HP StorageWorks 2/8-EL SAN Switch 2/8 release notes - Page 15

Important Information about the IV_Domain_Fabric License For more information, refer to the HP StorageWorks MIB Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide, provided in soft copy on the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch Software v3.1 CD, that shipped with your switch. Note: Verify that SNMP-FRAMEWORK-MIB and RFC1155-SMI are loaded before loading v4_0FE.mib. Important Information about the IV_Domain_Fabric License Read the following sections for important information regarding the IV_Domain_Fabric license installed on your SAN Switch 2/8 EL model only. Four Switch Limitation The SAN Switch 2/8 EL ships with a the IV_Domain_Fabric license preinstalled. The IV_Domain_Fabric license limits the number of switches that can be connected to a single fabric to four. If more than four switches (of any type) are added to the fabric where EL switches are installed, Web Tools generates multiple error messages. Note: You can upgrade the 2/8 EL switch to full fabric support by installing an optional upgrade license. See the "Four Switch Limitation Workarounds" described in these Release Notes for instructions on how to purchase the Full Fabric license. Four Switch Limitation Workarounds Use one of the following workarounds to prevent four switch limitation errors. ■ Upgrade the current HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 EL IV_Domain_Fabric license to the optional Full Fabric license. The Full Fabric license provides full fabric functionality, with no limits on the number of switches in the fabric. For purchasing information, contact your authorized HP Sales representative, or go to the HP storage website at: http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/storage.html SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.1.x Release Notes 15