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- HP StorageWorks 4/16 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes (5697-7345 - Page 1
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes Part number: 5697-7345 First edition: February 2008 - HP StorageWorks 4/16 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes (5697-7345 - Page 2
2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Incorporated Confidential computer software. Valid license from HP 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 - HP StorageWorks 4/16 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes (5697-7345 - Page 3
port configuration policy • Port grouping and preferred N_Port failover policy • Multiple fabric support • Top Talkers (4/256 SAN Director, 4/32B SAN Switch, 4/64 SAN Switch, SAN Switch 4/32 only) Update recommendations HP strongly recommends that users upgrade to Fabric OS 6.0.0b as soon as possible - HP StorageWorks 4/16 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes (5697-7345 - Page 4
XPath OS 7.4.x (Brocade AP7420) IMPORTANT: Any enhancements for the above models will be delivered in Fabric OS 3.2.x, Fabric OS 5.0.5x, and XPath OS 7.4.x sustaining releases. Devices supported See the HP StorageWorks SAN design reference guide for supported devices: nl http://www.hp.com/go/san 4 - HP StorageWorks 4/16 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes (5697-7345 - Page 5
switch provides all the fabric services, while Access Gateway connects Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide available on http://www.hp.com/go/san for more information. Access Gateway support in non-Brocade fabrics In addition to being supported in Brocade fabrics, Access Gateway is supported - HP StorageWorks 4/16 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes (5697-7345 - Page 6
16 SAN Switch. Active Directory Provides Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) client module support in Fabric OS for user authentication and authorization against Active Directory services in corporate networks. FIPS compliance Fabric OS 6.x introduces a new Federal Information Processing - HP StorageWorks 4/16 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes (5697-7345 - Page 7
5.3 or later, FC routing can be used to interoperate with Fabric OS 6.x. 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, go to the - HP StorageWorks 4/16 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes (5697-7345 - Page 8
32 Port 4Gb Blade (FC4-32), nl HP StorageWorks 400 MP Router, nl HP StorageWorks 4/32 SAN Switch 5.1.1b 6.0.0b Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem, nl Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem 5.2.1b 6.0.0b HP StorageWorks 48 Port 4Gb Blade (FC4-48) 5.2.1b 6.0.0b - HP StorageWorks 4/16 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes (5697-7345 - Page 9
FR4-18i only) Fibre Channel Routing (FCR) scalability See the HP StorageWorks SAN Design reference guide for the latest scalability support information: http://www.hp.com/go/sandesignguide Firmware upgrade instructions IMPORTANT: HP strongly recommends that users upgrade to Fabric OS 6.0.0b as soon - HP StorageWorks 4/16 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes (5697-7345 - Page 10
release information Topic Description HP StorageWorks B-Series MP supported to connect to System z environments via FICON channels or via FCP zLinux on System z. To attach the 4/256 SAN Director to the System z environment, use an FC4-16 or FC4-32 Director blade. • When using Quality of Service - HP StorageWorks 4/16 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes (5697-7345 - Page 11
ports in a disabled state across firmware download, you must configure them as persistently disabled. • This release does not support underscore (_) as part of the name the problem, correct the invalid parameter and reissue the configdownload command. HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes - HP StorageWorks 4/16 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes (5697-7345 - Page 12
exclusive on a per-tunnel basis. • Fabric OS 6.x does not support compression for IPv6 FCIP Tunnels • Fabric OS 6.x does not support IPSec for IPv6 tunnels. Distance setting is not persistent. After a configuration uploads and downloads, distance settings will be lost, and the desired distance will - HP StorageWorks 4/16 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes (5697-7345 - Page 13
that all domain ID and zoning conflicts are resolved. • Support for Default Zoning policies have been added to Fabric OS 5.1.0. all Fabric OS services are available when the prompt becomes available during boot up. Wait for all the services to come HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes 13 - HP StorageWorks 4/16 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes (5697-7345 - Page 14
context of FC Fast Write, L_Port is not supported. • Enterprise storage array targets may not impairment condition is removed. Note that this problem is highly intermittent, and is unlikely to be HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.x administrator guide for additional information about broadcast zones. 14 - HP StorageWorks 4/16 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes (5697-7345 - Page 15
in Fabric Watch to aid in troubleshooting. • Enables use of passive FTP to download firmware. • Enables the user injecting 1% packet loss on GigE link with Qlogic iSCSI 4052C driver 2.1.3.8, fw 2.0.0.7. Fixed in Fabric OS 6.0.0 Added new CLI HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes 15 - HP StorageWorks 4/16 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes (5697-7345 - Page 16
in a fabric with a non B-Series switch that does not support the ESS command, the B-Series switch eventually runs out of 256 SAN Director. Fixed in Fabric OS 6.0.0 Some backplane ports of a Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem blade do not work well in a third-party chassis. Fixed - HP StorageWorks 4/16 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes (5697-7345 - Page 17
6.0.0 fcrdisable/fcrenable references should be removed from fcrconfigure man page. Fixed in Fabric OS 6.0.0 FCR: fcrlsanmatrix Help page content updates needed. Fixed in Fabric OS 6.0.0 HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes 17 - HP StorageWorks 4/16 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes (5697-7345 - Page 18
in Fabric OS 6.0.0 portshow and portcfgshow Help page changes to support Fabric OS 5.3.0 additions. Fixed in Fabric OS 6.0.0 Man page in Fabric OS 6.0.0 Numerous RAS error messages regarding warm reboot on Brocade 24000. Fixed in Fabric OS 6.0.0 iSCSI_Usability: Cannot update Discovery Domain - HP StorageWorks 4/16 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes (5697-7345 - Page 19
. Fixed in Fabric OS 6.0.0 Firmware upgrade on 400 Multi-protocol Router higher. Downgrade and upgrade resolve the problem. Fixed in Fabric OS 6.0.0 Unexpected shows internal ports for embedded switch supporting an E-Port, which is inconsistent HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes 19 - HP StorageWorks 4/16 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b release notes (5697-7345 - Page 20
to the correct maximum speed. Fixed in Fabric OS 6.0.0b Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem power-on-self-test (POST) failure on chassis frames out from one port group to Fixed in Fabric OS 6.0.0b another. Firmware upgrade on 4/8 SAN Switch and 4/16 SAN Switch to Fabric OS 6.x
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.0.0b
release notes
Part number: 5697-7345
First edition: February 2008