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  • HP StorageWorks 2/8-EL | SAN Switch 2/8 - Release Notes - Page 1
    release notes hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Product Version: 3.1.x Fourth Edition (June 2003) Part Number: AV-RSB7D-TE This document summarizes late-breaking and supplemental information for the SAN Switch 2/8 EL and SAN Switch 2/8 power pak. In the event of conflicting information between these
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    the Brocade B weave logo, Brocade: the Intelligent Platform for Networking Storage, SilkWorm, and SilkWorm Express, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Brocade constituting an additional warranty. Printed in the U.S.A. SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.1.x Release Notes Fourth Edition (June 2003) Part
  • HP StorageWorks 2/8-EL | SAN Switch 2/8 - Release Notes - Page 3
    SAN Switch 2/8 is offered in two configurations, the 2/8 EL and 2/8 power pak. These Release Notes refer to both models as the SAN Switch 2/8 unless otherwise noted. ■ Intended Audience, page 4 ■ Purpose of Release, page 4 ■ Supported 12 ■ HP StorageWorks SAN Switch Software v3.1 CD, page 12 ■ HP
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    to the HP StorageWorks SAN Product Support Tables for the SAN Design Reference Guide, part number AV-RNZEM-TE, available at: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html Note: HP recommends that all switches in the SAN operate using the same revision of firmware. Or, in
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    Tools to handle larger fabrics more efficiently. ■ Disabling and enabling of ports, including entire switches, may now be made persistent across reboots and power cycles. ■ Fabric Time Service - Synchronizes time among switches in the fabric - Fabric time may be set from a CLI session or obtained
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    HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide, AA-RR84C-TE ■ HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Release Notes, AA-RR85C-TE ■ HP StorageWorks Secure Fabric OS Version 1.0 User Guide, AA-RU57A-TE ■ HP StorageWorks Secure Fabric OS for Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Firmware Release
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    , AA-RU60A-TE ■ HP StorageWorks MSA SAN Switch 2/8 Version 1.0 Installation Guide, 308999-001 Accessing Documents Additional documentation, including White papers and best practices documents, are available via the HP website at: http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/storage.html To access the
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    -Monitors the performance and status of HP StorageWorks SAN switches and alerts network managers as problems arise. ■ Full Fabric-Provides Full Fabric functionality. ■ ISL Trunking-Using ISL trunking, high speed links ensure that server-to-storage performance is efficient. ■ Advanced Performance
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    Web Tools Extended Fabrics tab. See the HP StorageWorks Common Software and Switch Options Version 3.1.x/v4.1.x Release Notes for remote switch limitations. Optional Features The following optional features are available for the SAN Switch 2/8 EL: ■ Secure Fabric OS-Provides security mechanisms at
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    is performed. Orderable Hardware Table 1 lists optional hardware kits for the SAN Switch 2/8 Table 1: SAN Switch 2/8 Orderable Hardware Accessory Short wavelength SFP Long wavelength SFP, 10 km Long wavelength SFP, 35 km 2m LC-to-LC Fibre Channel (fc) cable 2m LC-to-LC multimode fc cable 16m LC
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    part number Note: In addition to being supplied with the switch, the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit can be ordered separately. For installation instructions, see the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit Installation Instructions, part number AV-RU6YB-TE, supplied with the rack mount
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    hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/storage.html To access the firmware from this website: - Locate the networked storage section of the Web page. - Under networked storage, go to the by type subsection. - Click SAN infrastructure. The SAN infrastructure page displays. - Locate the fibre channel switches
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    when logged on as the "admin" user. HPSAN208.doc is also available on the HP website listed in the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch Software v3.1 CD section of these Release Notes. Note: Performing a configdownload with these files only appends or changes those parameters within this file. It will
  • HP StorageWorks 2/8-EL | SAN Switch 2/8 - Release Notes - Page 14
    /storageworks/san/documentation.html Note: HP StorageWorks 1 Gb switch models running software version 1.6d are not supported with the SAN Switch 2/8. The minimum supported firmware level for the StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array is VCS v1.02. The upgrade of the Enterprise storage subsystem
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    in these Release Notes for instructions on how to purchase the Full Fabric license. Four Switch Limitation Workarounds Use one of the following workarounds to prevent four switch limitation errors. ■ Upgrade the current HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 EL IV_Domain_Fabric license to the optional
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    on the switch, but is displayed in a Web browser running on the workstation. Operating Systems One of the following operating systems must be installed: ■ HP-UX (For the latest supported configuration, please refer to the HP StorageWorks SAN Product Support Tables for the SAN Design Reference Guide
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    work with Web Tools. For configuration information, refer to the HP StorageWorks Web Tools User Guide contained on the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch Software v3.1 CD that shipped with the switch HP StorageWorks SAN Switch Software v3.1 CD included with the switch. The plug-in is located in the FIRMWARE
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    Fibre Channel Management programs have the capability to log SNMP trap information (error and status events) occurring on the switch into the Windows NT application Event log. To enable this capability, parameters must be set on the switch t by default. 18 SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.1.x Release Notes
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    ■ The current version of the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide indicates that the plenum is required for mounting 2/8 switches in some cabinets but not in others. However, the plenum is required for mounting the switches in any HP supported cabinet. The reason for this
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    in Secure mode to change the password results in all sessions using that password to be logged out, including the session that changed the session. This logging out is expected behavior. The session terminates if you change the password in Secure mode. 20 SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.1.x Release Notes
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    devices do not link up to the fabric. This problem occurs when the switch does not send enough LIPs to transitions from the AL-PA sequence to the the OLD_Port sequence. To avoid the issue, set the port as a G-Port by using the portCfgGPort command. SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.1.x Release Notes 21
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    attempt to merge with a Core Switch 2/64, the 2.x/3.x Fabric OS will clear out the defined database. To avoid the problem: If the fabric includes switches that are running FOS v2.x and actually purges successfully. The switch still functions properly. 22 SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.1.x Release Notes
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    password again. If the primary switch goes away, the next switch in the FCS list becomes the primary switch, and the password situation occurs, the port speed becomes Auto. To fix this problem, disable the faulty port from the Port Setting Panel. If SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.1.x Release Notes 23
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    Relocating the switch port cable causes the loss of dynamic end-to-end monitors residing on the port. Dynamic end-to-end monitors do not move with the device. To avoid the problem, when relocating the device, delete the monitor and add it back manually. 24 SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.1.x Release
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    hope to fix this problem in a future release. To avoid this problem ignore the second E-port down message. To avoid this problem ignore the second E-port down message. E-port down message shows up even when E-port comes up. E-port up message will follow. SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.1.x Release Notes
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    Issues and Workarounds 26 SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.1.x Release Notes
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release notes
hp
StorageWorks
SAN Switch 2/8
Product Version:
3.1.x
Fourth Edition (June 2003)
Part Number:
AV-RSB7D-TE
This document summarizes late-breaking and supplemental information for the SAN
Switch 2/8 EL and SAN Switch 2/8 power pak. In the event of conflicting information between
these Release Notes and other documents contained in this product release, the Release Notes
content takes precedence.