HP Virtual Connect 4.20 Release Notes Abstract This document provides Virtual Connect release information for version 4.20. This document supercedes the information in the documentation set released with version 4.10. This document is intended for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
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Contents Update recommendation ............................................................................................................... 4 Supercede information .................................................................................................................. 4 Product models ............................................................................................................................. 4 Operating systems ...................................................................
Update recommendation Update Recommendation: Recommended Supercede information Supercedes: 4.10 Product models IMPORTANT: This document may have references to products yet to be announced. For more information, contact your HP representative. Virtual Connect 4.
view the Operating Systems section for Integrity Servers on the HP website (http://h20341.www2.hp.com/integrity/us/en/systems/integrity-systems-overview.htm). Languages Languages supported for this release: English, Japanese Enhancements Version 4.20 of Virtual Connect contains support for the following enhancements: • • Manageability enhancements: o The sFlow feature allows network administrators to monitor and analyze the network traffic flow in the datacenter.
• When manually removing an external-manager using the VCM CLI, if the Virtual Serial Number range is not properly specified, the server profile control will not be released from external management. • When updating VC firmware to 4.10, VCSU activation may abort on other modules after the backup module is activated. See Customer Advisory c04122651 (http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&objectID=c 04122651).
HP recommends customers with an ME environment upgrade from VC 2.xx to an intermediate firmware version, such as VC 3.70 or VC 4.10, and then upgrade to VC 4.20. Issue VC shows a profile pending when a VC module is removed and inserted. Workaround The customer must power cycle the server in a maintenance window to clear the status.
detects that the identity of the server changed, but VC does not detect the change. As a result, the OA does not power on the server blade until VC updates the server configuration. Workaround To resolve the problem, unassign and reassign the profiles to the two server bays (for example, Bays 1a and 1b), perform a hot-plug install of the server, or simulate a hot-plug install of the server using the OA reset server command.
• If you are planning to use VC 4.20 firmware in a VCEM environment, HP recommends upgrading to VCEM v7.3.0. For more information about the VC firmware that is compatible with VCEM, see the Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager User Guide on the HP website (http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DocumentIndex.jsp?contentType=Support Manual&lang=en&cc=us&docIndexId=64179&taskId=101&prodTypeId=18964&prodSeriesId=360 1866).
IMPORTANT: VC 4.20 is contained in HP Maintenance Supplement Bundle for SPP 2014.02.0, version 2014.04. HP recommends updating to VC 4.20 by using HP Maintenance Supplement Bundle for SPP 2014.02.0, version 2014.04. VC 4.20 also supports SPP 2014.02.0 and SPP 2013.09.0 (B), but only for the features that are compatible between VC 4.20 and the corresponding SPPs. The VC 4.20 firmware can be downloaded separately from the HP website.
The following table shows firmware upgrade/downgrade support for the HP VC 4Gb FC Modules or HP VC 8Gb 20-Port FC Modules. To 1.31 1.32, 1.34 2.01, 2.02 2.10, 2.12 v2.3x 3.0x VC Versions 3.10, 3.15, 3.17, 3.18 From VC 1.31 VC 1.32/1.34 VC 2.01/2.02 VC 2.10/2.12 VC 2.3x VC 3.0x VC 3.10/3.15/ 3.17/3.18 VC 3.30/3.51/ 3.60/3.70/3.75/ 4.01/4.10 4.
HP Service Pack for ProLiant is the replacement product for Insight Foundation (PSPs, Smart Update Firmware DVD, and other systems software). To download the update, see the HP Service Pack for ProLiant website (http://www.hp.com/go/spp). CAUTION: HP recommends using the specific firmware and software versions listed together in HP Maintenance Supplement Bundle for SPP 2014.02.0, version 2014.04 to ensure complete solution component compatibility and full functionality.
(https://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/kb/docDisplay/?docId=e mr_na-c03613140). • When connecting a Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Module directly to 3PAR storage systems in the VC multi-enclosure environment, a server profile migration of a SAN-booted server between enclosures is not supported. Similarly, in the domains managed by Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager (VCEM), a server profile migration of a SAN-booted server between enclosures is not supported.
Acronyms and abbreviations ALB adaptive load balancing CNA Converged Network Adaptor DAC direct attach cable DCC device control channel DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol FCoE Fibre Channel over Ethernet FIPS Federal Information Processing Standard FLOGI fabric login (Fibre Channel) IGMP Internet Group Management Protocol LACP Link Aggregation Control Protocol LLDP Link Layer Discovery Protocol LUN logical unit number Acronyms and abbreviations 14
MIB management information base OA Onboard Administrator QoS Quality of Service SPP HP Service Pack for ProLiant SSL Secure Sockets Layer TLB transmit load balancing VC Virtual Connect VCEM Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager VCM Virtual Connect Manager VCSU Virtual Connect Support Utility WWN World Wide Name Related information Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager support For information about the VC firmware that is compatible with VCEM, see the latest version of the Virtual Connect Enterprise Man
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