatibility with devices in your SAN. For more information about upgrading software versions, see the HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager user guide. M-series and B-series switch interoperability - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 13
Library Number of end ports Number of devices supported (including loop devices) Maximum value 2048 1024 2048 4096 32 2,048 1,024 64 2,048 2,048 Using the same firmware version All Edge Switches and Directors in the same fabric should have the same firmware version installed to ensure that the - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 14
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 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 15
log in after power cycle if RD zones are configured In a mixed fabric (containing both M-series and B-series switches) in McDATA Fabric interop mode, devices are unable to log in to an Edge Switch or Director that is Power On Recycled (POR) when RD zones are configured. This is evident when the name - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 16
on any Brocade switch running Fabric OS. This will push the FR zones to all M-series Edge Switches and Directors in the fabric. • If the switches are no firmware from 9.6.x or later, the Ethernet port may become unresponsive, which prohibits management of the switch. If you encounter this problem, - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (0 - Page 17
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 18
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HP StorageWorks
Director and Edge Switch release notes
(09.09.05)
Part number: 5697-0180
Tenth edition: September 2009