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HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes Part number: 5697-7838 Fourth edition: March 2009 - HP StorageWorks 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 2
2009 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 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 3
new features, including: • Enhanced connectivity with M-Series products • Support for native connectivity modes on all 8-Gb blades and platforms • recovery on all 8-Gb platforms • FCIP performance enhancements • Port Fencing support in Fabric Watch HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes 3 - HP StorageWorks 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 4
were removed from Web Tools (resident in the firmware) and migrated into the Data Center Fabric Manager supports the following Director blades: • HP StorageWorks SAN Director 32 Port 8-Gb FC blade (Brocade FC8-32) • HP StorageWorks SAN Director 48 Port 8-Gb FC blade (Brocade FC8-48) NOTE: The HP - HP StorageWorks 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 5
SAN Director model only, not supported in the DC SAN Backbone Director • Brocade 4-Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem (Brocade 4012) • Brocade 4-Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem (Brocade 4024) • HP StorageWorks 8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switches (Brocade 300) • HP StorageWorks 8/40 SAN Switch - HP StorageWorks 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 6
is supported with the following HP products only: • Brocade 4-Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem (Brocade 4012) • Brocade 4-Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem (Brocade 4024) • HP StorageWorks 4/16 SAN Switch (Brocade 200E) • HP StorageWorks 8/8 SAN Switch (Brocade 300) • HP StorageWorks - HP StorageWorks 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 7
switch provides all 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 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 8
running in McDATA Fabric Mode. M-EOS products in the fabric must be running M-EOS 09.07.00 or later. • M-EOS Open Fabric Mode support-HP supports interopmode 3 on Fabric OS 6.1.x with the 4/256 SAN Director & DC SAN Backbone Director. This allows Directors to participate directly in M-EOS fabrics - HP StorageWorks 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 9
troubleshooting or analysis. Buffer credit recovery Fabric OS 6.1.x implements the credit recovery protocol, described in FC-FS standards. This feature is supported ) when compressibility exceeds 2:1. Previous firmware releases capped FC data rates to HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes 9 - HP StorageWorks 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 10
different versions of Fabric OS, HP recommends that you perform the configuration via an interface (such as Web Tools) to a product with the most recent version of Fabric OS. Some older versions of Fabric OS do not fully support newer hardware models, and problems may arise when configuring settings - HP StorageWorks 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 11
modes for deployment with M-EOS-based products. All HP StorageWorks models that are supported by Fabric OS 6.1.1b support both interopmodes 2 and 3, with the exception of the HP StorageWorks 4/32 SAN Switch. Table 1 specifies the support of various Fabric OS features when operating in either - HP StorageWorks 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 12
Broadcast Zoning No No FDMI No No Remote Switch No No Port Mirroring (8-Gb port mirroring supported in Fabric OS 6.1 and later) Yes Yes Extended Fabrics Yes Yes8 Alias Server No No Platform Service No No FCIP (VE_Ports) Yes Yes IPFC (IP over FC) Yes9 Yes8 M-EQS ALPA 0x13 - HP StorageWorks 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 13
OS switch. NOTE: FICON Cascaded CUP is qualified only on select platforms. Prerequisites Table 2 lists the supported Fabric OS firmware versions. HP recommends using the latest supported firmware release versions to get the greatest benefit from the SAN. For a list of retired products, see the - HP StorageWorks 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 14
32 Port 4-Gb Blade (FC4-32) nl HP StorageWorks 400 MP Router nl HP StorageWorks 4/32 SAN Switch 5.1.1b 5.3.1b 6.1.1b Brocade 4-Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem nl Brocade 4-Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem 5.3.0b 6.1.1b HP StorageWorks 48 Port 4-Gb Blade (FC4-48) 5.3.0b - HP StorageWorks 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 15
, 16-EL Not supported. End of support December 2007. HP StorageWorks MSA SAN Switch 2/8, SAN Switch 2/8-EL, 2/16 3.2.1c1 HP StorageWorks SAN Switches 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/32, 4/8, 4/32, 4/16; HP StorageWorks SAN Directors 2/128, 4/256; HP StorageWorks 400 Multi-Protocol Router; Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch - HP StorageWorks 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 16
information in the edge fabric. 5HP recommends that M-EOS products operate with the most recent version of M-EOS released and supported for interoperability. M-EOS 9.8.0 is the earliest version of firmware that is qualified to interoperate with Fabric OS 6.1.1b or later. 4/256 SAN Director blade - HP StorageWorks 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 17
support information, see the HP StorageWorks SAN design reference guide, available at: http://www.hp.com/go/sandesignguide Firmware upgrade instructions IMPORTANT: HP 1b firmware, configuration files, and MIB files, see the HP website: http://www.hp.com/support/downloads At the website: HP - HP StorageWorks 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 18
and then select Cross operating system (BIOS, firmware, Diagnositcs, etc.) 3. Select Firmware (HP StorageWorks Fabric OS release notes 13). 4. Select V6.x Firmware for HP StorageWorks B-Series Fibre Channel Switches for 6.1.1b: • To download the firmware, select Download. • To read the release notes - HP StorageWorks 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 19
supported PID format is nl core pid (1). See the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.x administrator guide for details. HP StorageWorks The FR4-18i ships with Fabric OS 6.x. If inserted in a chassis running a version B-Series MP Router Blade of firmware Quality of Service (QoS) Major problems occur if - HP StorageWorks 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 20
should consider before you upgrade to the Fabric OS 6.1.1b firmware release. Table 8 Fabric OS 6.1.1b release information DCFM compatibility the earliest versions of HP software supported in this release; these are the earliest supported software versions that interoperate. HP recommends using the - HP StorageWorks 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 21
any switches are running Fabric OS 5.x or ealier, only manual distribution can be used. Fabric OS 6.0 or later allows support HP frame-based trunking for devices such as Time Division Multiplexor (TDM). To support to aid in troubleshooting. • Enables use of passive FTP to download firmware. • Enables - HP StorageWorks 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 22
• High availability failover and user notification occur on the 4/256 SAN Director when there is a failed Ethernet chip (Oscillator chip). • Advanced Zoning with Web Tools licenses are no longer necessary, starting wit Fabric OS 6.1.x. These features are automatically enabled on all products running - HP StorageWorks 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 23
Domain Switch Admin > DCC policies Performance Monitoring Configure > Zoning Viewing FCIP tunnels is still supported in Web Tools 6.1.1, but New, Edit Config, and Delete are available only in DCFM. for both online and offline database Zoning HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes 23 - HP StorageWorks 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 24
firmware Brocade switches cannot be managed if only IPv6 addressing is supported . Fixed in Fabric OS 6.1.1. HBA is not following Fibre Channel protocol standards, which could cause a switch reboot. Fixed in Fabric OS 6.1.1. Problems Fixed in Fabric OS 6.1.1. HP 400 Multi-Protocol Router - HP StorageWorks 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 25
to GA_NXT Request frame is being rejected by a third-party storage device because the frame size is 680 bytes. Fixed in Fabric OS 6.1.1. HP 8/80 FRU faulty status not recovered after connecting to correct power supply after operating with a single power supply. Fixed in Fabric OS 6.1.1. A Tape - HP StorageWorks 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 26
1b fixes Table 12 lists defects closed in the Fabric OS 6.1.1b firmware release. Table 12 Fabric OS 6.1.1b closed defects Closed defect summary Solution Fixed in Fabric OS 6.1.1b CRC errors were seen on trunk ports between an HP 8/40 and 8/80 switch with a particular SFP type. Fixed in Fabric OS - HP StorageWorks 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 27
Fabric OS 6.1.1b Unexpected errors encountered during Tape Cancel and Selective Reset processing during tape creation/restore with FICON tape. Fixed in Fabric OS 6.1.1b HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes 27 - HP StorageWorks 8/40 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838 - Page 28
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release notes
Part number: 5697-7838
Fourth edition: March 2009