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Release Notes HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID Array Fibre Channel Solution Software V8.8 for Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) Product Version: 8.8-1 First Edition (March 2005) Part Number: AA-RV1YA-TE This document contains last-minute and supplemental - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 2
in this document 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 for - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 3
■ ACS Enhancements and Fixes, page 10 ■ Solution Software Updates, page 28 ■ Documentation Updates, page 29 ■ Hardware and Software Support, page 30 ■ ACS Feature Support, page 41 ■ Host Operating System Notes, page 43 ■ Disk Resource Pending Timeout for Large Configurations, page 43 ■ ACS Anomalies - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 4
Intended Audience Intended Audience This document is intended for storage administrators and HP authorized service personnel who install and maintain HP StorageWorks Enterprise or Modular Storage RAID Array products that include HP StorageWorks HSG80 RAID Array Controllers. Conventions The following - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 5
Abbreviations and Acronyms Abbreviations and Acronyms The following abbreviations and acronyms are used throughout this document: ■ ACS-Array Controller Software ■ CCL-Command Console LUN ■ CLI-Command Line Interpreter ■ EISA-Extended Industry Standard Architecture ■ EMU-Environmental Monitoring - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 6
Maintenance and Service Guide, EK-G80MS-SA.C01 - HP StorageWorks HSG60 and HSG80 Array Controller and Array Controller Software Troubleshooting Guide, EK- - Installation and scripting utilities - Device drivers The following supporting documentation is available from the HP StorageWorks web site http - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 7
Channel Arbitrated Loop Configurations Application Note ■ Model 2100 and 2200 Ultra SCSI Controller Enclosures User Guide ■ Model 4300 Family Ultra3 LVD Disk Enclosures User Guide ■ Modular Array Cabinet Restrictions HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID Array Fibre Channel Solution Software V8 - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 8
upgrade instructions as documented in the HP StorageWorks HSG60 and HSG80 Array Controller and Array Controller Software Maintenance and Service Guide to prevent data loss or corruption. If at any time you encounter problems during the upgrade, contact your HP support representative. 8 HSG80 - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 9
SWCC V2.5) or EVA V3.0C (includes SSSU). Note: Any multiple storage system configuration that includes EVA VCS V2.x or 3.x requires multi-bus support. See "Secure Path Software" on page 36 for compatible Secure Path versions. ACS V8.8-1 compatible Secure Path versions and HBA drivers are compatible - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 10
new units through the CLI requires you to manually disable connections. Combines several existing commands to allow you to output and transfer relevant and helpful controller configuration information needed by HP service representatives before and during a support call. Assigns World Wide ID (WWID - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 11
ACS Enhancements and Fixes Table 1: New CLI Commands and Switches (Continued) Item 4. CLI Command or Switch HOST_REDUNDANT NOHOST_REDUNDANT Description and Background Turns on and off the capability to redirect the host to the redundant unit copy for the original requested unit data after the - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 12
ACS Enhancements and Fixes Table 1: New CLI Commands and Switches (Continued) Item CLI Command or Switch 5. DESTROY_MBR Description and Background Removes the 8 MB partition from a presented LUN and destroys the master boot record (MBR) present on new or replacement spares, HP-manufactured - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 13
ACS Enhancements and Fixes Table 1: New CLI Commands and Switches (Continued) Item CLI Command or Switch 6. FAKE_PR Description and Background Note: Use the FAKE_PR switch for maintenance or recovery operations only. If set on a unit, allows the controller to signal to host systems - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 14
ACS Enhancements and Fixes Table 1: New CLI Commands and Switches (Continued) Item CLI Command or Switch 7. REINITIALIZE container-name Description and Background Invokes maintenance actions against initialized containers and modifies container metadata. Also modifies the prior device - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 15
ACS Enhancements and Fixes Table 1: New CLI Commands and Switches (Continued) Item 8. CLI Command or Switch REINITIALIZE container-name TURNSAVEOFF 9. REINITIALIZE container-name SPECIAL_FUNCTION_ONE=INFO Description and Background Disables the option to save configuration information for - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 16
ACS Enhancements and Fixes Table 1: New CLI Commands and Switches (Continued) Item 10. CLI Command or Switch REINITIALIZE container-name SPECIAL_FUNCTION_ONE= PARTITION Description and Background Directs the controller to set the partition flag bits on all devices in a container and establishes - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 17
CONTROLLER. Note: Refer to Chapter 4 of the HP StorageWorks HSG60 and HSG80 Array Controller and Array Controller Software Maintenance and Service Guide for additional details related to this command. HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID Array Fibre Channel Solution Software V8.8 for 17 Windows - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 18
code (6A) prompts you to use specific steps to resolve the problem associated with exceeding the maximum number of host connections. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Array Controller and Array Controller Software Troubleshooting Guide for additional details. New ASC and ASCQ code The following table - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 19
and HSG80 Array Controller and Array Controller Software Troubleshooting Guide for additional information. SHOW CONNECTIONS FULL command array controller subsystems. Configuration changes to disk drive SMART attributes now support HP standards. SMART events are now only reported as recovered errors - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 20
(the base version). No other versions are supported. With this, changes have been made to associated screens. Contact HP support for additional information. Note: If you are Controller and Array Controller Software Command Line Interface Guide for additional information. Note: Since Tru64 UNIX host - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 21
mounted by Tru64 UNIX (that is, units mounted by another supported operating system). New display information after entering the DISPLAY RESOURCES StorageWorks HSG60 and HSG80 Array Controller and Array Controller Software Troubleshooting Guide. Table 3: New FMU Commands and Switches Item 1. - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 22
events in the controller non-volatile memory (NVMEM). Displays pertinent information relative to a controller crash and can be used by an HP service representative to help identify the cause of a controller crash. This command invokes the SHOW LAST ALL FULL FMU command. 22 HSG80 Enterprise Modular - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 23
failover 2. New LFC OE199001 and updates to Repair Code 90 Description The problem involving the loss of the initiator WWID on remote copy set (RCS) units with this issue was recursive. Repair Code 90 has updated troubleshooting steps to handle the following Recursive Bugcheck error scenarios: - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 24
Disk drive error handling improvement Description Follow these steps to troubleshoot the above Recursive Bugcheck error scenarios: 1. On "the ACS has been fixed to substantially reduce issues surrounding controller inoperability problems resulting from the installation of bad disk drives into a - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 25
send and receive diagnostic commands to the controller and resulting in LFC 64030104 has been resolved. The issue involving controller inoperability problems while using FRUTIL which resulted in LFC 018F2087 has been resolved. An issue involving a controller inoperability event, as a result of an - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 26
attempted, refer to the REINITIALIZE command in the HP StorageWorks HSG60 and HSG80 Array Controller and Array Controller Software Command Line Interface Reference Guide for help. The RUN CONFIG command has been improved and now skips bad disk drives after the command is submitted and completes its - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 27
ACS Enhancements and Fixes Table 4: ACS fixes (Continued) Item 22. Subject Controller port TACHYON chip malfunction 23. Excessive abort messages logged by the host 24. Fibre Channel (FC) switch goes port INSYNC state to HSG Description With earlier versions of ACS, controller port TACHYON chip - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 28
V4-4.82a16 (NT) and V5-4.82a16 (W2K and WS2003 (32-bit)). ■ Reestablished support for HP StorageWorks DS-KGPSA-BC PCI FC HBA. ■ Added support for Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 and 4. ■ Windows 2000 Datacenter support is not included in this release. ■ The Solution Software installation program can now - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 29
Solution Software: ■ The section "FC Switch Updates" was removed along with the Fibre Channel Switch Support table. Switch support information is available in the HP SAN Design Reference Guide at http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/saninfrastructure.html. ■ New document Enterprise and Modular Storage - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 30
/storageworks/softwaredrivers/acs/ 2. Select the manuals (guides, supplements, addendum, etc) link under self-help resources. 3. Select the HSG60, HSG80, HSJ80, HSZ80 Supported Disk Drive Matrix link. Switch Support This Fibre Channel Solution Kit supports the Fibre Channel switches and firmware - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 31
System Components This Fibre Channel Solution Software Kit supports the system components and operating system versions listed in Table 6. HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID Array Fibre Channel Solution Software V8.8 for 31 Windows NT, - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 32
X86, ProLiant X86, and ProLiant BL20p and BL40p Blade Servers Operating System ■ Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 6A (does not support blade servers) ■ Microsoft Windows 2000, Service Pack 3 and 4 ■ Microsoft Cluster Server ■ Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) Topology Fibre Channel - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 33
Hardware and Software Support Table 6: Minimum System Requirements (Continued) Adapter Compatibility HP StorageWorks 64-bit, 1 Gbps PCI FC HBA DS-KGPSA-CB (176479-B21), HBA driver V4-4.82a16 (NT) - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 34
supported for Windows Server 2003 (32-bit). ■ HS_Service records system errors used in conjunction with remote diagnostics services provided through Proactive Services and Configuration Guide. For more information on SWCC Client operation, see the Command Console Version 2.5 User Guide and the - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 35
, it is not recommended or required to use multiple Agents for any other purpose. Note: SWCC Agent V2.3.2, Build 79 or later supports the locking feature. This release of Solution Software exceeds this requirement. Multiple Management Sessions Though multiple Clients can be used to monitor the - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 36
the Secure Path software shown in Table 7. Table 7: Secure Path Compatibility Operating System Supported Product Version Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6A V4.0 Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 and 4 See note for blade servers ProLiant BL20p and BL40p V4.0 or higher for all other servers Windows - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 37
Hardware and Software Support In cases where ACS functional builds other than V8.8-1F are required, ensure that all necessary components for those configurations are at the proper level - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 38
Solely for the purpose of performing upgrades to ACS, the Solution Software Kit supports ACS V8.6. HP recommends that you avoid mixing ACS versions in the same Array Controller and Array Controller Software Maintenance and Service Guide ■ Solution Software Release Notes-HSG80 Enterprise Modular - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 39
Windows, contact your HP technical support representative. Note: For information (32-bit) Installation and Configuration Guide. New Solution Software Kit V8.8-1 Secure Path V4.0-1 or higher for Windows in accordance with the instructions provided with that product. If you are using Secure Path V3 - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 40
Solution Software Kit Upgrade Procedures Dynamic Disks The use of Snapshots and Snapclones in HP SANs is not supported in a Windows 2000 environment if the Snapshot or Snapclone is presented to the same Windows 2000 host as the LUN from which the Snapshot or - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 41
ACS Feature Support ACS Feature Support The following sections provide details for specific ACS features. SCSI of Chapter 1 in the HP StorageWorks HSG80 ACS Solution Software Installation and Configuration Guide. HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID Array Fibre Channel Solution Software V8.8 for - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 42
SAN Boot Procedures Booting from the SAN is supported for Windows NT and Windows 2000. SAN boot procedures are available on the HP web site at http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/ - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 43
Host Operating System Notes Disk Resource Pending Timeout for Large Configurations In order to ensure continuous operation of Disk Resources across SAN perturbations with Disk Resource counts greater than eight, it is recommended that the Pending Timeout parameter for each Disk Resource be increased - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 44
Host Operating System Notes Host Operating System Support of Multi-Bus Failover Multi-bus failover is supported on the Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) operating system through the use of Secure Path software. See "Secure Path Software" - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 45
Host Operating System Notes The resulting display should appear similar to the following: Connection Unit Name Operating system Controller Port Address Status Offset !NEWCON68 WINNTVMSTRU64_UNIX OTHER 2 021900 OL other 0 HOST_ID=2000-0000-C920-A562 ADAPTER_ID=1000-0000-C920-A562 !NEWCON69 - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 46
Host Operating System Notes 6. Delete the offline host connections by typing: HSGA> DELETE HSGA> DELETE ... 7. Rename the new connections to the name of the previously matching offline host connection name by typing: HSGA> RENAME ! - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 47
, and Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) can run MSCS software. See documents that come with Microsoft's software kits for instructions on setting up Microsoft clusters. ■ There is no Hot Plug support for FC HBAs under Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) at this time. Check the - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 48
on new disk drives, as discussed in the "Disk Device Support" on page 30, create a unit and delete the During such a system or adapter changeover, be sure to manually remap drives to drive letters using Disk Manager. This restores Software Installation and Configuration Guide and use the software - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 49
instructed by Microsoft's documentation. 3. Reboot. 4. Install the HBA driver upgrade as instructed in the HP StorageWorks HSG80 ACS Solution Software Installation and Configuration Guide ), which provides more information about the registry growth problem. Large LUNs for Windows NT and Windows 2000 - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 50
Path V4.0x, the maximum number of LUNs is 128 per storage system. The LUNs can be contiguous or non-contiguous. Note: Large LUNs are supported on Windows NT, Windows 2000 Server, and Windows 2000 Advanced Server. The chart below indicates cases in which Large LUNs are enabled. ACS V8.5 WNT - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 51
Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) Notes Known Limitations In Windows 2000, if any LUN greater than 7 is removed and a subsequent disk rescan is performed, the Found New Hardware wizard may ask you to finish the installation of the device that was removed. The Device Manager - HP StorageWorks EMA16000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID - Page 52
ACS Anomalies ACS Anomalies If you issue the INITIALIZE SAVE_CONFIGURATION CLI command on a JBOD disk to save the controller configuration while the unit is not above the container, the command appears to work, but the save operation does not occur. You must place the unit above the JBOD, and then
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Release Notes
HP
StorageWorks
HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID
Array Fibre Channel Solution Software
V8.8
for Windows NT, Windows 2000, and
Windows Server 2003 (32-bit)
Product Version:
8.8-1
First Edition (March 2005)
Part Number:
AA-RV1YA-TE
This document contains last-minute and supplemental information about your Solution
Software. In the event of conflicting information between these Release Notes and other
documents contained in this product release, the Release Notes content takes precedence. For
the latest version of these Release Notes and other product documentation, visit the HP web site
at
.