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

ACS Feature Support
29Release Notes – HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID Array Fibre Channel Solution
Software Version 8.7A for Windows
NOTE: Solely for the purpose of performing upgrades to ACS, the Solution Software Kit
supports ACS V8.6. HP recommends that you avoid mixing ACS versions in the same Storage
Area Network (SAN).
The extended interoperability of the heterogeneous SAN allows you to mix several
types of StorageWorks storage systems. HP recommends that you adhere to the
following configuration rules when different storage products are shared in the same
SAN:
• HSG80 ACS Version 8.6 and EVA VCS Version 2.0—Use ACS Solution
Software Version 8.6 (if SWCC Version 2.4 components are desired) and VCS
Version 2.0-compatible multi-bus software and drivers.
• HSG80 ACS Version 8.7 and EVA VCS Version 2.0—Use ACS Solution
Software Version 8.7A (includes SWCC Version 2.5) and VCS Version
2.0-compatible multi-bus software/drivers.
• HSG80 ACS Version 8.6 and HSG80 ACS Version 8.7—Use ACS Solution
Software Version 8.7A (includes SWCC Version 2.5).
NOTE: Any multi-bus storage system configuration that includes EVA VCS Version 2.0 requires
multi-bus support. ACS Version 8.7-compatible Secure Path versions on page 26 and HBA
drivers are compatible with VCS 2.0.
See the following documentation for additional information:
• hp StorageWorks HSG80 Array Controller ACS Version 8.7 Maintenance and
Service Guide
• Solution Software Release Notes—HSG80 Enterprise/Modular Storage RAID
Array Fibre Channel Solution Software Version 8.7A for Windows (this document)
• The “Upgrading ACS” section for the additional information on upgrades.
NOTE: If you are upgrading ACS, complete the upgrade after all Windows server updates are
finished. Be sure to back up data before updating servers.
These procedures are applicable to only Secure Path V3.1A for Windows (SP 3) or
Secure Path V4.0-1 or higher for Windows. To obtain Secure Path V3.1A for
Windows (SP 3), visit the HP website at http://www.hp.com
. Follow the applicable
storage-related links to the software download page. To obtain Secure Path for
Windows, contact your HP technical support representative.
NOTE: For information on updating the Solution Software Kit using transparent failover
procedures, see the hp StorageWorks HSG80 ACS Solution Software Version 8.7 for Windows
2000 Installation and Configuration Guide.