release notes hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Product Version: 3.1.x Fourth Edition (June 2003) Part Number: AV-RSB7D-TE This document summarizes late-breaking and supplemental information for the SAN Switch 2/8 EL and SAN Switch 2/8 power pak. In the event of conflicting information between these Release Notes and other documents contained in this product release, the Release Notes content takes precedence.
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About this Document About this Document This section lists the content contained in these Release Notes, including: Note: The SAN Switch 2/8 is offered in two configurations, the 2/8 EL and 2/8 power pak. These Release Notes refer to both models as the SAN Switch 2/8 unless otherwise noted.
Intended Audience Intended Audience This document is intended for HP technicians and customers who purchased the SAN Switch 2/8 EL and SAN Switch 2/8 power pak models. Purpose of Release The purpose of the SAN Switch 2/8 v3.1.x release is to provide the optional Secure Fabric OS feature, a comprehensive security product. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Secure Fabric OS Version 1.0 User Guide, for detailed information about how to integrate Security into your SAN.
New Features and Enhancements — Switch Connection Controls and Device Connection Controls, which strictly control the switches and devices allowed to operate in the fabric. — Standards-based authentication (using digital certificates and PKI or Public Key Infrastructure) of all switches in the fabric, to prevent unauthorized switches from joining the fabric. — A workstation-based utility, PKICERT, to acquire and install digital certificates for all switches in the fabric that do not already have them.
Related Documentation Related Documentation The SAN Switch 2/8 kit also includes the following documents: Note: The SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide and Release Notes ship in hard copy format with the switch. With the exception of the Release Notes, all listed documents are provided on the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch Software v3.1 CD, part number AG-RR86D-BE. 6 ■ HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide, AA-RSB6C-TE ■ HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.1.
Related Documentation ■ HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide, AA-RTSDC-TE ■ HP StorageWorks Fabric Watch Version 3.1.x/4.1x. User Guide, AA-RTSGC-TE ■ HP StorageWorks Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide, AA-RS26C-TE ■ HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide, AA-RTS1B-TE ■ HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1x User Guide, AA-RTS7C-TE ■ HP StorageWorks Fabric Manager Version 3.0.
Features Summary Features Summary The following sections summarize the management features enabled on your specific switch model (SAN Switch 2/8 EL or SAN Switch 2/8 power pak). If You Purchased the SAN Switch 2/8 EL The SAN Switch 2/8 EL ships with the following features enabled: ■ Web Tools—Provides a graphical user interface (GUI) to monitor and manage the entire fabric. ■ Zoning—Allows partitioning of the SAN into logical groupings of devices that access each other.
Optional Features The following features are built into the switch firmware, but they are not enabled. ■ QuickLoop—Allows private loop hosts access to the fabric and zoning of loop ports. To enable, use the Web Tools QuickLoop tab, or use the Telnet qlPortEnable command. ■ Extended Fabric—Creates a fabric interconnected at distances greater than 5 km for 2 Gb interswitch links. To enable, use the Web Tools Extended Fabrics tab, or use the Telnet portCfgLongDistance command.
Obtaining Optional Software License Keys from HP Obtaining Optional Software License Keys from HP If you’ve purchased optional software, or need to reinstall software features due to a motherboard replacement in your switch, you will need to retrieve the software license keys from the HP Authorization Center. Obtain software license keys as follows: ■ If you have your HP Registration Number (located on your software entitlement certificate), go to http://webkey.external.hp.com/welcome.asp.
Orderable Hardware Table 1: SAN Switch 2/8 Orderable Hardware (Continued) Accessory Part Number 50m LC-to-LC fc cable C7526A* 15m LC-to-LC multimode fc cable 221692-B23** 200m LC-to-LC fc cable C7527A* 30m LC-to-LC multimode fc cable 221692-B26** 50m LC-to-LC multimode fc cable 221692-B27** 2m LC-to-SC fc cable C7529A* 2m LC-to-SC multimode fc cable 221691-B21** 16m LC-to-SC fc cable C7530A* 5m LC-to-SC multimode fc cable 221691-B21** 15m LC-to-SC multimode fc cable 221691-B23** 30m L
Cables Cables Optical cables for the Fibre Channel SAN Switches must be ordered separately. Cables that are 500 meters or less for 1 Gbps and 300 meters or less for 2 Gbps should be multimode Fibre Channel cables. Cables that are longer than 500 meters should be singlemode. Pluggable (SFP) modules in Fibre Channel SAN Switches. Single-mode optical cables are connected to longwave SFP modules in the Fibre Channel SAN Switches.
HP Recommendations Configuration File HP supplies the following configuration file, included on the CD: SECFAB31\firmware\HPSAN208.doc The HPSAN208.doc configuration file is used with the SAN Switch 2/8. This file includes switch and Fabric Watch custom parameters/profiles. All parameters can be downloaded to a switch when logged on as the “admin” user. HPSAN208.doc is also available on the HP website listed in the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch Software v3.1 CD section of these Release Notes.
Compatibility ■ Relocating devices to new ports or new switches (Add, Move, or Change type operations) ■ Updating the core PID format Compatibility SAN Switch firmware v3.1.x is compatible with the StorageWorks SAN Switch software version 2.6.1 and 4.1.x, allowing both 1 and 2 Gb switches to operate in the same fabric.
Important Information about the IV_Domain_Fabric License For more information, refer to the HP StorageWorks MIB Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide, provided in soft copy on the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch Software v3.1 CD, that shipped with your switch. Note: Verify that SNMP-FRAMEWORK-MIB and RFC1155-SMI are loaded before loading v4_0FE.mib.
Management Station Requirements for Running Web Tools Note: Complete installation instructions are provided with each license. After the Full Fabric license is installed, the fabric identifies the switch as a 2/8 EL with a Full Fabric license, providing full fabric functionality. ■ In fabrics which contain five or more switches, with at least one switch with the IV_FABRIC license installed, reduce the number of switches to four or less.
Management Station Requirements for Running Web Tools Disk Space Free disk space of 5 MB or more is required to store the Web Tools program. Free disk space of 256 MB is recommended to run the program efficiently. Web Browsers One of the following Web browsers must be installed: ■ Netscape Communicator 4.5x, 4.7x ■ Internet Explorer 4.x, 5.x, 6x Note: The browser must be configured to work with Web Tools.
SNMP-based Management SNMP-based Management Many SNMP Fibre Channel Management programs have the capability to log SNMP trap information (error and status events) occurring on the switch into the Windows NT application Event log. To enable this capability, parameters must be set on the switch. Note: These parameters can be set either through Web Tools by selecting the admin. button and clicking on the SNMP Admin tab, or by using the Telnet interface along with the agtcfgSet Telnet command.
Documentation Anomalies Documentation Anomalies Several changes have occurred since the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide was printed. Please note the following: ■ The name of the rack mount kit has been changed from “Universal Rack Mount Kit” to “HP StorageWorks SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit.
Issues and Workarounds This issue has been identified and confirmed by Microsoft. For details, see the URL: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;242167&. There are two workarounds for this issue: ■ Always use a single instance of the SwitchExplorer on NT/4.0 and IE 5.0/5.5 ■ Update your Internet Explorer software to IE 6.0 SP1 Alternatively, it is possible that you can obtain a workaround directly from Microsoft for this problem.
Issues and Workarounds Web tools, Java Bug If a dialog box is displayed from the switch admin window of the Web Tools and the user selects another dialog box from Web Tools, a Windows display error results. This display error is a known defect in Java 1.3. The issue is documented at the following location: http://java.sun.com/ (bug ID 4763605). To avoid the display error, open only one dialog box at a time or launch another switch admin session in a separate window.
Issues and Workarounds Configuration Local Copy Update When using the configdefault command to overwrite current parameters, the configdownload command may not update the local copy of the configuration parameters. To fix this problem, perform a fastboot or switch reboot in order to see changes made in the local copy (RAM). Merging with a Core Switch 2/64 If you have a large zoning database (greater than 98232 bytes) and attempt to merge with a Core Switch 2/64, the 2.x/3.
Issues and Workarounds Command Password If you change the Command password while the fabric is not stable (fabric reconfiguration), the new password may be stored locally on the primary switch but not on other switches in the fabric. The result is an inconsistent view. The reason this situation occurs is that the Command password saves the password locally before distributing it to the fabric in Secure mode.
Issues and Workarounds JNI 6460 HBA Negotiation If a port speed is changed to 1 Gb and then back to AN, the JNI 6460 HBA negotiates at 1 Gb instead of 2 Gb. To fix this problem, set the port speed to 2 Gb, or disconnect the cable and then reconnect it. The JNI 6460 HBA will again negotiate at 2 Gb. configdownload Command If there are errors in the security database and security is enabled, the configdownload command will fail.
Issues and Workarounds E-Port Down Messages There is problem with the E-port down message. It shows up twice, once when an E-Port goes down and again when the E-port comes up. The E-port up message does follow. We hope to fix this problem in a future release. To avoid this problem ignore the second E-port down message. To avoid this problem ignore the second E-port down message. E-port down message shows up even when E-port comes up. E-port up message will follow. SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.1.
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