HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.3.0 Release Notes (AA-RWEYD-TE, July 2007)

If the DHCP feature is enabled and a connection (Ethernet cable) exists from the p-Class SAN switch

to an Ethernet network where a DHCP service is active, the switch should request and obtain an IP

address automatically.

Additional enhancements

New optional FC Fast Write feature for the 400 MP Router (Brocade 7500) and B-Series MP Router blade

(FR4–18i) pro

vides o ptim ization and performance improvements for synchronous SCSI write operations.

New Web Tools features in Fabric OS 5.3.0

Web Tools updates include:

• Usability enhancements

•Web-startedGUI

• Revamped Switch Explorer

• Single-signed application

• Common GUI c omponents with new search and export capabilities

• “Advanced” vs. “Basic” views in Switch and Port Admin modules

• Progress bars, additional window handling improvements

• Access G a teway enhancements

•Fullconﬁguration of Access Gateway parameters such as por t m apping, Failover and Failback

policies, etc.

• Tabular display of port mapping, port settings, por t status, and World Wide Name (WWN)

of attached devices.

• iSCSI setup wizard for improved usabilit y

• IPv6 support

• Support for Security Admin role, P-EAP protocol

• WTEZ Switch Setup enhancements

• Passive FCS support (enforcement but no conﬁguration)

• IP Filtering

• FC Fast Write support