HP StorageWorks 2/16V HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.3.0 Release Notes (AA-RWEYD- - Page 8

New Web Tools features in Fabric OS 5.3.0

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If the DHCP feature is enabled and a connection (Ethernet cable) exists from the p-Class SAN switch to an Ethernet network where a DHCP service is active, the switch should request and obtain an IP address automatically. Additional enhancements New optional FC Fast Write feature for the 400 MP Router (Brocade 7500) and B-Series MP Router blade (FR4-18i) provides optimization and performance improvements for synchronous SCSI write operations. New Web Tools features in Fabric OS 5.3.0 Web Tools updates include: • Usability enhancements • Web-started GUI • Revamped Switch Explorer • Single-signed application • Common GUI components with new search and export capabilities • "Advanced" vs. "Basic" views in Switch and Port Admin modules • Progress bars, additional window handling improvements • Access Gateway enhancements • Full configuration of Access Gateway parameters such as port mapping, Failover and Failback policies, etc. • Tabular display of port mapping, port settings, port status, and World Wide Name (WWN) of attached devices. • iSCSI setup wizard for improved usability • IPv6 support • Support for Security Admin role, P-EAP protocol • WTEZ Switch Setup enhancements • Passive FCS support (enforcement but no configuration) • IP Filtering • FC Fast Write support 8

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If the DHCP feature is enabled and a connection (Ethernet cable) exists from the p-Class SAN switch
to an Ethernet network where a DHCP service is active, the switch should request and obtain an IP
address automatically.
Additional enhancements
New optional FC Fast Write feature for the 400 MP Router (Brocade 7500) and B-Series MP Router blade
(FR4–18i) provides optimization and performance improvements for synchronous SCSI write operations.
New Web Tools features in Fabric OS 5.3.0
Web Tools updates include:
Usability enhancements
Web-started GUI
Revamped Switch Explorer
Single-signed application
Common GUI components with new search and export capabilities
“Advanced” vs. “Basic” views in Switch and Port Admin modules
Progress bars, additional window handling improvements
Access Gateway enhancements
Full con
guration of Access Gateway parameters such as port mapping, Failover and Failback
policies, etc.
Tabular display of port mapping, port settings, port status, and World Wide Name (WWN)
of attached devices.
iSCSI setup wizard for improved usability
IPv6 support
Support for Security Admin role, P-EAP protocol
WTEZ Switch Setup enhancements
Passive FCS support (enforcement but no con
guration)
IP Filtering
FC Fast Write support
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