HP StorageWorks 8B - FC Entry Switch driver and firmware
Drivers and firmware downloads for this Hewlett-Packard item
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ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 5 - Page 5
... 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
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HP iSCSI resources HP network adapters
URL http:www.hp...
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 Web Tools V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS25C-TE, June 2003) - Page 4
... JRE Requirements 37 Installing Prerequisite Software on a Workstation 38 Installing a Web Browser 38 Configuring the Web Browser 38 Configuring Netscape Communicator 38 Configuring Internet Explorer 39 Installing the Java Plug-in on the Workstation 39 Installing the Java Plug-in on Solaris 39
Installing a Java Patch on Solaris 40 Installing the Java Plug-in on Windows XP, 2000, or...
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...
SAN Switch 2/8 V3.1.x - Installation Guide - Page 86
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Note: The password operand is only required if you are using FTP.
4. Reboot the switch by entering the following command: fastBoot
Downloading Firmware from the HP Website
To download the firmware from the HP website, go to http://www.hp.com. The website contains the required loaders and instructions for downloading the firmware to a switch.
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SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide
Fabric Manager User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 6
... 8-3 About 8-4
Tool Bar
Address Window 9-1 Fabric Login Icon 9-2
Login Setup Window 9-2 Open FM Log 9-4
Fabric Manager Log Window 9-4 Print Table Icon 9-5 Download Firmware Icon 9-6
Download Firmware Window 9-6 Sequenced Reboot Icon 9-8
Sequenced Reboot Window 9-8 Context Sensitive Help Icon 9-10
Context Sensitive Help Sample Window 9-10 Help 9-11
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Fabric Manager User's Guide
Fabric Manager User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 16
... to Reboot on page 7-3.
Global Password Control
Fabric Manager provides the advanced ability to manage a user definable set of fabric switch passwords. Secure and Encrypted objects can be utilized across all secure features within the platform and across logical groups. For more information, refer to Telnet on page 6-4.
Highly Flexible Firmware Download
The Firmware Download feature is dynamically...
Fabric Manager User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 78
...7-3 Tools Menu With Licensing Options
Download Firmware
Use the Download Firmware option of the Tools menu to download new firmware to the fabric. The Download Firmware window is shown in Figure 7-4. The Download Firmware window can also be displayed by selecting the Download Firmware icon located in the Tool Bar. For more information, see Open FM Log on page 9-4.
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Fabric Manager User's Guide
Fabric Manager User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 79
7 Tools Menu
Figure 7-4 Download Firmware Window
Downloading Firmware to Multiple Switches
For instructions on downloading firmware, see Downloading Firmware to Multiple Switches on page 9-7.
Reboot
Use the Reboot option of the Tools menu to manage switch reboots and minimize interruption of switch access. The Reboot option provides the following detailed options:
• Create Reboot Sequence ...
Fabric Manager User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 96
... The Download Firmware Icon is shown in Figure 9-8.
Figure 9-8 Download Firmware Icon When the Download Firmware icon is selected, the Download Firmware window appears, as shown in Figure 9-9.
Download Firmware Window
Use the Download Firmware window to upgrade the firmware of multiple switches simultaneously. The Download Firmware window is shown in Figure 9-9.
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Fabric Manager User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 97
... Bar
Figure 9-9 Download Firmware Window
Downloading Firmware to Multiple Switches
To use the Download Firmware window to upgrade the firmware to multiple switches: 1. Select the Download Firmware icon, as discussed in Open FM Log on page 9-4. 2. Highlight switches or groups of switches to be selected for firmware upgrade.
Use mouse clicks in combination with Shift/Control to highlight multiple...
Fabric OS Procedures Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 18
... the Switch Firmware
To upgrade or restore the switch firmware: 1. Verify that the RSHD service (on a UNIX machine) or the FTP service (on a Windows
machine) is running on the host workstation. 2. Login to the switch as the admin user. 3. At the command line enter the following command:
firmwareDownload "hostIPaddr", "user", "path_filename", "password" where hostIPaddr is the IP address of...
Fabric OS Reference Manual (Version 3.0) - Page 88
1 Telnet Commands
Example To download a firmware file:
switch:admin> firmwareDownload "citadel","jdoe","/home/firmware/v2.2" 55696+6984+133172, csum 7eca writing flash 0 writing flash 1 download complete
Errors See Also
The following can cause the download to fail:
• The host name is not known to the switch • The host IP address cannot be contacted • The user does not have ...
Fabric OS Reference Manual (Version 3.0) - Page 319
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Switch Power Failure
Power Supply Failure Contact HP technical support
POWER, 2_FAILED, LOG_CRITICAL
Switch Power Failure
Power Supply Failure Contact HP technical support
QL, QUICKLOOP PARTNER INCOMPATIBLE
The Quick loop partner switch is running a lower (than v2.1.3) version of the software.
OS error
Upgrade to a higher version of the Fabric OS.
RPC, SVC_EXIT
An RPC service...
Web Tools User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 116
... host. This allows for saving of the configuration file to the switch using the specified filename (full path). The User and Password must be valid for the specified host, and the file path must be read-write capable by the user.
Config Download
Select the radio button to download the firmware.
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Fabric OS V3.1.1X Release Notes - Page 3
..., page 4 ■ Purpose of Release, page 4 ■ Supported Configurations, page 4 ■ Related Documentation, page 4 ■ Software CD, page 6 ■ Obtaining Software License Keys, page 7 ■ Removing Software Licenses, page 8 ■ HP Recommendations for Redundant Fabrics and Drivers, page 8 ■ Firmware Compatibility, page 8 ■ Java Runtime Environment, page 9 ■...
Fabric OS V3.1.1X Release Notes - Page 6
... documents.
Software CD
HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 and 2/16 ship with the latest version of firmware installed. A copy of the latest version of the firmware, v3.1.1x, is also contained on the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch Software V3.1 CD, part number AG-RR86D-BE. The firmware is also available on the HP website at: http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/storage.html
Note: HP has made...
Fabric OS V3.1.1X Release Notes - Page 9
...firmware be updated to version 3.1.1x together, so all supported switches operate with the same firmware version. Refer to the HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide, part number AA-RMPNH-TE, for information on supported versions of firmware. This document is available at: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html
Obtaining Firmware and Upgrade Instructions
Version...
Fabric OS V3.1.1X Release Notes - Page 11
... 81:
Note: When the v4.1.0 firmware is unzipped, it creates a folder and a set of firmware files. Use the following directory and file name when downloading this firmware to the switch: /v4.1.0/release.plist. For the User prompt, enter a User ID that has an account on the FTP server.
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide In the "Description v4.1.x" section...