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HAFM upgrade required for firmware 09.09.00 Consider the following HAFM requirements for firmware 09.09.00: • If you are using the 1U rack-mount HAFM Appliance to manage the Director or Edge Switch, the minimum HAFM version required is 08.09.01. This HAFM software is contained on the HP StorageWorks ha-fabric manager documentation and software CD (Part Number 516-000024-720). • This minimum version of HAFM allows you to manage Directors or Edge Switches running firmware version 09.09.00. However, to use all the new features and enhancements, upgrade to EFCM software 09.07.00. To migrate from HAFM to EFCM, you must first upgrade to HAFM 08.09.01. An upgrade kit to HAFM 08.09.01 is available (Part Number A7490A) for owners of a licensed version of HAFM. This HAFM upgrade is also available on the HP website http:// h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/networking/index.html. Select Retired Products and navigate to your switch model, and then to Download drivers and software. As an alternative, you can perform the firmware upgrade directly to the Director or Edge Switch using the switch's HAFM Basic. Contact your local HP technical resource if you need to obtain a new HAFM version or to confirm compatibility with devices in your SAN before upgrading to this firmware. For more information on upgrading software versions, see the HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager user guide. M-Series and B-Series switch interoperability For details of compatible firmware versions, management software EFCM or Data Center Fabric Manager (DCFM) Enterprise versions, and other requirements for M-Series and B-Series switch interoperability, see the latest application note under Application Notes > Fabric Interoperability, available on the HP website: http://www.hp.com/storage/spock Important information This section lists information that you should consider before using Directors or Edge Switches running firmware 09.09.00. Master log does not display port number For port offline and online messages in the Master log in HAFM or EFCM, the switch port number, switch WWN, and the connected device (Node) WWN should be included in the message. However, the switch WWN appears as the Node WWN, and the Node WWN is not included. HAFM Basic issue with Mozilla browser Access Control List (ACL) IP entries are not validated in HAFM Basic when using Mozilla browser. Default zone is disabled by default The default zone on the Director and Edge Switches is disabled by default. Zoning must be configured in order for devices connected to the Director or Edge Switch to communicate. Director and Edge Switch release notes 13

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HAFM upgrade required for firmware 09.09.00
Consider the following HAFM requirements for firmware 09.09.00:
•
If you are using the 1U rack-mount HAFM Appliance to manage the Director or Edge Switch, the
minimum HAFM version required is 08.09.01. This HAFM software is contained on the
HP Stor-
ageWorks ha-fabric manager documentation and software
CD (Part Number 516-000024-720).
•
This minimum version of HAFM allows you to manage Directors or Edge Switches running firmware
version 09.09.00. However, to use all the new features and enhancements, upgrade to EFCM
software 09.07.00. To migrate from HAFM to EFCM, you must first upgrade to HAFM 08.09.01.
An upgrade kit to HAFM 08.09.01 is available (Part Number A7490A) for owners of a licensed
version of HAFM. This HAFM upgrade is also available on the HP website
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compatibility with devices in your SAN before upgrading to this firmware.
For more information on upgrading software versions, see the
HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager
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M-Series and B-Series switch interoperability
For details of compatible firmware versions, management software EFCM or Data Center Fabric
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Important information
This section lists information that you should consider before using Directors or Edge Switches running
firmware 09.09.00.
Master log does not display port number
For port offline and online messages in the Master log in HAFM or EFCM, the switch port number,
switch WWN, and the connected device (Node) WWN should be included in the message. However,
the switch WWN appears as the Node WWN, and the Node WWN is not included.
HAFM Basic issue with Mozilla browser
Access Control List (ACL) IP entries are not validated in HAFM Basic when using Mozilla browser.
Default zone is disabled by default
The default zone on the Director and Edge Switches is disabled by default. Zoning must be configured
in order for devices connected to the Director or Edge Switch to communicate.
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