HP StorageWorks HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID Array Fibre Channel Solution Software V8.8 for Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) Release Notes (AA-RV1YA-TE, March 2005)

Multiple Storage System Types
9HSG80 Enterprise Modular Storage RAID Array Fibre Channel Solution Software V8.8 for
Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) Release Notes
Multiple Storage System Types
The extended interoperability of the heterogeneous SAN allows you to mix
several types of HP StorageWorks storage systems. HP recommends the following
configuration rules when different storage products are shared in the same SAN:
■ HSG80 ACS V8.8-1 and EVA VCS V2.x or 3.x—Use ACS Solution Software
V8.8-1 (includes SWCC V2.5) or EVA V3.0C (includes SSSU).
■ HSG80 ACS V8.6 and EVA VCS V2.x—Use ACS Solution Software V8.6 (if
SWCC V2.4 components are desired) and VCS V2.0 compatible multi-bus
software/drivers.
■ HSG80 ACS V8.6 and EVA VCS V2.x or 3.x—Use ACS Solution Software
V8.8-1(includes SWCC V2.5) or EVA V3.0C (includes SSSU).
■ HSG80 ACS V8.7 and EVA VCS V2.x or 3.x—Use ACS Solution Software
V8.8-1 (includes SWCC V2.5) or EVA V3.0C (includes SSSU).
Note: Any multiple storage system configuration that includes EVA VCS V2.x or 3.x
requires multi-bus support. See “Secure Path Software” on page 36 for compatible
Secure Path versions. ACS V8.8-1 compatible Secure Path versions and HBA drivers
are compatible with VCS V2.x or 3.x.
Note: Only the drivers contained in this kit are supported by HP. Newer drivers may be
available but are not supported.