SAN Switch 2/8 - Release Notes

HP Recommendations
13SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.1.x Release Notes
Configuration File
HP supplies the following configuration file, included on the CD:
SECFAB31\firmware\HPSAN208.doc
The HPSAN208.doc configuration file is used with the SAN Switch 2/8. This file
includes switch and Fabric Watch custom parameters/profiles. All parameters can
be downloaded to a switch when logged on as the “admin” user. HPSAN208.doc is
also available on the HP website listed in the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch
Software v3.1 CD section of these Release Notes.
Note: Performing a configdownload with these files only appends or changes
those parameters within this file. It will not change any other parameter on the switch
that may have been changed at the customer site. Remember that all switches in a
fabric must have the same configuration settings.
HP Recommendations
HP always recommends redundant fabrics and multi-pathing software for
uptime-sensitive environments. Examples of scenarios protected by redundant
fabrics include, but are not limited to:
■ Add/Move/Change operations for devices or switches
■ Changing the core PID format
■ Changing any other fabric-wide parameters (for example, ED_TOV)
■ Erroneous zoning changes/user error
■ Major upgrades/changes to fabric architecture
■ Physical disasters, for example, water pipe breaks above fabric A rack
HP recommends strongly against using drivers that bind by PID. There are several
routine maintenance procedures that may result in a device receiving a new PID;
the core PID format update is just one example of such a procedure. Examples
include, but are not limited to:
■ Changing Compatibility Mode settings
■ Changing switch domain IDs
■ Merging fabrics