HP 3PAR InForm OS 2.3.1 Extended MU5 Release Notes (QL226-96621, May 2013)

Introduction
This document provides the release notes for the HP 3PAR InForm OS (Operating System) and Command
Line Interface (CLI).
You should read this document prior to installing the 2.3.1 Extended Maintenance Update 5 (EMU5)
version of this product.
NOTE: These release notes describe the features and issues resolved in InForm OS 2.3.1 EMU5.
Refer to the appropriate release notes for all prior releases.
An Extended Maintenance Update (Extended MU or EMU) is a binary combination of a Maintenance
Update (MU) and one or more patches, so that the patches are preloaded in the complete InForm OS
software image.
The patch (Patch 30) associated with, and incorporated into, this Extended MU allows transparent
substitution of newer 300 GB, 450 GB and 1 TB drives for certain equivalent drives which are no
longer available. This Extended MU (2.3.1 Extended MU5) also allows systems running 2.3.1 MU4
to upgrade to MU5 without needing to sequentially install Patch 30. This avoids the possibility of loss
of access to the newer drives if they exist in the system configuration during the software upgrade.
Audience
The information in these release notes is intended for use by HP 3PAR customers, partners, and HP
3PAR field representatives.
Related Documentation
The following documents also provide information related to storage systems and the InForm Operating
System:
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HP 3PAR InForm OS CLI Administrator’s Manual andHP 3PAR
InForm OS Command Line Interface Reference
Using the HP 3PAR InForm Command Line Interface (CLI) to
configure and administer HP 3PAR Storage Systems
HP 3PAR InForm Management Console Online HelpUsing the HP 3PAR InForm Management Console graphical
user interface to configure and administer HP 3PAR Storage
Systems
HP 3PAR InForm OS Concepts GuideHP 3PAR Storage Systems concepts and terminology
HP 3PAR Remote Copy User’s GuideUsing Remote Copy
HP 3PAR E-Class/F-Class Storage System Physical Planning
Manual
Determining HP 3PAR Storage System hardware
specifications, installation considerations, power
requirements, networking options, and cabling
HP 3PAR S-Class/T-Class Storage System Physical Planning
Manual
HP 3PAR InForm Operating System Release Notes
Online Upgrade Considerations
This feature allows the upgrade of the InForm OS concurrently with I/O activity on the attached hosts,
provided certain conditions are met. For further information and planning Rolling Upgrades, refer to
the latest version of the HP 3PAR InForm OS Upgrade Pre-Planning Guide. To obtain a copy of this
documentation, go to http://www.hp.com/go/3par/ navigate to your product page, click HP Support
& Drivers, and then click Manuals.
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