Storageworks core switch 2/64 and core switch 2/64 powerpak b-series family (13 pages)
Summary of Contents for HP StorageWorks 2/140 - Director Switch
Page 1
release notes hp StorageWorks director Product Version: FW V04.01.02-4/HAFM SW V06.03.01-5 Second Edition (April 2003) Part Number: AA–RTDVB–TE/958–000276–002 These release notes contain late-breaking and supplemental information for the HP StorageWorks Director 2/64 and Director 2/140. For the latest version of these Release Notes and other director documentation, access the HP storage website at: http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/storage.html.
About this Document About this Document These Release Notes contain late breaking and supplemental information for the HP StorageWorks Director 2/64 and Director 2/140. Be sure to read these Release Notes before installing a Director 2/64 and Director 2/140. This information is periodically updated and available on the http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/storage.html.
Release Notes Information Release Notes Information These Release Notes cover the following major topics: HSG80 Transparent Mode Not Supported with IBM AIX, page 9 HSG80 Transparent Mode Not Recommended with Controller in SCSI-3 Mode with HP-UX Operating Systems, page 10 ISL Disconnect Causes NOS Error with the OpenVMS Operating Systems, page 10...
Intended Audience Intended Audience This document is intended for customers who purchased the HP StorageWorks Director 2/64 or Director 2/140. Firmware Version 04.01.02, Build 04 Firmware Version 04.01.00, Build 12 is the initial firmware released with the Director 2/64 and Director 2/140. A copy of the latest version of the firmware, 04.01.02, Build 04 (as of this date) is contained on the HP StorageWorks Director Documentation and Firmware CD (Part Number 524-000002-001).
CD-ROM Directory Structure hp StorageWorks m-series rack mount kit installation instructions, AA-RQZPC-TE/958-000292-000 hp StorageWorks CLI reference guide for directors and edge switches, AA-RQ7AC-TE hp StorageWorks SNMP reference guide for directors and edge switches, AA-RQ7BC-TE hp StorageWorks SAN high availability planning guide, AA-RS2DB-TE hp StorageWorks embedded web server user guide, AA-RTDRA-TE hp StorageWorks ha-fabric manager user guide, AA-RS2CB-TE hp StorageWorks HAFM server installation guide, AA-RT4KB-TE...
Cable Requirements least two ISLs should connect any two director-class fabric elements. Because this number is subject to change, contact your HP authorized service representative for the current number of ISLs supported per director. Hop Count—The fibre channel theoretical limit of ISL connections traversed (hop count) in a single path through a fabric is 7.
Important Information Important Information This section describes important information related to the Director 2/64 and Director 2/140. HAFM Upgrade Required for Firmware Version 04.01.02 Build 04 If you are using the HAFM server to manage the Director 2/140, Director 2/64, Edge Switch 2/32, Edge Switch 2/24, and/or Edge Switch 2/16, and they are running firmware version 04.01.02 build 4, you need to upgrade HAFM to version 06.03.01 build 5 (minimum).
Known Issues 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.
Known Issues Reinstalling Feature Licenses Feature Licenses (or keys) must be reinstalled after performing a factory reset on a director to regain use of the licensed features (e.g., SANtegrity). Multiple FC HBA Ports in Separate Zones Multiple FC HBA ports in the same host should be placed in separate zones, or they might be perceived as potential targets (some HBAs log-in as both host and target).
Known Issues Director Properties Description May Be Incorrect The text shown in the Description field of the Director Properties panel for the Director 2/140 may be incorrect. It may show SAN Director 64. This has no effect on the operation of the Director 2/140. This is a user-configurable description for the director, and may be changed to whatever you want by choosing Configure >...
Page 13
Known Issues Workaround On a stable system after the diald software has run for a few cycles the discovery information will remain unchanged. In order to minimize the opportunity for this conflict to occur with any programs using ioscan, you can modify the polling period to a larger value.