HP 4000/6000/8000 Release Note

Enterprise virtual array connectivity 5.0e for hp-ux
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4000/6000/8000 Enterprise Virtual
Array connectivity 5.0E for HP-UX

release notes

Part number: 5697-5647
Fifth edition: January 2006
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  • Page 1: Release Notes

    HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 Enterprise Virtual Array connectivity 5.0E for HP-UX release notes Part number: 5697-5647 Fifth edition: January 2006...
  • Page 2 © Copyright 2005-2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
  • Page 3: About This Document

    Intended audience These release notes are intended for: • Customers who purchased the HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA4000/6000/8000) storage system to use with the HP-UX operating system • HP customer service personnel responsible for installing and maintaining devices connected...
  • Page 4: Supported Configurations

    NOTE: Secure Path for HP-UX is no longer required EVA storage system This document contains the current product information at the time of this release. The latest product support information and downloads for storage products are available on the HP storage web site: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/index.html EVA documentation...
  • Page 5: Operating System Support

    Native 1 Gb PCI 11iV2.0 HP ServiceGuard AB465A Native 2 Gb A.11.15 or later A9784A Native 2 Gb A9782A Native 2 Gb A6826A Native 2 Gb A6795A Native 2 Gb 4000/6000/8000 Enterprise Virtual Array connectivity 5.0E for HP-UX release notes...
  • Page 6: Required Patches

    Required patches Table 2 lists the minimum patch revisions. Table 2 Patch revisions HP-UX version Minimum patch revision 11.00 PHKL_30511 EVA cumulative patch 11iV1.0 Hardware Enablement Bundle HWEnable 11iB.11.11.0312.4 PHKL_29985 (VxFS cumulative) PHKL_29826 – getmount_entry PHKL_27266 – (u)mount performance PHKL_28984 – Fibre Channel mass storage patch PHKL_28695 VM patch PHKL_28238 Early KRS PHKL_27321 Early KRS...
  • Page 7: Operating Constraints

    This section contains HP recommendations to ensure proper operation of the EVA4000/6000/8000 storage system. Secure Path version Secure Path is an optional EVA4000/6000/8000 multipathing solution. The current version of Secure Path for HP-UX is available on the following web site: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/sanworks/secure-path/index.html 4000/6000/8000 Enterprise Virtual Array connectivity 5.0E for HP-UX release notes...
  • Page 8 Codeload usage When a system with a maximum configuration is running at full capacity, it may experience a time-out condition before codeload is complete. HP recommends that you always upgrade the controller software at an off-peak time. Logical Volume Manager Before creating snapshots or snapclones of a device managed by Logical Volume Manager (LVM), be sure to verify the LVM configuration.

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