HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 - Enterprise Virtual... Instruction Manual

HP StorageWorks
4000/6000/8000 Enterprise Virtual
Array connectivity 5.1B for Sun Solaris
release notes
Part number: 5697-5906
Sixth edition: April 2006

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About this document
This section describes the content reflected in this document, including:
•Release notes information,page3
•Intended audience, page 3
•Accessing future product updates,page3
Release notes information
These release notes describe the following topics:
•Enhancements,page3
•EVA storage system, page 3
• EVA compatibility, page 4
•Operating constraints,page6
•Storage System Scripting Utility for EVA,page6
Intendedaudience
These release notes are intended for:
•Customers who purchased the HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 Enterprise Virtual Array
(EVA4000/6000/8000) storage system to use with the Sun Solaris operating system
•HP customer service personnel responsible for installing and maintaining devices connected
to an EVA4000/6000/8000 storage system
Accessing future product updates
HP strongly recommends that customers sign up on line using the Subscriber’s choice web site:
http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates.
•Subscribing to this service provides you with e-mail updates on the latest product enhancements,
the newest versions of drivers, and firmware documentation updates, as well as instant access to
numerous other product resources.
•After signing up, you can quickly locate your products by selecting Business support and then
Storage under Product Category.
Enhancements
This release includes the following enhancements:
•Support for EVA4000/6000/8000 controller software 5.100
•Support for Storage Management Appliance
•Support for RoHS-compliant hardware
EVA storage system
These release notes contain the latest product information at the time of this release.
The latest product support information and downloads for storage products are available on the HP
storage web site:
http://www.hp.com/support/downloads
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EVA documentation
A complete library of EVA4000/6000/8000 and related documentation is available on the following
HP web site:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/eva/index.html
Supported configurations
Supported configurations are described in the Enterprise Virtual Array QuickSpecs, available on the
following HP web site:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/eva/index.html
EVA compatibility
This section lists the specifications at the time of this release. Some component versions may change due
to revision. For the latest information, see the HP storage web site:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/index.html
Operating system specifications
Table 1 lists the operating system specifications.
Table 1 Operating system specifications
Solaris
version Cluster support Fibre Channel adapter Multipathing
Adapter driver
minimum version
Sun Cluster 3.1 Sun SG-XPCI1FC-QF2
Sun SG-XPCI2FC-QF2
Sun SG-XPCI1FC-EM2
Sun SG-XPCI2FC-EM2
MPxIO Sun SFS* 4.4 or later
Sun SG-XPCI1FC-QF2
Sun SG-XPCI2FC-QF2
Sun SG-XPCI1FC-EM2
Sun SG-XPCI2FC-EM2
Sun SFS* 4.4 or later
LP10000
LP10000DC
6.02h
8, 9
SPARC
Platform only
VERITAS VCS
3.5 or later
FCA2257P
PN 254456-B21
QLA2340
QLA2342
VxVM/DMP
4.13.011or later
Sun SG-XPCI1FC-QF2
10 SPARC
and x86
Platform
Not supported
at this time Sun SG-XPCI2FC-QF2
MPxIO Sun SFS*
1For the latest driver information, see the HP web site at http://www.hp.com/support/downloads.
* SFS: Sun StorEdge SAN Foundation Software
Table 2 lists the supported Sun Solaris platforms.
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Table 2 Supported platforms
Solaris platform Model numbers
Sun Fire V120 V210 V240 V440
V490 V890 280R V480 V880
V1280 4800 4810 6800 12K
15K E2900 E4900 E6900
Enterprise E220R E420R E250 E450
E3000 E3500 E4000 E4500
E5000 E5500 E6000 E6500
E10000
HP x86 ProLiant
(Solaris 10 only) BL25p BL35p DL385 DL585 V20z V40z
Required patches
This release was tested with the current Sun Solaris patches installed. The latest patch information is
available on the Sun web site:
http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/show.pl?target=tous
CAUTION:
You must install the required patches. Your system will 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, which you can download from the HP StorageWorks web site:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html
NOTE:
HP recommends that you
not mix switch firmware versions in a SAN. It is a best practice to uniformly
upgrade all switches in the SAN.
Multiple-path support
A Sun Solaris system with EVA4000/6000/8000 storage requires the installation of either Sun Solaris
MPxIO or VERITAS VxVM/DMP multipathing software on each host to achieve high-availability, multipath
capability.
Sun Solaris MPxIO and VERITAS VxVM/DMP multipathing software require two FC adapters (FCAs)
connected to both controllers.
Single-path support
Solaris servers require VERITAS Volume Manager to support single-path mode.
NOTE:
Do not use single-path mode in mission-critical environments.
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Operating constraints
For information about operating constraints for the EVA4000/6000/8000 hardware and HP
StorageWorks Command View EVA, see their release notes.
Failover/failback
Failback preference settings for the HSV controllers are specific to the operating system. See the HP
StorageWorks Sun Solaris connectivity for the Enterprise Virtual Array installation and reference guide
for more information.
Storage System Scripting Utility for EVA
Thelatestve
rsion of the Storage System Scripting Utility (SSSU) is available on the HP storage web site:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storage/software/cmdvieweva/index.html
From this web site, click Software & drivers.
Recommendations
This section contains HP recommendations to ensure proper operation of the EVA4000/6000/8000
storage system.
Codeload usage
When a system with a maximum configuration is running at full capacity, it may experience a time-out
condition before codeload is complete. HP recommends that you always upgrade the multipathing
software at an off-peak time.
Custom host mode for Solaris x86 hosts
You must use the custom host mode for all Solaris x86 hosts. When adding a Solaris x86 host, set
thecustomhostpropertiesasfollows:
1. Start HP Command View EVA and select the Host folder for the appropriate storage system.
2. Click Add host.
3. Add a host:
a. Select Custom for the host OS.
b. Enterthefollowingvalueasthecustommodenumber:0000012A200008AE.
To change an existing Solaris x86 host to custom mode:
1. Start HP Command View EVA and select the appropriate Host icon in the Host folder.
2. Click the General tab on the host properties page.
3. Select Custom for the operating system type.
4. Enter the following value as the custom mode number: 0000012A200008AE.
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