HP 3000 - 37XE System Instruction Manual

HP StorageWorks 3000/5000
Enterprise Virtual Array connectivity
4.1A for Sun Solaris release notes
Part number: 5697-7035
First edition: October 2007

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© Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

Version: VCS 4.100
Description
This document describes Sun Solaris operating system connectivity support for HP StorageWorks
3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA3000/5000) controller software.
A complete library of EVA3000/5000 documentation is available on the HP support website:
http://www.hp.com/support/manuals.
Under storage,clickDisk Storage Systems, and then select either HP StorageWorks 3000 Enterprise
Virtual Array or HP StorageWorks 5000 Enterprise Virtual Array under EVA Disk Arrays.
Update recommendation Routine
Supersedes 4.007
Product models
EVA3000/5000
Devices supported
This version supports the operating system specifications listed in Table 1 and Table 2.
For information about other Fibre Channel adapters (FCA) supported with HP BladeSystems, see your
HP-authorized representative.
Table 1 Sun Solaris 10 FCA support
FCA Server1Multipathing
SPARC
Vendor Model Sun FSC2x86 MPxIO DMP Driver version
SG-XPCInFC-QF23
SG-XPCI1FC-QL2
SG-XPCI2FC-QF2-Z
SG-XPCInFC-QF43
SG-XPCIEnFC-QF43
Y
SG-XPCIE2FC-QB4-Z6N
SUNWqlc with patch5
Sun
SG-XPCInFC-EM23
SG-XPCInFC-EM4-Z3
SG-XPCIEnFC-EM43
Y
N4YY Y
SUNWemlxs and
nl
SUNWemlxu with patch7
LP10000
LP10000DC
LP11000
LP11002
YDriver
dependent:
emlxs = Y
nl
lpfc = N
lpfc 6.02h9
(SPARC only)
OR
SUNWemlxs and
SUNWemlxu with patch7
LPe11000
LPe11002
Y
Emulex
LPe110510 N
N
Y8
Y
Y
SUNWemlxs and
nl
SUNWemlxu with patch7
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FCA Server1Multipathing
SPARC
Vendor Model Sun FSC2x86 MPxIO DMP Driver version
QLA2310F
QLA2340
QLA2342
Y11 qla2300 4.20, 5.02, and
5.039(SPARC only)
OR
SUNWqlc with patch5
QLA2460
QLA2462
QLE2460
QLE2462
Y
N
Y8
qla2300 5.02 and 5.039
(SPARC only)
OR
SUNWqlc with patch5
QLogic
QMH2462 (supported
with HP c-Class blade
servers only)
NNY
Driver
dependent:
qlc = Y
nl
qla2300=N
Y
SUNWqlc with patch5
FCA2257P YY
11 NN Yqla2300 4.20, 5.02, and
5.03 (SPARC only)9
394588-B2112
4 03621 -B 21 13
SUNWemlxs and
SUNWemlxu with patch7
HP
3 81881 - B 21
nl
354054-B2114
NNYY Y
SUNWqlc withpatch
5
1HP supports servers that are sold by both FSC and Sun as Sun servers. FSC might require a project release for a non-standard
FCA. See table 3 for supported servers.
2Fujitsu Siemens Computers
3nis either 1 or 2. For example, SG-XPCInFC-QF2 shows support for both SG-XPCI1FC-QF2 and SG-XPCI2FC-QF2 FCAs
4Supported with SPARC Enterprise Mx000 Servers (EM2- or EM4- based preferred).
5For SPARC servers, patch 119130-26 or later is required. For x86 servers, patch 119131-33 or later is required.
6Supported only with Sun x8400 and x8420.
7For SPARC servers, patch 120222-11 or later is required. For x86 servers, patch 120223-21 or later is required.
8Only qlc or emlxs drivers are supported with x86 servers.
9These specific drivers are the only versions supported.
10Supported with HP c-Class blade servers only.
11 Supported on project release by FSC only.
12 Supported only with BL25P, BL35P, and BL45P servers.
13 Supported only with BL460c, BL465c, BL480c, and BL685c servers.
14 Both are supported with BL25P and BL45P servers only.
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Table 2 Solaris 8 and Solaris 9 FCA support
FCA SPARC server Multipathing
Vendor Model Sun FSC1MPxIO DMP Driver version
Sun SG-XPCInFC-QF22
SG-XPCI1FC-QL2
SG-XPCI2FC-QF2-Z
SG-XPCInFC-QF42
SG-XPCInFC-EM22
SG-XPCInFC-EM4-Z2
YNYY
SFS 4.4.8 or later
Emulex LP10000
LP10000DC
LP11000
LP11002
YYDriver
dependent:
SFS = Y
nl
lpfc = N
Ylpfc 6.02h3
OR
SFS 4.4.8 or later
QLA2310F
nl
QLA2340
nl
QLA2342
Y4qla2300 4.20, 5.02, and
5.033
OR
SFS 4.4.8 or later
QLogic
QLA24605
QLA24625
Y
N
Driver
dependent:
SFS = Y
nl
qla2300 = N
Y
qla23005.02and5.03
3
OR
SFS 4.4.8 or later
HP FCA2257P YY
4NYqla2300 4.20, 5.02, and
5.033
1Fujitsu Siemens Computers
2nis either 1 or 2. For example, SG-XPCInFC-QF2 shows support for both SG-XPCI1FC-QF2 and SG-XPCI2FC-QF2 FCAs.
3This specificdriver is the only version supported.
4Supported on project release by FSC only.
5The qla2300 driver is not supported with QLA2460 or QLA2462 FCAs on Solaris 8.
Enhancements
The following are major enhancements included in this release:
•This release includes support for EVA3000/5000 controller software VCS 4.100. For details about
VCS 4.100, see HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array release notes (VCS 4.100).
NOTE:
You must have VCS 3.028 installed before upgrading to VCS 4.00x or later. HP recommends that
you do a full system backup before an HP service representative performs the migrating procedure.
•ThesameFCAcanattachtoanycombinationofthefollowingstoragesystems:
• HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array Active/Active (EVA3000/5000 A/A)
• HP StorageWorks 4x00/6x00/8x00 Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA4x00/6x00/8x00)
• HPStorageWorksXPseries
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Prerequisites
Multipathing support
A Sun Solaris system with EVA3000/5000 storage requires the installation of either Sun Solaris
MPxIO/Multipathing or VERITAS VxVM/DMP multipathing software on each host to achieve
high-availability, multipath capability. Sun Solaris MPxIO/Multipathing and VERITAS VxVM/DMP
multipathing software require at least one FCA connected to both controllers. VERITAS VxVM/DMP can
require installation of an array support library in order to recognize the arrays. For more information, see
the HP StorageWorks MPxIO for Sun Solaris application notes or the HP StorageWorks EVA3000/5000
Enterprise Virtual Array hardware configuration guide.
VCS 3.028 to VCS 4.00x migration
The Active/Active failover feature in VCS 4.00x impacts host configurations. Contact your HP service
representative to configure your system and perform the migration procedure.
Compatibility/interoperability
This release provides full support for all previous EVA controller software used in an existing SAN
configuration.
Storage system attachments
Table 3 lists the supported Solaris storage system attachments.
Table 3 Supported platforms
Platform Model number
Sun Fire (SPARC) 280R V120 V 210 V215 V 24 0
V245 V250V440V445V480
V490 V880 V890, V1280
4800 4810 6800 12K 15K
E2900 E6900 E20K E25K
Sun Enterprise
(SPARC) E220R E420R E250 E450
E3000 E3500 E4000 E4500
E5000 E5500 E6000 E6500
E10000
HP ProLiant:
nl
DL145 DL385 DL585 BL25p
BL35p BL45p BL460c BL465c
BL480c BL685c DL145 G2,
DL385 G2, DL585 G2
x86/x64 Servers
nl
(Solaris 10 only)
Sun Fire:
nl
V40z x4100 x4200 x4600,
x8400 x8420 x8440
SPARC1, Enterprise
(Sun, FSC2)Solaris
10 only
M4000 M5000 M8000
M9000 T1000 T2000
FSC PRIMEPOWER
(SPARC )
PW250PW450PW650
PW850 PW900 PW1500
PW2500
1HP supports these servers the same way as Sun servers whether they are sold by Sun or FSC.
2Fujitsu Siemens Computers
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Cluster softwaresupport
Table 4 lists the cluster software supported for each Solaris version.
Table 4 Cluster support
Solaris version Cluster support (minimum)
8and9SPARCplatformonly Sun Cluster 3.1
Veritas Cluster Server 4.1
PRIMECLUSTER 4.1A30
10 SPARC Sun Cluster 3.
1
Veritas Cluster Server 4.1
PRIMECLUSTER 4.2A00
10 x86 platform1Sun Cluster 3.1
1For information about which x86 models are supported, contact your HP-authorized representative.
For the latest supported revision of cluster software and potential configuration limitations, see your
HP-authorizedrepresentative.
Required patches
This release of VCS has been qualified with Sun Solaris patches installed. The latest patch information
canbefoundintheSecurePathforSunSolarisspecifications, available on the following website:
http://h18066.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/enterprise/specification.html
CAUTION:
You must install the required patches. Your system may not function properly without them.
Switch support
This release supports the Fibre Channel (FC) switches and firmware versions listed in the HP StorageWorks
SAN design reference guide, available for download on the HP support website:
http://www.hp.com/support/manuals
Under storage,clickStorage Networking, and then select HP StorageWorks SAN under HP StorageWorks
SAN Solutions.
NOTE:
HP recommends that you
not mix switch firmware versions in your storage area network (SAN). It is a
best practice to uniformly upgrade all switches in the SAN.
HP StorageWorks Storage System Scripting Utility
The latest version of the Storage System Scripting Utility (SSSU) is available on the software downloads
HP website:
http://www.hp.com/support/downloads
Under storage,clickStorage Software, and then select HP StorageWorks Command View EVA under
Storage Device Management Software. Select the version of the HP StorageWorks Command View EVA.
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Avoiding problemsituations
The following sections describe problems that may arise and their solutions.
Configuring different multipathing solutions
HP strongly recommends that you not configure storage systems with different multipathing software on
the same FCA. Use separate FCAs for different multipathing solutions.
SSSU
Changing comments on a disk enclosure
Use HP Command View EVA to change comments on a disk enclosure. If you try to change a disk
enclosure comment using SSSU, the following error message appears:
Error: Invalid Operation
Changing the name of a disk enclosure
Changing the name of a disk enclosure is not supported with SSSU or HP Command View EVA. If you try
to change a disk enclosure name using SSSU, the following error message appears:
Error: Invalid Operation
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