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- HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (5 - Page 1
HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes Part number: 5697-8176 Eighth edition: April 2009 - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (5 - 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 (5 - Page 3
1 Supported switches, firmware, and software HP name HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/12 McDATA/Brocade 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 HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/32 - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (5 - 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 (5 - Page 5
with the Director or Edge Switch products use 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 Fixes Table 2 lists issues that have been fixed since the release of firmware - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (5 - Page 6
Identifier. Affected models Director 2/140 Director 2/64 Due to an internal error, some switches encountered Event 411, Firmware Fault, with Fault Code 00000073. This has been corrected. Audit log entries showed the HAFM/EFCM server IP address as 0.0.0.0 All Edge Switch 2/24 Compatibility and - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (5 - Page 7
Category MIB-II groups Specific Standards 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 FE-MIB (MIB) Director and Edge Switch release notes 7 - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (5 - Page 8
, they are clearly identified. Consider the following when upgrading firmware: • Before upgrading firmware, HP recommends that you back up the Director or Edge Switch configuration. See the HP StorageWorks Director Element Manager user guide for more information. HAFM Basic also provides an option - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (5 - Page 9
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 (5 - Page 10
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 (5 - Page 11
• The Edge Switch 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 - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (5 - Page 12
required is 08.09.01. This HAFM software is contained on the HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager documentation and software CD (Part Number 516-000024-720). • This minimum version of HAFM allows you to manage Directors or Edge Switches running firmware 09.09.02. However, to use all of the new features - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (5 - Page 13
Zoning Library 64 Number of end ports 2048 Number of devices supported (including loop devices) 2048 Using the same firmware level All Edge Switches and Directors in the same fabric should have the same firmware level installed to ensure that this firmware operates correctly. Firmware 09.09 - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (5 - 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 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 (5 - Page 15
a Gx_ Port connection as Loopback (when they should display a segmented condition) for M-series Edge Switch 2/24 or McDATA Sphereon 4500, M4700, or M4400. To avoid this, configure the port as a G_Port and not a Gx_Port when attaching to a B-series switch. Director and Edge Switch release notes 15 - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (5 - Page 16
Brocade switch running FOS. This will push the FR zones to all M-EOS switches and directors in the fabric. 2. If the switches firmware is upgraded or downgraded between versions 9.6.2 and 9.8 in an M4700 switch using EFCM, an Event #411 Firmware Fault may be reported in the Event Log. The switch - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (5 - Page 17
, or the CLI. Using HAFM To determine the current version using HAFM: 1. Open the Element Manager for the Edge Switch or Director. 2. Select Product > Properties from the menu bar. The firmware version appears in the dialog box. Using HAFM Basic To determine the current version using HAFM Basic - HP StorageWorks 2/12 | HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch release notes (5 - Page 18
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HP StorageWorks
Director and Edge Switch release notes
Part number: 5697-8176
Eighth edition: April 2009