HP StorageWorks 2/16V HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.3.0b Release Notes (AA-RWEYF - Page 7

• DH-CHAP now supported for authentication of HBAs and end-devices in addition to switches • Additional password security options • Lockout of Admin users that fail authorization. • Flexible E_Port authentication settings, allowing better interoperability options for fabrics with varying levels of support. Certificate authentication is now optional. • Auditing of authorization attempts. Additional enhancements Additional enhancements include: • 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. • SAS re-direction provides simplified virtualization configuration. 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 • Tabular display of port mapping, port settings, port status, and 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 Prerequisites Table 1 summarizes current Fabric OS firmware versions. However, HP recommends using the latest supported firmware release versions to get the greatest benefit from the SAN. For a list of retired products, visit the HP web site http://www.hp.com. HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.3.0b release notes 7