FW V06.02.00/HAFM SW V08.02.00 HP StorageWorks Edge Switch Release Notes (AA-RTDZF-TE, September 2004)
Table Of Contents
- Edge Switch release notes
- About this document
- Release notes information
- Intended audience
- Firmware version 06.02.00-22
- Other edge switch documentation
- CD-ROM directory structure
- Supported configurations
- Cable requirements
- Important information
- HAFM and firmware compatibility
- Prerequisites for installing and using firmware 06.02.00
- Upgrading from an earlier version of firmware
- Upgrading firmware on an edge switch from 04.xx.xx to 05.xx.xx
- Considerations for downgrading the version of firmware
- HAFM upgrade required for firmware version 06.xx.xx
- Second-generation switch support
- OSMS change
- Default zone is disabled by default
- Some IP addresses must be avoided
- Hard zoning
- Zoning change RSCN control
- SNMP changes
- Zoning limitations
- Using the same firmware
- Reinstalling feature licenses
- Disconnecting the null modem cable
- CTP controls port lights
- Ethernet switch support
- Full Volatility
- CLI threshold alerts
- CLI show.eventLog command
- MIHPTO value
- Route management-Preferred Path
- EWS enhancements
- Full-fabric capability for Edge Switch 2/12
- Hard zoning for Edge Switch 2/12 and Edge Switch 2/24 switch loop ports
- Known issues
- Certain unauthorized devices may increase response time for fabric operations under specific conditions with the Edge Switch 2/24
- HSG80 transparent mode not supported with IBM AIX
- HSG80 transparent mode not recommended with controller in SCSI-3 mode with HP-UX operating systems
- ISL disconnect causes NOS error with the OpenVMS operating systems
- Support for speed Auto-Negotiate
- Ports may accumulate spurious events
- Possible switch reset after power failure or power off sequence
- Deleting a certain switch binding member using EWS may cause an error
- SNMP issues
About this document
4 HP StorageWorks Edge Switch release notes
■ SNMP issues, page 23
Intended audience
This document is intended for customers who purchased the Edge Switch 2/12,
Edge Switch 2/24, and Edge Switch 2/32.
Firmware version 06.02.00-22
Firmware 06.02.00-22 is the latest (as of this date) firmware released with the
Edge Switch 2/12, Edge Switch 2/24, and Edge Switch 2/32. A copy of firmware
06.02.00-22, is contained on the HP StorageWorks edge switch documentation
and firmware CD (Part Number 524-000001-005). The latest firmware is also
available on the following HP web site:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/stor age/san in frastructur e.html
.
For more information on upgrading firmware versions, refer to the appropriate
HP StorageWorks edge switch service manual. The features of this firmware
version are detailed in the accompanying manuals.
Other edge switch documentation
In addition to these release notes, HP provides the following corresponding
information:
■ HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/12 Flexport Upgrade Instructions,
AA-RV14C-TE/958-000339-002
■ HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/12 Installation Guide,
AA-RURCB-TE/958-000340-001
■ HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/12 Service Manual, AA-RURDB-TE
■ HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Flexport Upgrade Instruction,
AA-RTDHE-TE/958-000286-004
■ HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Installation Guide,
AA-RTDWB-TE/958-000283-001
■ HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Service Manual, AA-RTDXB-TE
■ HP StorageWorks Edge Switch Element Manager User Guide,
AA-RV1NA-TE
■ HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/32 Flexport Upgrade Instruction,
AA-RS33E-TE/958-000291-003