HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Release Note
HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Release Note

HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Release Note

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Part Number: AA-RTDZA-TE/958-000284-001
First Edition (January 2003)
These release notes contain late-breaking and supplemental information for the
HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 and Edge Switch 2/32.
For the latest version of these Release Notes and other Edge Switch documentation,
visit the HP storage website at:
http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/storage.html.
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Summary of Contents for HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24

  • Page 1 hp StorageWorks edge switch release notes Part Number: AA-RTDZA-TE/958-000284-001 First Edition (January 2003) These release notes contain late-breaking and supplemental information for the HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 and Edge Switch 2/32. For the latest version of these Release Notes and other Edge Switch documentation, visit the HP storage website at: http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/storage.html.
  • Page 2 © Hewlett-Packard Company, 2003. All rights reserved. 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: Firmware Version 04.01.02, Build

    edge switch release notes These Release Notes contain late breaking and supplemental information for the HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 and Edge Switch 2/32. Be sure to read these Release Notes before installing an edge switch. This information is periodically updated and available on the World Wide Web at: http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/storage.html.
  • Page 4: Related Documentation

    edge switch release notes Related Documentation In addition to these release notes, HP provides corresponding information: • hp StorageWorks edge switch 2/24 rack mount kit installation instructions, AA-RTDGB-TE/958-000285-001 • hp StorageWorks edge switch 2/24 flexport upgrade instruction, AA-RTDHA-TE/958-000286-000 • hp StorageWorks edge switch 2/24 installation guide, AA-RTDWA-TE/958-000283-000 •...
  • Page 5: Cd-Rom Directory Structure

    edge switch release notes CD-ROM Directory Structure The hp StorageWorks edge switch documentation and firmware CD contains the following items: CD-ROM Directory Structure for Edge Switch 2/24 and Edge Switch 2/32 Documentation • Manuals.pdf – (HP StorageWorks Edge Switch and Edge Switch 2/32 Documentation;...
  • Page 6: Supported Configurations

    edge switch release notes — firmwareupdate.txt – (Instructions for updating Firmware) • Acrobat — RP505ENU.EXE – (Windows installation file for Acrobat Reader 5.0 with Search) Supported Configurations Operation of multiple switches in a fabric topology is subject to the following topology limits.
  • Page 7: Cable Requirements

    edge switch release notes Cable Requirements IMPORTANT: Please note that optical cables for the edge switch must be ordered separately. For cables measuring up to 500 meters (1 Gbps) or 300 meters (2 Gbps), use multi-mode Fibre Channel cables. For longer cables, use single-mode Fibre Channel cables.
  • Page 8: Isl Disconnect Causes Nos Error With The Openvms Operating Systems

    edge switch release notes HSG80 Transparent Mode Not Recommended with Controller in SCSI-3 Mode with HP-UX Operating Systems Due to an issue with non-existent duplicate LUNs being displayed with the HP-UX operating systems, the HSG80 controller is restricted to SCSI-2 mode of operation when set to Transparent failover mode.
  • Page 9: Using The Same Firmware

    edge switch release notes Updating an Earlier Version of Firmware FW that predates the 1.3/1.4 FW release must first be updated to a 1.3 FW version or higher before the final update to 2.00.00_33 or 2.00.02_1 can be completed. Using the Same Firmware All switches and directors managed by HAFM should have the same FW level installed—whether 1 Gbps or 2 Gbps capable.
  • Page 10: Ports May Accumulate Spurious Events

    edge switch release notes Ports May Accumulate Spurious Events A port may accumulate “Invalid transmission word” and “Bit-Error Threshold Link Incident” events when a transceiver is poorly seated resulting in a poor ground connection. Workaround Reseating the optical transceiver will correct the problem. edge switch release notes...

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