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- HP StorageWorks 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes - Page 1
HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes Part number: 5697-7757 Fifth edition: January 2009 - HP StorageWorks 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes - Page 2
Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to the U.S. Government under vendor's standard commercial license. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are - HP StorageWorks 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes - Page 3
a switch configuration" in HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch command line interface guide. You can use the Simple SAN Connection Manager (SSCM) application, the switch QuickTools application, or the switch Command Line Interface (CLI) to install new firmware. Install firmware on one switch - HP StorageWorks 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes - Page 4
start instructions • One Read-Me-First document • One End User License Agreement (EULA) • One HP StorageWorks Rack-Mount Kit quick start installation instructions document • One HP StorageWorks 8Gb Simple SAN Connection kit cabling guide • One HP StorageWorks Simple SAN Connection Manager software - HP StorageWorks 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes - Page 5
• One standard power cord • One HP Power Distribution Unit (PDU) power cable • One serial cable Products supported The 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch supports the following storage arrays: • HP StorageWorks MSA1000 (active/active failover only- firmware 7.x or later) • HP StorageWorks MSA1500 (active - HP StorageWorks 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes - Page 6
for the latest support information. Supported configurations For supported configuration information, see the HP StorageWorks SAN design reference guide, available on the HP website: http://www.hp.com/go/sandesignguide. Enhancements This section describes enhancements for the firmware 8.0.2.02.00 - HP StorageWorks 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes - Page 7
For information about installing these products, see the HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch quick start installation instructions, HP StorageWorks 8Gb Simple SAN Connection Kit quick start instructions, and other documentation available on the HP website: http://www.hp.com/go/8Gb-SSC - HP StorageWorks 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes - Page 8
Switch to communicate with the HP Open Service Event Manager (OSEM) application. The minimum required version of OSEM (version 1.4.5) has been released. Instructions to configure Call Home to HP Services can be found in the HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch installation and reference guide - HP StorageWorks 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes - Page 9
causes time stamp differences in the various switch logs. • Changing date/time. If you are not using NTP to manage the date/time and manually change the date/time and then change update to show N/A when a port is configured as a Donor port. HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes 9 - HP StorageWorks 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes - Page 10
sometimes does not see new targets. Workaround: Reset ports on B-Series or Brocade switches where affected devices are attached. • Issue: A switch port connected to an HP StorageWorks 81E PCle FC HBA (LPe12000 HBA) or HP StorageWorks 82E PCle FC HBA (Lpe12002 HBA) may report bad frames, or CRC, or - HP StorageWorks 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes - Page 11
map, right-click the switch icon and on the shortcut menu, click Get Switch Properties. 2. In the Switch Selection dialog box, select the switch you want to view. 3. After viewing the switch properties, click OK to close the dialog box. HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes 11 - HP StorageWorks 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch release notes - Page 12
QuickTools: 1. Log in to the 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch through a web browser using the switch IP address. 2. Click the switch in the fabric tree displayed in the left panel. 3. Select the Switch tab at the bottom of the faceplate display. 4. Click the Firmware button on the left side of the display
HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel
Switch release notes
Part number: 5697-7757
Fifth edition: January 2009