HP StorageWorks 8/24 HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.2a release notes (5697-0350 - Page 15
Fibre Channel Routing scalability, Firmware upgrade instructions, Important notes
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Fibre Channel Routing scalability For the latest FCR scalability support information, see the HP StorageWorks SAN design reference guide, available at: http://www.hp.com/go/sandesignguide Firmware upgrade instructions IMPORTANT: HP strongly recommends that users upgrade to Fabric OS 6.1.2a as soon as possible. Upgrading to Fabric OS 6.1.2a is allowed only from Fabric OS 6.0.x. See "Update recommendations" on page 6 for additional guidelines. To access the latest Fabric OS 6.1.2a firmware, configuration files, and MIB files, see the HP website: http://www.hp.com/support/downloads At the website: 1. Under Storage, select Storage Networking. 2. Select the link for the appropriate switch, select your product, and then select Cross operating system (BIOS, firmware, Diagnostics, etc.) 3. Select Firmware. 4. Select V6.x Firmware for HP StorageWorks B-series Fibre Channel Switches for 6.1.2a: • To download the firmware, select Download. • To read the release notes, select the Release Notes tab. To verify that the firmware download process is complete, enter the firmwareDownloadStatus command on the switch, verify that the process is complete, and then proceed to the next switch. Important notes Table 6 provides information you should consider before upgrading to Fabric OS 6.1.2a. Table 6 Fabric OS 6.1.2a release information Topic Description PID format Starting with Fabric OS version 6.x, the only supported PID format is core pid (1). See the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1x administrator guide for details. HP StorageWorks B-series The FR4-18i ships with Fabric OS 6.x. If inserted in a chassis running a version MP Router Blade (FR4- of firmware that is different than the version currently on the blade, the blade 18i) firmware will be upgraded or downgraded to match the version on the chassis. FICON support The FC4-48 and FC8-48 port blades are not supported to connect to System z environments via FICON channels or via FCP zLinux on System z. To attach the 4/256 Director or DC Director to the System z environment, use an FC4-16, FC4-32, FC8-16, or FC8-32 port blade. HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.2a release notes 15