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HP StorageWorks Multi-protocol Router XPath OS 7.4.1f release notes Part number: 5697-0243 Tenth edition: November 2009 - HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 | HP StorageWorks Multi-protocol Router XPath OS - Page 2
contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for 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 shall not be liable - HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 | HP StorageWorks Multi-protocol Router XPath OS - Page 3
-SX or 1000Base LX. For GbE copper connectivity, see the Brocade Compatibility Matrix for supported copper SFPs. For the MP Router configuration and scalability rules, see the HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide at http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html. Multi - HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 | HP StorageWorks Multi-protocol Router XPath OS - Page 4
HP website: http://www.hp.com/storage/spock. You must sign up for an HP Passport to access this website. Operating systems This product supports the following operating systems. For specific version information, contact an HP Storage representative. • HP-UX • HP OpenVMS • HP Tru64 UNIX • IBM AIX - HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 | HP StorageWorks Multi-protocol Router XPath OS - Page 5
For instructions on migrating to XPath OS 7.4.1f from earlier versions of XPath OS, see the HP StorageWorks XPath OS 7.4.x Administrator Guide. to the MP Router (iSCSI only) IMPORTANT: U_Port/E_Port connections are supported between two or more routers only for the purpose of creating a router - HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 | HP StorageWorks Multi-protocol Router XPath OS - Page 6
Setting up and enabling the MP Router ports for the first time To set and enable MP Router ports: 1. Stop all ports using the following CLI command: > PORTSTOP 0-15 where 0-15 represents all ports on the router. This step ensures that it is now safe to cable other routers and/or edge fabrics to the - HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 | HP StorageWorks Multi-protocol Router XPath OS - Page 7
Table 10 list issues to consider when using XPath OS 7.4.1f and the HP StorageWorks MP Router. Table 5 Fibre Channel routing services Issue Description Unexpected LSAN Zone Update messages or unexpected physical device offline messages These messages can occur during normal operation. However - HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 | HP StorageWorks Multi-protocol Router XPath OS - Page 8
Upgrade edge switches to Fabric OS 3.x/4.x. • Manually enable any disabled EX_Ports when the condition occurs. N_Port login (PLOGI). Table 6 FCIP service Issue Serverless backup applications and routed fabrics Extended Copy (XCOPY) commands is not supported if the backup server and copy manager - HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 | HP StorageWorks Multi-protocol Router XPath OS - Page 9
path MTU discovery exists). If configured to enable jumbo frame support on a network that does not support jumbo Ethernet frames end-to-end, the link will fail if a 2 KB FC frame is sent across the FCIP ISL. Table 7 iSCSI Gateway service Issue Description Releasing the IP address for a GbE port - HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 | HP StorageWorks Multi-protocol Router XPath OS - Page 10
Service support The MP Router provides iSCSI support enabling iSCSI initiators to access Fibre Channel-based storage subsystems. For the latest information on supported configurations limitations, see the HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide domains that were created manually, so they are - HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 | HP StorageWorks Multi-protocol Router XPath OS - Page 11
Fabric Assist mode and QuickLoop zones are supported when the MP Router is used for the FCIP services, users of the MP Router are not use firmwareDownload to install the recovery kernel package, follow the product manual instructions to install the XPath Recover RPG through PMON. After you have - HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 | HP StorageWorks Multi-protocol Router XPath OS - Page 12
support Duplicate domain IDs The MP Router supports only qualified SFP media. Run the sfpSupport command for a list of the qualified SFPs. When manually This note does not apply to Fibre Channel Routing Services EX_Ports. Manually assigned but duplicate EX_Port domain IDs are correctly detected. - HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 | HP StorageWorks Multi-protocol Router XPath OS - Page 13
by Fabric OS-based platforms communicate properly through FC-FC routing services on XPath OS 7.30b and are supported. N[L]_Port devices that are connected directly to the MP Router and cannot automatically or manually accept the F_Port's request for Fibre Channel Class 3 are affected. The IBM - HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 | HP StorageWorks Multi-protocol Router XPath OS - Page 14
Channel Management Server platform services. If platform services are enabled on a Fabric E_Port is not Fabric OS open E_Port is not supported on XPath OS. supported Traffic switching In a single MP Router, you XPath OS Administrator Guide. See this guide for explicit instructions on upgrading - HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 | HP StorageWorks Multi-protocol Router XPath OS - Page 15
XPath OS File xpath_os_v7.4.1b Recovery Kernel (rk) File xpath_rk_v1.5.2 xpath_os_v7.4.1c xpath_rk_v1.5.2 xpath_os_v7.4.1d xpath_rk_v1.5.2 xpath_os_v7.4.1e xpath_rk_v1.5.2 xpath_os_v7.4.1f xpath_rk_v1.5.2 Table 12 lists recovery kernel (rk) files for downgrade procedures. Table 12 rk files - HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 | HP StorageWorks Multi-protocol Router XPath OS - Page 16
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Multi-protocol Router XPath OS 7.4.1f
release notes
Part number: 5697
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0243
Tenth edition: November 2009