HP StorageWorks 8-EL - SAN Switch driver and firmware
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http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c018479 18/c01847918.pdf
HP Smart Array Controller technology, 2nd edition
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c006875 18/c00687518.pdf
Using the HP Direct Connect Shared SAS storage solution http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c018208
with VMware ESX virtualization software
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...Disk Driver
SCSI iSCSI MP**
TCP/IP Ethernet
iSCSI target
iSCSI
SCSI
TCP/IP
Ethernet
Direct attached block storage using SCSI/SAS*
* Serial Attached SCSI ** Multipathing
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Remote block storage using iSCSI
Initiators include both software- and hardware-based initiators incorporated on host bus adapters (HBAs) and network interface cards (NICs). Software initiators require CPU...
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... Networking Software
Current Softpaq sp43831.exe
All firmware upgrades and complete Softpaqs can be downloaded from http:www.hp.com/go/ProLiantNICs. Select ―Support and Documents‖ and enter the product name/number.
Additional resources
For additional information on the topics discussed in this article, visit these resources:
HP iSCSI resources HP network adapters
URL http:www.hp...
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HP ProLiant Accelerated iSCSI for Windows User Guide
HP Insight software Accelerated iSCSI Pack for Embedded Multifunction server adapters
Performance comparison of HP hardware and software accelerated iSCSI - Tolly Group
HP iSCSI solutions brief
http://bizsupport.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/ c00577553/c00577553.pdf http://h18000.www1.hp.com...
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...memory module in the model of ProLiant server
in which it will be installed. Eric also helps to re-qualify module manufacturers each time HP offers a new processor...test memory. Aided by new circuitry in today's servers, he is ―sewing together‖ different software ...sell HP memory. Eric is also a key contributor in the direct communications between the Engineering Problem Resolution team...
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... or the processor is operating below power and thermal design points set by the user.
Disabling HT Technology
Test applications thoroughly, or contact the software manufacturer, to determine whether HT Technology can provide a measurable performance gain. If using HT Technology degrades application performance, it may be beneficial to disable it through the ROM Based Setup Utility...
HP StorageWorks Secure Fabric OS for V3.1.x/4.1.x Firmware Release Notes (AV-RUK8A-TE, June 2003) - Page 4
... Assist Version 3.0.x User Guide, part number AA-RTS1A-TE
■ HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide, part number AA-RTS7C-TE
■ HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide, part number AA-RR84C-TE
■ HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Release Notes, part number AA-RR85C-TE
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Secure Fabric OS for Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Firmware...
HP StorageWorks Secure Fabric OS for V3.1.x/4.1.x Firmware Release Notes (AV-RUK8A-TE, June 2003) - Page 6
... functions that support automated installation of digital certificates onto multiple switches. Installation of digital certificates is one part of the process for upgrading switches to support Secure Fabric operations.
Installation
The pki_nt.zip file should be downloaded from the HP website at http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/storage.html. Unzipping it installs the pkicert executable...
HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RTS7C-TE, June 2003) - Page 6
... website: http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/storage.html For information about Fibre Channel standards, visit the Fibre Channel Association web site, located at: http://www.fibrechannel.org
Prerequisites
Before you install or configure software, make sure you consider the items in the Conventions section that follow.
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HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide
HP StorageWorks Web Tools V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS25C-TE, June 2003) - Page 4
... 61 About Switch Management 62 Switch Explorer for the Core Switch 2/64 62 Switch Explorer for SAN Switch 2/32 63 Switch Information Field Descriptions 64 About the Switch Status Button 65 Switch Status Example 65 Using the Switch Status Button 66 About the Switch Events Button 67 Switch Events Example 67 Switch Events Field Descriptions 67
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Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide
HP StorageWorks Web Tools V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS25C-TE, June 2003) - Page 12
... Windows 266 Web Tools and Netscape on Solaris 267 Web Tools and the JRE 268 Web Tools and Firmware Download 269
Glossary 271
Index 303
Figures 1 Web Tools Switch Explorer View for a Core Switch 2/64 28 2 Fabric Tree 29 3 Fabric Management Toolbar 29 4 Switch View 31 5 Port Information View 33 6 Switch Explorer for a Core Switch 2/64 47 7 List of Switches...
HP StorageWorks Web Tools V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS25C-TE, June 2003) - Page 36
... correct installation and operation of HP Web Tools.
Switch Requirements
HP Web Tools 3.1 can be used to manage Switches that are running V3.1 firmware, including HP StorageWorks SAN switches 2/8, 2/8-EL, and 2/16.
Workstation Requirements
The following items are required for the operation of HP Web Tools: One of the following operating systems: ■ Sun Solaris 2.7 or 2.8 ■ Windows 2000...
HP StorageWorks Web Tools V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS25C-TE, June 2003) - Page 38
... automatically load the required Java Plug-in and JRE. ■ Install an HP Web Tools license on each switch to be managed from HP Web Tools.
Installing a Web Browser
If not already installed, install one of the following browsers: ■ Internet Explorer 5.5 (with Service Pack 2 is highly recommended) ■ Netscape 4.77 for Solaris
Configuring the Web Browser
Specific browser settings are...
HP StorageWorks Web Tools V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS25C-TE, June 2003) - Page 40
... browser and enter the IP Address of the switch.
Installing the Java Plug-in on Windows XP, 2000, or NT
To determine the version of the Java Plug-in installed on Windows XP, NT, or 2000, and install if necessary: 1. Access the Start Menu > Settings > Control Panel > Java Plug-in version.
The Java Plug-in Control Panel is displayed. 2. Select the About tab...
HP StorageWorks Web Tools V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS25C-TE, June 2003) - Page 105
... file to the switch. The Config Download option requires that the switch first be disabled; it will be set to the original switch status after the config download is complete. The switch must be disabled for this option to be available. Host Details Displays the supported downloading protocol: FTP. This option is a required value for Firmware Download. A full install replaces every file...
HP StorageWorks Web Tools V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS25C-TE, June 2003) - Page 269
... successful.
Note: Web Tools currently forces a full package install. To perform an incremental upgrade use the Fabric OS command line interface.
A reboot is required to activate the newly downloaded firmware. The reboot is done automatically from the Web Tools user perspective and results in a loss of network connectivity with Web Tools. Web Tools screens will...
HP StorageWorks Web Tools V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS25C-TE, June 2003) - Page 284
... "partitions," into which firmware can be downloaded in the StorageWorks Core switch.
Flash Programmable NVRAM memory that maintains its contents.
FLOGI Fabric Login. The process by which an N_Port determines whether a fabric is present, and if so, exchanges service parameters with it.
See also PLOGI.
Frame The Fibre Channel structure used to transmit data between ports. Consists of...
HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C-TE, June 2003) - Page 84
... "partitions," into which firmware can be downloaded in the StorageWorks Core switch.
Flash Programmable NVRAM memory that maintains its contents.
FLOGI Fabric Login. The process by which an N_Port determines whether a fabric is present, and if so, exchanges service parameters with it.
See also PLOGI.
Frame The Fibre Channel structure used to transmit data between ports. Consists of...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS V3.2.1 Release Notes (AA-RUQYF-TE, January 2006) - Page 8
... recommends that you use the most recently released firmware to control the fabric.
If a dialog box is displayed from the Switch Admin window of Advanced Web Tools and the user selects another dialog box from Advanced Web Tools, a window display error occurs. This is a known issue in JavaTM 1.3. HP recommends using Java 1.4.1_03.
Two-domain and Four-domain fabric...
HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/16 Fabric OS V3.1.2 Release Notes (AA-RR85E-TE, April 2004) - Page 8
... is applicable only to 2 Gbps switches.
Switch View Display Issue
If you frequently enable or disable a switch or perform a power cycle, the Switch View may not display properly. Launching other Advanced Web Tools components might then cause a browser crash.
Workaround: Upgrade your Java Plug-in to 1.4.1_06 or later, if you are running Windows XP.
Installing Mozilla 1.4 on Solaris 8 and...