HP Virtual Connect Version 2.33 Release Notes

Hardware and firmware requirements 4
Hardware and firmware requirements
HP Virtual Connect firmware
The latest HP Virtual Connect firmware package (version 2.33) contains the following firmware versions:
• HP VC-Enet version 2.33
• HP VC 4Gb FC version 1.40
• HP VC 8Gb 24-Port FC version 1.01
• HP VC 8Gb 20-Port FC version 1.40
The HP BladeSystem c-Class Virtual Connect Firmware v2.33 is available with the following packages:
• Ethernet plus 4/8Gb 20-port FC Edition—contains the firmware for the following:
o HP VC-Enet modules
o HP VC 4Gb FC modules
o HP VC 8Gb 20-Port FC modules
• Ethernet plus 8Gb 24-port FC Edition—contains the firmware for the following:
o HP VC-Enet modules
o HP VC 8Gb 24-Port FC modules
• Ethernet plus 4/8Gb 20-port and 8Gb 24-port FC Edition—this package is used by the HP
BladeSystem c-Class Virtual Connect Support Utility. It contains the firmware for the following:
o HP VC-Enet modules
o HP VC 4Gb FC modules
o HP VC 8Gb 20-Port FC modules
o HP VC 8Gb 24-Port FC modules
IMPORTANT: When updating firmware, update each domain with the entire firmware
package, which includes the individual VC-Enet and VC-FC firmware. Updating only the VC-
Enet firmware or only the VC-FC firmware is not supported.
Firmware upgrade requirements
IMPORTANT: For optimal operation of HP Virtual Connect, use the recommended firmware
versions.
Always install the firmware recommended for this release for the following items:
• Server blade system ROMs
• Ethernet mezzanines
• Fibre Channel mezzanines