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hp StorageWorks Release Notes - HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID Array Fibre Channel Solution Software Version 8.7A for Novell NetWare Part Number: AA-RFB8H-TE Eighth Edition (January 2004) Product Version: 8.7A This document contains last-minute and supplemental information about your Solution - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 2
use the software only for activities directly relating to the delivery of, and only during the term of, the applicable services delivered by Compaq or its authorized service provider. Customer may not modify or reverse engineer, remove, or transfer the software or make the software or any resultant - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 3
• "Hardware and Software Support", page 14 • "ACS Feature Support", page 20 • " Problem Situations", page 25 • "Host Operating System Notes", page 27 • "Documentation Anomalies", page 28 Intended Audience This document is intended for storage administrators and StorageWorks customer service - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 4
Conventions Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this document: • Unless otherwise specified, all references to controllers or array controllers imply the StorageWorks HSG80 RAID Array Controller. • Unless otherwise specified, all references to StorageWorks Array Controller - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 5
Array Controller ACS Version 8.7 CLI Reference Guide - HSG80 Array Controller ACS Version 8.7 Maintenance and Service Guide - HSG80 Array Controller ACS Version 8.7 Troubleshooting Reference Guide - Command Console Version 2.5 User Guide - Command Console Version 2.5 Release Notes - Registration - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 6
supporting documentation is available from the StorageWorks website: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/index.html • SAN Design Reference Guide, card containing the new ACS software. Included in this section are instructions for determining the ACS version running on your RAID Array. Once ACS - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 7
or a subsequently patched version of ACS Version 8.7, contact your support provider for instructions on how to obtain the updated version. If the ACS version the instructions and scripts needed to apply the patch. See the HSG80 Array Controller ACS Version 8.7 Maintenance and Service Guide for - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 8
Code Patch utility by typing the following command: HSG80> RUN CLCP New Features This section briefly describes new features and changes that are supported by the Version 8.7A release of the Solution Software together with the array controller running ACS Version 8.7. ACS Feature Enhancements The - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 9
Threshold for Drives CLEAR_ERRORS DRIVE_ERRORS SET DRIVE_ERROR_THRESHOLD SHOW DRIVE_ERROR_THRESHOLD See the HSG80 Array Controller ACS Version 8.7 CLI Reference Guide for complete syntax details. Release Notes - HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID Array Fibre Channel Solution 9 Software Version - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 10
Switch 2/32 (32 Ports FC, 2 Gbps) - SAN Edge Switch 2/16 (16 Ports FC, 2 Gbps) - SAN Edge Switch 2/24 (24 Ports FC, 2 Gbps) See "Switch Support", page 18, for additional information. IMPORTANT: StorageWorks recommends that you do not mix switch firmware versions in your SAN. The best practice is to - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 11
Software Applications", page 19, was updated. • The section "Disk Device Support", page 15, was updated. • The "Document Catalog" section and Notes to the HSG80 Array Controller ACS Version 8.7 Maintenance and Service Guide. • The "Solution Software Upgrade Procedures" section was moved from - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 12
controller enclosure, see the Model 2100 and 2200 Ultra SCSI Controller Enclosures User Guide. • For information about how to install drives in either a Model 4314 disk up to 14 disks per SCSI bus. The maximum number of disks supported by an array controller (single or cooperating pair) is 84. The - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 13
bus. SCSI Cables SCSI cables must be ordered separately to connect the 43xx shelves to the Model 2200 enclosure. The following SCSI cables are supported. Table 3: SCSI Cable Options SCSI Cable Options 1-meter SCSI cable 2-meter SCSI cable 3-meter SCSI cable 5-meter SCSI cable 10-meter SCSI cable - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 14
separately and install them in any supported RETMA rack or cabinet. Hardware and Software Support This section lists the hardware, devices 240V high-powered blowers; one AC input box; one enhanced EMU; one pedestal user's guide; six single-ended I/O modules • DS-SW370-EA-RAID pedestal; five 180-watt - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 15
pedestal user's guide; one enhanced EMU; one PVA, metric mounting hardware • DS-BA370-MA-Maintenance option for the SW370 and BA370 field service option, FRU 256 MB cache upgrade for HSX80 Disk Device Support This Fibre Channel Solution Software Kit supports the disk devices listed in Table 4 at - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 16
Hardware and Software Support Table 4: Supported Disk Drives Option Part Number 176494-B21 232432-B22 232916-B22 176496-B22 127968-001 Device/ Model BC072638A2 BD07264546 BD0726459C BD0726536C BF03664664 BF03665223 BD0366349C BD036635C5 - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 17
Hardware and Software Support Table 4: Supported Disk Drives (Continued) Option Part Number 142673-B22 Device/ Model BD01862A67 Capacity (GB) 18.2 Speed (RPM) 10,000 Minimum Microcode Version B007 Minimum Hardware Version - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 18
A01 380691-B21 DS-RZ1CF-VW 4.3 7,200 0372/N1H1/ A01 1614 Switch Support This Fibre Channel Solution Kit supports the Fibre Channel switches and firmware versions listed in the HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide at http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 19
, ensure that all necessary components for those configurations are at the proper level prior to upgrading your ACS code. NOTE: DRM is supported on Novell NetWare Version 5.1 and 6.0 only. Release Notes - HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID Array Fibre Channel Solution 19 Software Version 8.7A - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 20
HSG80 Array Controller ACS Version 8.7 Maintenance and Service Guide. ACS Version 8.7 supports both the dual-redundant controller rolling upgrade and and switch firmware, as well as controller-based upgrade. Specific instructions for the Solution Software and the proper sequence for all components - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 21
system as a single virtual disk. Up to eight partitions may be created per storageset or disk drive. Disk partitioning is supported under all failover modes supported by your operating system. Write History Logging Write history logging, available to users of ACS Version 8.7P, uses a log unit - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 22
Configuration Rules Configuration Rules The following list defines maximum configuration rules for the controller: • 128 visible LUNs/200 assignable unit numbers - In SCSI-2 mode, if the CCL is enabled, the result is 127 visible LUNs and one CCL. - In SCSI-3 mode, if the CCL is enabled, the result - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 23
system components may also apply. Keep these constraints in mind to avoid problems and to help achieve the maximum performance from your controller. See the . See the HSG80 Array Controller ACS Version 8.7 CLI Reference Guide included with this kit for configuration commands. Release Notes - - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 24
ACS Version 8.7 Maintenance and Service Guide. This prevents the ECB from the HSG80 Array Controller ACS Version 8.7 Troubleshooting Reference Guide. For dual ECB failures, it states controller configuration, you see a new set of instructions after the new controller was inserted: If the other - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 25
code patch information to the software. This option is supported on single controller configurations only. ACS Version 8.7 saves a configuration saved on this or another HSG80 array controller. Avoiding Problem Situations Under certain conditions, you may experience unusual array controller behavior - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 26
Avoiding Problem Situations Adding, Moving, and Changing Devices The array controller maintains a command usage and syntax. See the HSG80 Array Controller ACS Version 8.7 Maintenance and Service Guide for correct device removal and addition procedures. Moving Storagesets Move only normal storagesets. - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 27
instruct the array controllers to flush all unwritten data from the cache modules and discontinue all I/O activity. For more information regarding the SHUTDOWN controller command, see the HSG80 Array Controller ACS Version 8.7 CLI Reference Guide and Service Guide. Unit is not supported with the - HP StorageWorks MA8000 | HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID A - Page 28
on the same system can cause problems. NetWare does not allow you supported by this Solution Software under NetWare. Documentation Anomalies • All references to StorageWorks Command Console (SWCC) in the HSG80 ACS Solution Software Version 8.7 for Novell Netware Installation and Configuration Guide
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Release Notes –
HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID Array Fibre Channel
Solution Software Version 8.7A for Novell NetWare
Part Number: AA-RFB8H-TE
Eighth Edition (January 2004)
Product Version:
8.7A
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.
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