release notes hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Product Version: 3.0.2k Second Edition (February 2003) Part Number: AV-RSB7B-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 Note 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 ■ Important Information about the IV_Domain_Fabric License, page 12 — Four Switch Limitation, page 12 — Four Switch Limitation Workarounds, page 13 ■ Management Station Requirements for Running Web Tools, page 13 — Operating Systems, page 13 — Memory Requirement (Windows operating systems), page 14 — Disk Space, page 14 — Web Browsers, page 14 — Java Plug-in, page 15 ■ SNMP-based Management, page 15 Intended Audience This document is intended for HP technicians and customers who pur
Related SAN Switch 2/8 Product Documentation Related SAN Switch 2/8 Product Documentation The SAN Switch 2/8 kit also includes the following documents: Note: The SAN Switch 2/16 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 v3.0.2k CD, part number AG-RR86C-BE. ■ hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.0.
Features Summary ■ hp StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.0.x/4.0.x User Guide, part number AA-RTS7B-TE ■ hp StorageWorks QuickLoop Version 3.0.x User Guide, part number AA-RTS1A-TE Soft copy of the hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.0.x Installation Guide, part number AA-RR84B-TE, is also provided on the CD, which is shared with 2/8 SAN Switch products.
Features Summary If You Purchased the SAN Switch 2/8 Power Pak The SAN Switch 2/8 Power Pak ships with the following features enabled, and ready to use: ■ 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. ■ Fabric Watch—Monitors the performance and status of HP StorageWorks SAN switches, and alerts network managers as problems arise.
Optional Upgrades Optional Upgrades The following upgrades are available for the SAN Switch 2/8: ■ Full Fabric Upgrade—allows the user to upgrade their switch from IV_Domain_Fabric OS to Full Fabric OS. ■ Power Pak Upgrade Bundle—includes licenses for ISL Trunking, Advanced Performance Monitoring, Extended Fabric, Remote Switch and Fabric Watch options. Note: Options purchased separately require you to obtain a license. See the next section, ”Obtaining Optional Software License Keys from HP.
Orderable Hardware Orderable Hardware Table 1 lists optional hardware kits for the SAN Switch 2/8.
hp StorageWorks SAN Switch Software v3.0.2k CD hp StorageWorks SAN Switch Software v3.0.2k CD The hp SAN Switch 2/8 ships with the latest version of the firmware installed. A copy of the latest version of the firmware as of this date, v3.0.2k, is also contained on the hp StorageWorks SAN Switch Software v3.0.2k CD, part number AG-RR86C-BE. The v3.0.2k firmware is also available on the HP website at: http://www.compaq.com/products/storageworks/hubs-and-bridges/firmwareupdate.html v3.0.
Hardware Updates Excessive Error Counts Encoding Out Error counts vary under the following conditions: ■ When the switch port is set to auto-negotiation, and an N-port device is connected, the port synchronization takes longer to complete, and a larger error count displays. ■ If a 1Gbps signal is received and the speed negotiation is transmitting at 2 Gbps, a larger error count displays.If the portSpeed and N-port device are configured to 2 Gbps, encoding out errors are minimal.
Compatibility Compatibility SAN Switch firmware v3.0.2k is compatible with the StorageWorks SAN Switch software version 2.6.0h, allowing both 1 and 2 Gb switches to operate in the same fabric. For the latest supported configurations, please refer to the hp StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide, part number AA-RMPNF-TE, available at: http://www.compaq.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html Note: hp StorageWorks 1 Gb switch models running software version 1.
Management Station Requirements for Running Web Tools Four Switch Limitation Workarounds Use one of the following workarounds to prevent four switch limitation errors. ■ Upgrade the current HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 EL IV_Domain_Fabric license to the optional Full Fabric license. The Full Fabric license provides full fabric functionality, with no limits on the number of switches in the fabric.
Management Station Requirements for Running Web Tools Memory Requirement (Windows operating systems) The minimum installed RAM memory requirements are listed next. Generally, managing more switches means a larger memory requirement. Number of Switches Minimum Memory Requirement 1-4 64 MB 5-9 96 MB 10-20 128 MB 21 or more 256 MB Disk Space Free disk space of 5 MB or more is required to store the program. Free disk space of 256 MB is recommended to run the program efficiently.
SNMP-based Management Java Plug-in The correct Java Plug-in must be installed for the operating system installed on the workstation. ■ Windows 95, 98, 2000, or NT: Java Plug-in version 1.3.1_01 is required for the SAN Appliance. ■ Solaris: Java Plug-in version 1.2.2-02 for Solaris, including the Java Plug-in patch created by Sun Microsystems for Solaris, is required. The Java Plug-In is contained on the hp StorageWorks SAN Switch Software v3.0.2k CD included with the switch.
SNMP-based Management The switch will send one copy of a trap message to each IP address that is listed in the communities. If you enter the same IP address into more than one of the communities, you will get multiple copies of the same trap message. ■ swEventTrapLevel: (0..
