HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID Array Fibre Channel Solution Software V8.7A for Windows Release Notes (AA-RH0QL-TE, July 2003)

Modular Array Solutions
Release Notes – HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID Array Fibre Channel Solution
Software Version 8.7A for Windows
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The following changes were made to the general content of these Release Notes since
they were last published:
• A new section "Abbreviations and Acronyms", page 4 was added to define
abbreviations and acronyms used in these Release Notes.
• A new section "Patching ACS", page 7, was added to clarify the process used to
patch ACS.
• A new section "Multiple Storage System Types", page 8, was added to address
basic configuration rules used in mixing different StorageWorks products in the
same SAN.
• New "SCSI-2 to SCSI-3 Migration", page 43, information was added to assist
customers who wish to extend the interoperability of their SAN.
• The section "Layered Software Applications", page 26, was updated.
• The section "Disk Device Support", page 18, was updated.
• The “Document Catalog” section and procedures were removed because
electronic copy for Solution Software documentation is available exclusively from
the StorageWorks website.
• The “HSG80 Device Removal and Replacement” section and procedures were
moved from these Release Notes to the HSG80 Array Controller ACS Version 8.7
Maintenance and Service Guide.
• The “Solution Software Upgrade Procedures” section was moved from these
Release Notes to the HSG80 ACS Solution Software Version 8.7 Installation and
Configuration Guide.
• The “Upgrading DS-KGPSA-BC Firmware” section and procedures were
returned since support of this HBA was reestablished.
• A new section "Disk Resource Pending Timeout for Large Configurations", page
48, was added to ensure continuous operation of Disk Resources across SAN
perturbations with Disk Resource counts greater than eight.
Modular Array Solutions
The modular solution consists of the array controller (single or dual configurations)
installed in a Model 2200 Ultra SCSI controller enclosure, and the drives installed in
either a Model 4314 disk enclosure or a Model 4354 disk enclosure. The modular
solutions must be mounted in RETMA cabinets. The StorageWorks RETMA cabinets