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

HP StorageWorks
4000/6000/8000 Enterprise Virtual
Array connectivity 5.1C for Tru64 UNIX
release notes
Part number: 5697–5907
Fifth edition: May 2006

Version 5.110
Description
This package contains HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 Enterprise Virtual Array
(EVA4000/6000/8000) controller software.
Update recommendation: Routine
Product models
EVA4000/6000/8000
Operating systems
Tru64 UNIX 5.1B-2 or later
Languages
English
Enhancements
This release includes the following enhancements:
•Support for EVA4000/6000/8000 controller software 5.110.
•Support for the backend loop switch, part number 30-10022-01.
Prerequisites
For the current Tru64 Unix version 5.1B patch kit, see the HP IT Resource Center web site:
http://www.itrc.hp.com.
Single-path support
A Tru64 UNIX server requires a single Fibre Channel adapter (FCA) to support single-path mode.
Compatibility/Interoperability
EVA compatibility
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
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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.
Failover/failback
Failback preference settings for the HSV controllers are specific to the operating system. For operating
system failback information, see the HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 Enterprise Virtual Array
user guide.
FCA support
Table 1 lists the supported FCAs and the required firmware versions.
Table 1 FCA support
FCA Driver
Adapter
firmware
(minimum)
HP StorageWorks FCA2354
2 Gb, 64-bit/66MHz PCI
PN DS-KGPSA-DA
Native 3.93a0
HP StorageWorks FCA2384
2 Gb, 64-bit/133MHz PCI-X
PN DS-KGPSA-EA
Native 1.91x6
HP StorageWorks FCA2684
2 Gb, 64-bit/133MHz PCI-X
PN DS-A5132-AA
Native 1.91x6
HP StorageWorks FCA2684DC
2Gb,64-bit/133MHzPCI-XDual
PN DS-A5134-AA
Native 1.91x6
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AlphaServer support
Table 2 lists the EVA-compatible AlphaServers.
Table 2 EVA-compatible AlphaServers
AlphaServer
DS-KGPSA-DA
support
DS-KGPSA-EA
support
DS-A5132-AA
support
DS-A5134-AA
support
DS10 Yes Yes No No
DS15 Yes Yes Yes Yes
DS20E Yes Yes Yes No
DS25 Yes Yes Yes Yes
ES40 Yes Yes Yes No
ES45 Yes Yes Yes Yes
ES47 Yes Yes Yes Yes
ES80 Yes Yes Yes Yes
GS80 Yes Yes Yes No
GS160 Yes Yes Yes No
GS320 Yes Yes Yes No
GS1280 Yes Yes Yes Yes
NOTE:
In order for the AlphaServer console to recognize all eight boot paths to the EVA8000 storage system,
you must upgrade the console firmware to release 7.0 or later.
Storage System Scripting Utility for EVA
The latest version 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 Support & Drivers.
Important notes
EVA configuration best practices
Although the EVA4000/6000/8000 is designed to work in a wide range of configurations, some of the
configuration options can influence performance, capacity, or availability. If you have the necessary
information, you can manage the configuration to optimize its attributes for a specific application. The
configuration options include:
•Number of disk groups
•Type of disk group
•Type and number of disks in a disk group
•Vraidlevels(0,1,and5)
•Disk failure protection level (none, single, and double)
•Cache settings
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For more information on the configuration options, see the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array
configuration best practices — white paper:
http://h71028.www7.hp.com/ERC/downloads/4AA0-2787ENW.pdf
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