MU4) (QL226-96147, October 2011)

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These release notes are for Patch 92 (P92) of the 3PAR InForm OS 2.2.4.160 (MU6), 2.2.4.164

(MU7), 2.3.1.208 (GA), 2.3.1.238 (MU1), 2.3.1.284 (MU2), 2.3.1.298 (MU3), 2.3.1.330 (MU4).

1.1 Supported Platforms

The HP 3PAR Configuration Matrix for InForm OS 2.2.4 and for 2.3.1 contains information about

supported hardware and software platforms. 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.

1.2 Components

VersionComponent

2.2.4.160 (MU6)OS

2.2.4.164 (MU7)

2.3.1.208 (GA)

2.3.1.238 (MU1)

2.3.1.284 (MU2)

2.3.1.298 (MU3)

2.3.1.330 (MU4)

CAUTION: HP 3PAR Storage Systems must be upgraded to a minimum of InForm OS 2.2.4 MU6

before Patch 92 can be installed.

1.3 Patch 92 Diagnostic Utility

Patch 92 (P92) is an automated, non-disruptive, background, diagnostic utility patch that proactively

scans PD chunklets and Logical Drives (LDs) to monitor and validate data integrity and identify and

re-initialize unallocated chunklets if necessary. This is a Read-Only process that induces less than 5%

CPU overhead. This background utility identifies possible data integrity issues, those details are delivered

to 3PAR Support for investigation, evaluation, and appropriate action.

NOTE: If systems with sustained high CPU utilization is present, 3PAR Support should be consulted

prior to implementing this patch.

1.4 Modifications to the InForm OS

The following items have been addressed in this release.

DescriptionItemBug ID

Patch P92 contains enhancements that include a scan of physical disks,

a better reporting mechanism and revalidation of the chunkreinit process.

Enhancement to patch P9364952

1.1 Supported Platforms 3