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Number: AV-RVURB-TE This document contains last-minute and supplemental information about Fabric OS version 4.2.x firmware for the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V and SAN Switch 2/16N. In the event of conflicting information between these Release Notes and other documents in this - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS - Page 2
HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS 4.2.x Release - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS - Page 3
Workarounds, page 20 Audience These Release Notes are intended for system administrators and technicians who are responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining Fabric OS version 4.2.x. SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS 4.2.x Release Notes 3 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS - Page 4
. ■ Problems that caused compaqt flash full have been resolved. ■ We have increased the number of HBAs that can be displayed by Web Tools. ■ Web Tools events now use adjusted time zone time, rather than UTC time. Supported Switches Fabric OS v4.2.x supports the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS - Page 5
when you call: ■ Technical support contact number, if available ■ Switch model ■ Switch operating system version ■ Error messages received ■ Output from supportshow command ■ Detailed problem description and specific questions ■ Description of any troubleshooting steps already performed and results - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS - Page 6
aspects of standards. HP Fabric OS 4.2.x conforms to the following Fibre Channel Standards: ■ FC-AL ANSI X3.272: 1996 ■ FC-AL-2 NCIT S 332: 1999 ■ FC-FLA NCIT S TR-20: 1998 ■ FC-GS-2 NCIT S 348-2000 Rev 7.01 ■ FC-FG ANSI X3.289: 1996 ■ FC-PH ANSI X3.230: 1994 6 SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS - Page 7
, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 4.2.x Procedures User Guide for information on the Extended Edge PID format. Note: In order to use the Extended Edge PID format, Fabric OS v2.6.2, v3.1.2, and v4.2.x must be deployed together, as applicable, to the switches. SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS - Page 8
OS release that does not support the Extended PID format), PID needs to be set back to a supported format, such as Core HP also recommends that you use the most recently released firmware to control the fabric. If you use Advanced Web Tools to change the switch name, the HP StorageWorks SAN Switches - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS - Page 9
to http://www.hp.com for the latest list of supported operating systems. Table 1: Supported Browsers, OS, and Java Plug-ins Operating System HP-UX 11.00 HP-UX 11.11 (PA 32-bit & PA 64-bit) HP-UX 11.23 (IA 64-Bit) HP Tru64 UNIX® 5.1B HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1A HP OpenVMS 7.3-1 (64-bit) HP OpenVMS 7.3-2 (64 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS - Page 10
Important Notes Table 1: Supported Browsers, OS, and Java Plug-ins (Continued) Operating System AIX 5.2 AIX 5.3 Red Hat Linux 1.3.1_04 or 1.4.1_02 (recommended) 1.3.1_04 or 1.4.1_02 (recommended) 1.3.1_04 or 1.4.1_02 (recommended) 10 SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS 4.2.x Release Notes - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS - Page 11
2: Limitations Using Mixed OS Versions Launch Switch Environment Firmware: Earlier than Fabric OS v2.6.2, v3.1.2, or v4.2.x Operating System: any supported operating system (with supported browser) Browser: any supported browser (on a supported operating system) Firmware: Earlier than Fabric OS v2 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS - Page 12
Using Mixed OS Versions (Continued) Launch Switch Environment Firmware: Fabric OS v2.6.2, v3.1.2, or v4.2.x Operating System: Any supported operating system (with supported browser) Browser: Any supported browser (on a supported operating system) Firmware: Earlier than Fabric OS v2.6.2, v3 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS - Page 13
35 km Firmware Notes Table 4 lists important firmware related information for the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V and SAN Switch 2/16N models the diagnostic messages in the HP StorageWorks Diagnostic and System Error Messages 4.2.x Reference Guide. SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS - Page 14
(FDMI) Fabric OS: CLI commands, failover, and port disable Fabric OS: switch beaconing Fabric routing, Fabric Manager: domain overlap Fabric Watch: e-mail alert error message Firmware download Firmware download Invalid Gateway IP address error message IP addresses License removal Description An HBA - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS - Page 15
support switch supported switch switch. Workaround: Contact your HP Technical Support switches to the FCS list does not automatically join the switches in a secure fabric. Add the switches to the FCS list of the new switches switch disable and enable for the switches switch names of any switches in - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS - Page 16
or newer firmware. If you try to log in to a switch through a sectelnet client while that switch is in the process of either booting or shutting down, you might see the message, Random number generation failed. The message is printed by the sectelnet client because the switch Telnet service is not - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS - Page 17
This is specific only to 4.x switches. Commands Modified in v4.2.x The portCfgLPort command now supports a mode2 option. Specify 1 to configure the L_Port as a half-duplex L_Port. Specify 0 to configure the L_Port as a full-duplex L_Port. The default value is 0. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS - Page 18
screw for use with the SAN Switch 2/8, SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16, SAN Switch 2/16V and SAN Switch 2/16N (14) #8-32 x 3/16-inch Phillips pan-head screw with thread lock for the SAN Switch 2/32 HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 4.2.x Command Reference Guide The following commands have been modified - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS - Page 19
at the same time; otherwise, fabric segmentation occurs HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 4.2.x Procedures User Guide On page 59, add the following note after the paragraph: Domain IDs are assigned dynamically when a switch is enabled. The Domain ID can be set manually, however, to control the number or to - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS - Page 20
to the fabric. The time stamp for firmware download from Fabric Manager-Web Tools is off by 8 hours, compared to the time on the switch. Workaround The problem was caused by an error in the before correcting the configuration file. 20 SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS 4.2.x Release Notes - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS - Page 21
is configured on the switch. Immediately after activating with more than 26 switches. This occurs when you contained in Zoning on switch, so you cannot you have more than 26 switches. If you change fcpProbeDisable, Telnet session may resolve the issue. In switch PID format 2 (Extended Edge PID format - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS - Page 22
Issues and Workarounds 22 SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS 4.2.x Release Notes
Release Notes
hp
StorageWorks
SAN Switch 2/8V,
2/16V, 2/16N
Fabric OS 4.2.x
Second Edition (April 2004)
Part Number:
AV-RVURB-TE
This document contains last-minute and supplemental information about Fabric OS version
4.2.x firmware for the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V and SAN
Switch 2/16N. In the event of conflicting information between these Release Notes and other
documents in this product release, the Release Notes take precedence.
For the latest version of these Release Notes and other Fabric OS v4.2.x documentation, access
the HP Storage web site at:
.