HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array connectivity for HP-UX installation and reference guide (5697-7039, November 2007)

fcmsutil /dev/td# vpd (A67 95A onl y)
This command returns the Vital Product Data, which includes the currently loaded EFI and PA_ Risc
(excluding A6795A) on the FC A.
3. Determine the recommended and minimum firmware versions by visiting the following website:
h
ttp://www.software. hp. com
4. In the Search field, enter the product number of the FCA (for example, A6826A).
5. This takes you to a web page that displays the acceptable firmware versions. The firm w ar e is a
free download, if needed. If the current firmware on the FCA is within the recommended version
range, do not attempt the upgrade.
CAUTION:
This is a high-risk task that can permanently disable the FCA if the attempt hangs or aborts.
Multipathing
Secure Path provides a multiple-path environment for your operating system. More information is
available at the following web site:
h
ttp://h18006.www1.hp.com/p roducts/sa nworks/secure-path/index.html
Storage System Scripting Utility
NOTE:
The following discussion about SSSU scripting is for advanced HP-U X administrators who have been
trained in its use. If you a re installing a small number of EVA arrays, HP recommends that you use HP
Command View EVA.
The Stor ag
e System Scripting Utility (SSSU) is par t of HP Command View EVA. The SSSU is a command
line inte
rface (CLI) that issues com m ands directly to the co ntroller. You can locate the SSSU at the
following web site:
h
ttp://h18006.www1.hp.com/p roducts/storage/software/cmdvieweva/index.html
Working with clusters
Clustering is connecting two or more computers together in such a way that they behave like a single
computer. Clustering is used for parallel processing, load balancing, a nd fault tolerance.
See the operating system-specific release notes for the latest version of the supported clustering software.
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Host connectivity