HP StorageWorks 2/16V HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS - Page 11

Important Notes Limitations Using Mixed OS Versions Table 2 lists possible limitations when running different OS versions. Table 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 v2.6.2, 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: Prior to Fabric OS v2.6.2, 3.1.2, or 4.2.x Operating System: Any supported operating system (with supported browser) Browser: Any supported browser (on a supported operating system) Issue and Workaround When trying to access a switch running Fabric OS v2.6.2, 3.1.2, or 4.2.x from the launch switch, Switch Explorer displays a null pointer exception, and the SwitchInfo applet does not display. Switch Explorer does not work properly with switches running the latest firmware. Workaround: Use a launch switch running Fabric OS v2.6.2, v3.1.2, or v4.2.x or later to access the switch. When trying to perform end-to-end monitoring (using the Advanced Performance Monitoring option) on a SAN Switch 2/8V, the SAN Switch 2/8V is displayed as a 16-port switch. When trying to perform Zoning on a SAN Switch 2/8V, the switch is displayed as a 16-port switch. Workaround: If you are running Secure Fabric OS, select a switch running Fabric OS v2.6.2, v3.1.2, or v4.2.x or later as the primary FCS switch. If you are not running Secure Fabric OS, use a launch switch running Fabric OS v2.6.2, v3.1.2, or v4.2.x or later to perform Zoning on the switch. SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS 4.2.x Release Notes 11