HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Instruction Manual

release notes

hp StorageWorks

edge switch

Product Version: FW V05.01.00-24/HAFM SW V07.01.00-09

Third Edition (June 2003)

Part Number: AA–RTDZC–TE/958–000284–003

These Release Notes contain late-breaking and supplemental information for the

HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 and Edge Switch 2/32.

For the latest version of these Release Notes and other edge switch documentation, access the

HP storage website at:

http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/storage.html

2Edge Switch Release Notes

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Edge Switch Release Notes

Third Edition (June 2003)

Part Number: AA–RTDZC–TE/958–000284–003

About this Document

3Edge Switch Release Notes

About this Document

These Release Notes contain late breaking and supplemental information for the

HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 and Edge Switch 2/32.

Be sure to read these Release Notes before installing an edge switch. This

information is periodically updated and available on the World Wide Web at:

http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/storage.html

This section describes the content reflected in this document, including:

■Release Notes Information, page 4

■Intended Audience, page 5

■Firmware Version 05.01.00-24, page 5

■Other Edge Switch Documentation, page 5

■CD-ROM Directory Structure, page 6

■Supported Configurations, page 8

■Cable Requirements, page 9

■Important Information, page 10

■Known Issues, page 16

Release Notes Information

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Release Notes Information

These Release Notes cover the following major topics:

■Embedded Web Server access to modify zones is limited to first 255 zones,

page 16

■SNMP trap reports incorrect FRU position, page 16

■Some IP Addresses must be Avoided, page 16

■Certain Unauthorized Devices may Increase Response Time for Fabric

Operations Under Specific Conditions with the Edge Switch 2/24, page 17

■CTP Events for Edge Switch 2/24 Show Incorrect FRU Number, page 17

■HSG80 Transparent Mode Not Supported with IBM AIX, page 17

■HSG80 Transparent Mode Not Recommended with Controller in SCSI-3

Mode with HP-UX Operating Systems, page 18

■ISL Disconnect Causes NOS Error with the OpenVMS Operating Systems,

page 18

■Disconnecting the Null Modem Cable, page 18

■Multiple FC HBA Ports in Separate Zones, page 19

■CTP Controls Port Lights, page 19

■Support for Speed Auto-Negotiate, page 19

■Ports May Accumulate Spurious Events, page 19

Intended Audience

5Edge Switch Release Notes

Intended Audience

This document is intended for customers who purchased the HP StorageWorks

Edge Switch 2/24 and Edge Switch 2/32.

Firmware Version 05.01.00-24

Firmware Version 04.01.00-12 or Version 04.01.02-04 is the initial firmware

released with the Edge Switch 2/24 and Edge Switch 2/32. A copy of the latest

version of the firmware, 05.01.00 build 24 (as of this date), is contained on the HP

StorageWorks Edge Switch Documentation and Firmware CD (Part Number

524-000001-002).The latest firmware is also available on the HP website at:

http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/storage.html.

You need to upgrade Version 04.01.00-12 or Version 04.01.02-04 to Version

05.01.00-24 if Version 05.01.00-24 is not preloaded on the edge switch. 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 corresponding information

listed below:

■HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Rack Mount Kit Installation Instructions,

AA-RTDGC-TE/958-000285-002

■HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Flexport Upgrade Instruction,

AA-RTDHB-TE/958-000286-001

■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 2/24 Product Manager User Guide,

AA-RTDYB-TE

■HP StorageWorks Edge Switch Rack Mount Kit Installation Instructions,

AA-RT4MC-TE/958-000293-001

■HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/32 Flexport Upgrade Instruction,

AA-RS33C-TE/958-000291-001

CD-ROM Directory Structure

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■HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/32 Installation Guide,

AA-RSTZC-TE/958-000290-001

■HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/32 Service Manual, AA-RS2GC-TE

■HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/32 Product Manager User Guide,

AA-RS2HC-TE

■HP StorageWorks CLI Reference Guide for Directors and Edge Switches,

AA-RQ7AD-TE

■HP StorageWorks SNMP Reference Guide for Directors and Edge Switches,

AA-RQ7BD-TE

■HP StorageWorks SAN High Availability Planning Guide, AA-RS2DC-TE

■HP StorageWorks Embedded Web Server User Guide, AA-RTDRB-TE

■HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager User Guide, AA-RS2CC-TE

■HP StorageWorks HAFM Server for Windows 2000 Installation Guide,

AA-RT4KC-TE

■

HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Release Notes, AV-RSNXE-TE

■HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch Glossary, AA-RU5JA-TE

CD-ROM Directory Structure

The HP StorageWorks Edge Switch Documentation and Firmware CD contains

the following items:

CD-ROM Directory Structure for Edge Switch 2/24 and Edge Switch 2/32

Documentation

■Manuals.pdf – (HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 and Edge Switch 2/32

Documentation; links to all documents below and search function)

■Docs

— README.TXT – (HP Doc Structure; late breaking doc changes)

— AA-RTDWB-TE/958-000283-001 – (HP StorageWorks Edge Switch

2/24 Installation Guide)

— AA-RTDXB-TE – (HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Service Manual)

— AA-RTDYB-TE – (HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Product Manager

User Guide)

CD-ROM Directory Structure

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— AA-RSTZC-TE/958-000290-001 – (HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/32

Installation Guide)

— AA-RS2GC-TE – (HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/32 Service Manual)

— AA-RS2HC-TE – (HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/32 Product Manager

User Guide)

— AA-RQ7AD-TE – (HP StorageWorks CLI Reference Guide for Directors

and Edge Switches)

— AA-RQ7BD-TE – (HP StorageWorks SNMP Reference Guide for

Directors and Edge Switches)

— AA-RS2DC-TE – (HP StorageWorks SAN High Availability Planning

Guide)

— AA-RS2CC-TE – (HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager User Guide)

— AA-RTDRB-TE – (HP StorageWorks Embedded Web Server User

Guide)

— AA-RT4KC-TE – (HP StorageWorks HAFM Server for Windows 2000

Installation Guide)

— AA-RU5JA-TE – (HP StorageWorks Director and Edge Switch Glossary)

■Firmware

— HPQ_HAF_v04.01.00-12.bin – (HP StorageWorks edge switch preloaded

Firmware)

— HPQ_HAF_v04.01.02-04.bin – (HP StorageWorks edge switch preloaded

Firmware)

— HPQ_HAF_v05.01.00-24.bin – (HP StorageWorks edge switch

Firmware)

— firmwareupdate.txt – (Instructions for updating Firmware)

■Acrobat

— RP505ENU.EXE – (Windows installation file for Acrobat Reader 5.0

with Search)

Supported Configurations

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Supported Configurations

Operation of multiple switches in a fabric topology is subject to the following

topology limits. Consider the impact of these limits when planning the fabric.

Note: For more information about planning the fabric, refer to

HP StorageWorks SAN

High Availability Planning Guide

■Fabric Elements – Each fabric element is defined by a unique domain ID that

ranges between 1 and 31; therefore, the theoretical limit of interconnected

switches in a single fabric is 31. The supported limit of interconnected

switches in a single fabric is 24. Because this number is subject to change,

contact your HP authorized service representative for the current number of

interconnected switches supported in a single fabric.

■Inhomogeneous fabric – To determine if interoperability is supported for a

product, or if restrictions apply, refer to the product publications, or contact

your HP authorized service representative.

■Number of Interswitch Links (ISLs) – The maximum supported number of

ISLs for edge switches is all available switch ports. For redundancy, at least

two ISLs should connect any two switch-class fabric elements. Because this

number is subject to change, contact your HP authorized service

representative for the current number of ISLs supported per switch.

■Hop Count – The Fibre Channel theoretical limit of ISL connections

traversed (hop count) in a single path through a fabric is 7. The maximum

supported hop count in a single path through a fabric is 3. Because this

number is subject to change, contact your HP authorized service

representative for the current hop count supported by a single fabric path.

Note: The hop count is equal to the number of ISL connections traversed in a single

path, not the total number of ISL connections between devices.

Cable Requirements

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Cable Requirements

Note: Please note that optical cables for the Edge Switch 2/24 and Edge Switch 2/32

must be ordered separately.

For cables measuring up to 500 meters (1 Gbps) or 300 meters (2 Gbps), use

multi-mode Fibre Channel cables. For longer cables, use single-mode Fibre

Channel cables.

Multi-mode optical cables are connected to short-wave optical transceiver

modules in a switch. Single-mode optical cables are connected to long-wave

optical transceiver modules in a switch. Multi-mode cables should use 50/125

optical fibers, and single-mode cables typically use 9/125 optical fibers for

distances up to 10 km.

Verify that connectors interfacing with the Edge Switch 2/24 and Edge

Switch 2/32 use LC Duplex connectors with a PC finish. In addition, the

connector at the opposite end of the cable must use either LC or SC type,

depending on the requirements of the connected device.

Important Information

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Important Information

This section describes important information related to the Edge Switch 2/24 and

Edge Switch 2/32.

HAFM and Firmware Version Compatibility

Table 1 lists the minimum version of HAFM that can run with the various versions

of firmware for the directors and edge switches.

Upgrading to an Earlier Version of Firmware

Upgrading to firmware version 05.01.00-24 is nondisruptive to attached devices.

The edge switch or director is not required to be offline before performing an

upgrade operation. Limitations to upgrades are clearly identified if there are any

limitations to performing the operation.

Before upgrading firmware, it is highly recommended that you back up the edge

switch or director configuration in the event that a failure should occur. Refer to

the switch or director Product Manager user guide for more information.

Embedded Web Server (EWS) also provides an option to print or save product

configuration to a file. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Embedded Web Server User

Guide for more information.

Before upgrading the Director 2/64 or Director 2/140 to version 05.01.00-24,

execute a CTP switchover to assure that the backup CTP card is fully functional.

Table 1: HAFM and Firmware Compatibility

Firmware Version HAFM Version (Minimum)

01.01.02 04.00.01 (HP EFCM)

01.02.02-06 04.01.02-14 (SDCM)

01.03.00-35 04.02.00-40 (HP EFCM)

01.04.00-01 04.02.00-40 (SDCM)

02.00.00-33 06.00.00-45 (HP EFCM)

02.00.02-01 06.00.02-06

04.01.02-04 06.03.01-05

05.01.00-24 07.01.00-09

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