ServerNet Cluster 6770 Hardware Installation and Support Guide

ServerNet Cluster 6770 Hardware Installation and Support Guide—522544-002
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C Firmware Notes
When you receive a model 6770 ServerNet Cluster Switch as new equipment or as a
replacement unit, the ServerNet II Switch subcomponent is preloaded with T0569AAA
firmware and configuration files.
Caution. 0569AAA is not compatible with some clusters. Before installing the cluster switch,
you might have to update the firmware and configuration files to T0569AAB (or a superseding
SPR). A cluster switch running T0569AAA is not recognized as a valid peer if connected to
another cluster switch running T0569AAB or a superseding SPR.
If . . . Then . . .
The cluster switch will be
connected in a star topology with at
most eight nodes, and all nodes
are running G06.09, G06.10, or
G06.11 and do not have the
required SPRs listed in Table C-1
on page C-3.
The cluster switch can be installed using the
preloaded T0569AAA firmware and configuration. You
do not need to update the firmware or configuration.
The cluster switch will be
connected in a star topology with at
most eight nodes, and some or all
nodes are running the following
releases:
•
G06.09, G06.10, or G06.11
with the required SPRs listed in
Table C-1 on page C-3
•
G06.12 or later
The cluster switch can be connected running the
preloaded T0569AAA firmware and configuration.
However, any nodes that are running G06.12 or a
later RVU, or have the required SPRs listed in
Table C-1
on page C-3, will generate OSM or TSM
alarms recommending that you download the
T0569AAB firmware and configuration (or a
superseding firmware and configuration) to the cluster
switch.
You can ignore the OSM or TSM alarms. However, to
obtain defect repair and new functionality, HP
recommends that you install the required SPRs and
update the cluster switch firmware and configuration.
The cluster switch will be
connected in a split-star topology
with at most 16 nodes.
The T0569AAB firmware and configuration (or a
superseding SPR) are required. Refer to Updating the
Firmware and Configuration on page C-7.
The cluster switch will be
connected in a tri-star topology with
at most 24 nodes.
The T0569AAE firmware and configuration are
required. Refer to Updating the Firmware and
Configuration on page C-7.
Caution. All nodes attached to a cluster switch whose firmware and configuration will be
updated with T0569AAB or T0569AAE must be running the supported RVUs and their required
SPRs. Any nodes that do not meet these requirements will experience permanent loss of
Expand traffic across the cluster switch when the new firmware and configuration is loaded on
the cluster switch. See the following table.