HP StorageWorks 2/32 - SAN Switch Release Note
Common software and switch options version 3.0.x/4.0.x
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Part Number: AV-RTQUA-TE
First Edition (October 2002)
Product Version:
V3.0.x/V4.0.x
This document contains last-minute and supplemental information
about your common software and switch options. In the event of
conflicting information between these Release Notes and other
documents contained in this product release, the Release Notes
contents take precedence.
For the latest version of these Release Notes and other product
documentation, visit the StorageWorks website at:
http://www.compaq.com/storage/index.html.
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Page 1: Release Notes
hp StorageWorks common software and switch options version 3.0.x/4.0.x release notes Part Number: AV-RTQUA-TE First Edition (October 2002) Product Version: V3.0.x/V4.0.x This document contains last-minute and supplemental information about your common software and switch options. In the event of conflicting information between these Release Notes and other documents contained in this product release, the Release Notes contents take precedence. - Page 2 © Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002. 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.
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Page 3: Intended Audience
Release Notes Contents Release Notes Contents These Release Notes cover the following major topics: • Common Software Descriptions — “Diagnostics and Error Messages Overview,” page 5 — “Fabric OS Procedures Overview,” page 5 — “Fabric OS Reference Overview,” page 5 —... - Page 4 Release Notes Contents • HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric Version 3.0.x/4.0.x User Guide, part number AA-RTSDA-TE • HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.0.x/4.0.x Reference Guide, part number AA-RS24A-TE • HP StorageWorks Fabric Operating System Procedures Version 3.0.x/4.0.x User Guide, part number AA-RS23A-TE •...
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Page 5: Diagnostics And Error Messages Overview
Common Software Descriptions Common Software Descriptions The descriptions included in this section apply to the software and information that ships with all HP StorageWorks switches that run Fabric OS. Common software products include: • Diagnostics and Error Messages Overview • Fabric OS Procedures Overview •... -
Page 6: Web Tools Overview
Common Software Descriptions Web Tools Overview Web Tools provides a graphical interface that allows the administrator to monitor and manage entire fabrics and individual switches and ports from a standard workstation. It is a standard product that runs on all StorageWorks switches running the V3.0.x or 4.0.x firmware streams. Web Tools is documented in the HP StorageWorks Web Tools Version 3.0.x/4.0.x User Guide. -
Page 7: Advanced Performance Monitoring Overview
Switch Options Descriptions and Requirements Switch Options Descriptions and Requirements The descriptions and requirements in this section apply to the licensed options in Fabric OS, including: • Advanced Performance Monitoring Overview • Extended Fabric Overview and Configuration Support • Fabric Watch Overview and Information •... - Page 8 Switch Options Descriptions and Requirements The maximum number of 'HOPS' or inter-switch links allowed in a Fabric is seven and only one of these links can be a very long Extended Link (> 10 kilometers). The maximum distance for a very long Extended Link 1 Gigabit Link is 100 kilometers. Given these limits the maximum of 160 kilometers is possible with one 100-kilometer link and six 10-kilometer links.
- Page 9 Switch Options Descriptions and Requirements Speed Port a Port b Port c Port d 1 Gigabit/second L1/L0 Fx/LE 1 Gigabit/second Fx/LE Fx/LE Fx/LE 1 Gigabit/second L1/L0 L1/L0 L1/L0 L1/L0 1 Gigabit/second Fx/LE Fx/LE Fx/LE Fx/LE 2 Gigabit/second 2 Gigabit/second Fx/L0/LE/L1 2 Gigabit/second L0/LE L0/LE/Fx...
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Page 10: Fabric Watch Overview And Information
Switch Options Descriptions and Requirements Fabric Watch Overview and Information Fabric Watch software monitors the performance and status of StorageWorks SAN switches, and can alert storage area network (SAN) managers when problems arise. The real-time alerts from Fabric Watch software help SAN managers solve problems before they become costly failures. -
Page 11: Installation Requirements
Switch Options Descriptions and Requirements The ISL Trunking feature connects up to four ISLs, between two switches through an Expansion Port (E_Port), to merge logically into one link. With ISL Trunking, high speed links ensure that server-to-storage performance is efficient and shared under heavy network loads. -
Page 12: Quickloop Fabric Assist Overview And Support
Switch Options Descriptions and Requirements Administration Requirements You can administer ISL Trunking through Web Tools or through Fabric OS CLI. Cable Length Requirements The switches exchange a set of Extended Link Service to calibrate the latency of each link between them. In order to ensure optimal performance, the lengths of the shortest ISL in a trunk and longest should differ by no more than 30 meters;... -
Page 13: Remote Switch Overview And Limitations
Switch Options Descriptions and Requirements Zoning Licensing HP provides Zoning as a standard feature on its SAN and Core Fibre Channel switches. This means that the Zoning license is factory installed on each of these switches. You should ignore references in the product documentation to installing the Zoning license or to Zoning being an optionally purchased product.