HP StorageWorks VMware Connectivity 4.0B for the 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array Release Notes (5697-5819, March 2006)

About this document
This section includes the following topics:
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Release notes information, page 3
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Intended au
dience, page 3
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Accessing future product updates,page3
Release notes information
These release notes include the following topics:
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New features,page3
• VCS 3.028 to VCS 4.00x migration, page 4
• EVA storage system,page4
• EVA compatibility, page 4
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Operating constraints,page6
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Storage System Scripting Utility for EVA, page 6
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Avoiding problem situations, page 6
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Host considerations,page6
Intended audience
This document is intended for:
• Custom
ers who purchased the HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array
(EVA30
00/5000) to use with the VMware operating system
• HP customer service personnel responsible for installing and maintaining devices connected to
the EVA3000/5000 storage system
Accessing future product updates
HP strongly recommends that customers sign up online using the Subscriber’s choice web site:
h
ttp://www.hp.com/go/e-updates.
• Subscribing to this service provides you with e-mail updates on the latest product enhancements,
newest versions of drivers, and firmware documentation updates, as well as instant access to
numerous other product resources.
• After signing up, you can quickly locate your products by selecting Business support and then
Storage under Product Category.
New features
The following are major enhancements included in this release:
• Sup
port is provided for Virtual Controller Software (VCS) 4.001.
• Support is provided for VCS 4.004.
NOTE:
You must have VCS 3.028 installed before upgrading to VCS 4.00x. HP recommends that you do a
full system backup before an HP service representative performs the migrating procedure.
• Support is provided for Active/Active failover.
• Support is provided for single-path mode.
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