HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array connectivity 4.1A for Linux release notes (5697-7032, November 2007)
Prerequisites
Multiple-path support
In a multipath environment, a Linux system with EVA storage requires the installation of HP StorageWorks
multipathing software on each host system to achieve high-availability, multipa th capability.
For detailed multipathing information, see the HP StorageWorks Using the QLogic driver for s ingle-path
or multipath failover mode on Linux systems application note.
For more informa tion about multip a th options, see the HP multipath website:
h
ttp://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/sanworks/ m ultipathoptions/index.html
VCS 3.028 to VCS 4.00x migration
The Active/Active failover feature in VCS 4.00x impacts host configu rations. Contact your HP service
representative to con figure your system and perform the migration procedure.
Compatibility/interoperability
This release p rovides full support for all p revious EVA controller software used in an existing SAN
configuration.
Switch sup
port
This release suppor ts the Fibre Channel (FC) switches and firmware versions listed in the HP StorageWorks
S AN design reference guide, available for d ownload on the HP support website:
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ttp://www.hp.co m/support/manuals
Under stor
age,clickStorage Networking, and then select HP StorageWorks SAN under HP StorageWorks
SAN Solutions.
NOTE:
HP recommends that you
not
mix switch firmware versions in your storage area network (SAN). It is a
best practice to uniformly upgrade all switches in the SAN.
HP StorageWorks Storage System Scripting Utility
The latest version of the Storage System Scripting Utilit y (SSSU) is available on the software downloads
HP website:
h
ttp://www.hp.co m/support/downloads
Under storage,clickStorage Software, and then select HP StorageWorks Command View EVA under
Storage Device Manag em ent Software. Select the version of the HP Storage Works Command View EVA.
Avoiding problem situations
The following sections describe problems that may a rise and their solutions.
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