HP StorageWorks Linux Connectivity 3.0H for the 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array Release Notes (5697-5391, August 2005)

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release notes

art number: 5697-5391

Sixth edition: August 2005

Summary of content (10 pages)

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HP StorageWorks Linux connectivity 3.
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Legal and notice information Copyright © 2003-2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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About this document This section includes the following topics: • Release notes information • Intended audience • Accessing future product updates Release notes information These release notes include the following topics: • • • • • • • New features EVA storage system EVA compatibility Operating constraints Storage System Scripting Utility for EVA Avoiding problem situations Host considerations Intended audience This document is intended to assist customers who purchased the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Vi
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http://www.hp.com/go/eva3000 Product support information The latest product support information and downloads for storage products are available at the following web site: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/index.html Supported configurations Supported configurations are described in the Enterprise Virtual Array QuickSpecs, available at the following web sites: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/eva3000/specifications.html http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/enterprise/index.
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Platform OS version Kernel FCA (HBA) Adapter BIOS/EFI Adapter driver IA64 2.1 2.4.18-e.52 UNI A6826A EFI 1.42 7.05.00 or later A6826A EFI 1.42 7.05.00 or later 2.4.9-e.49 UNI FCA2214 1.45 2.4.9-e.49smp 281541-B21 7.05.00 or later 2.4.9-e.49enterprise FCA2214DC 2.4.9-e.57 UNI 321835-B21 1.45 7.05.00 or later Red Hat EL 2.4.18-e.52-smp [ES/AS] 2.4.18-e.52-enterprise 2.4.18-e.56-UNI 2.4.18-e.56-smp 2.4.18-e.56-enterprise IA64 3 2.4.21-20.EL Red Hat EL 2.4.21-20.
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Platform OS version Kernel FCA (HBA) Adapter BIOS/EFI Adapter driver X86, X86_64 4 2.6.9-5.EL FCA2214 1.45 2.6.9-5.0.3.EL 281541-B21 8.00.02 or later 2.6.9-5.0.5.EL FCA2214DC 2.6.9-5.ELsmp 321835-B21 EFI 1.42 8.00.02 or later 1.45 7.05.00 or later Red Hat EL [AS/ES/WS] 2.6.9-5.0.3.ELsmp 2.6.9-5.0.5.ELsmp 2.4.9-e.62 UN 2.4.9-e.62smp 2.4.9-e.62enterprise IA64 4 Red Hat EL [AS/ES/WS] 2.6.9-5.EL FCA2214 2.6.9-5.0.3.EL 281541-B21 2.6.9-5.0.5.EL FCA2214DC 2.6.9-5.
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Platform OS version Kernel FCA (HBA) Adapter BIOS/EFI Adapter driver IA64 8 SP3 and SP4 2.4.21-273 UNI FCA2214 EFI 1.42 2.4.21-273 SMP 281541-B21 7.05.00 or later 2.4.21-278 UNI FCA2214DC 2.4.21-278 SMP 321835-B21 1.45 8.00.02 or later EFI 1.42 8.00.02 or later SLES [ES/SS] 2.4.21-281 UNI 2.4.21-281 SMP 2.4.21-286 UNI 2.4.21-286 SMP X86, X86_64 9 and 2.6.5-7.104 UNI FCA2214 SLES [ES] 9 SP1 2.6.5-7.104 SMP 281541-B21 2.6.5-7.108 UN FCA2214DC 2.6.5-7.108 SMP 321835-B21 2.6.
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Storage system attachment Table 2 details the Linux storage system attachments. Table 2 Platform/storage system attachment Platform or operating system Platform HBA SAN attachment 1 QLogic/ Secure Path Multipath support EVA SAN attachment EMA/ESA 12000, EMA 16000, MA/RA8000, MA6000 storage system SAN attachment X86 FCA2214 Yes Single-Path Red Hat EL 3 FCA2214DC F-Port using FABRIC topology Transparent or Multiple-path failover [ES/AS/WS] A6826A Multipath Red Hat EL 2.
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NOTE: HP recommends that you do not mix switch firmware versions in your SAN. It is considered a best practice to uniformly upgrade all switches in the SAN. Multiple-path support Linux with EVA storage requires the installation of StorageWorks Secure Path or Multipathing software to achieve high-availability, multiple-path capability. For detailed multipathing information, refer to the HP StorageWorks using the QLogic 7.05.00 and 8.00.
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Changing the name of a disk enclosure Changing the name of a disk enclosure is not supported with SSSU or Command View EVA. If you try to change a disk enclosure name using SSSU, the following error message appears: Error: Invalid Operation Host considerations This section contains information and important reminders about the host servers. Changing the Proliant BIOS If you have a Proliant server with more than three HBAs installed, you must change a setting in the BIOS.