HP StorageWorks 2/32 - SAN Switch Instruction Manual

hp StorageWorks
SAN switch 2/32, version 4.0.2b
release notes
Part Number: AV-RTT4A-TE
First Edition (October 2002)
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SAN switch 2/32, version 4.0.2b release notes
First Edition (October 2002)
Part Number: AV-RTT4A-TE

Release Notes Contents
SAN switch 2/32, version 4.0.2b release notes 3
Welcome to the hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/32! Thank you for choosing our
products. This file contains late-breaking changes that may not be included in the
product documentation. It also provides information for computers that may not have
the ability to use Acrobat to determine what is on the hp StorageWorks SAN Switch
2/32 Software v4.0.2b CD.
Release Notes Contents
These Release Notes cover the following major topics:
•Firmware Version 4.0.2b Overview, page 4
•Prerequisites for Upgrading or Restoring Firmware, page 4
•Adding the SAN Switch 2/32 to an Existing Fabric, page 5
•SAN Switch 2/32 Hardware Updates, page 6
•SAN Switch 2/32 Firmware Version 4.0.2b Updates, page 7
•Compatibility, page 12
•Standards Compliance, page 14
•hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/32 Software v4.0.2b CD, page 15
•Related Documentation, page 17
•Web Tools Management Station Requirements, page 18
•Using the Java Plug-In, page 23
•Licenses, page 24
•Known Issues, page 24

Firmware Version 4.0.2b Overview
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Firmware Version 4.0.2b Overview
The hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/32 ships with Version 4.0.2b firmware.
Firmware improvements per this release involve:
• link initialization
•API
•SNMP
•help
• firmware download
• web server security.
Prerequisites for Upgrading or Restoring Firmware
Read this section before upgrading/restoring switch firmware.
Verify that a Windows NT or 2000 FTP Server is Installed
An FTP server must be installed and running when performing the Telnet command
configUpload on a Windows NT or 2000 system. If you do not have a Microsoft
Windows NT or 2000 FTP service previously installed on your system, you need to
install it.
Use the following steps to install and configure a Windows NT or 2000 FTP server.
1. Create a folder for the switch firmware and configuration files.
2. Install the Windows NT or 2000 FTP server on your system from your Windows
installation CD.
NOTE: If you only use the FTP server for the firmware and configuration loads, you can
specify the folder created in Step 1 as the FTP Publish Directory.
3. Open the Internet Service Manager Tool.
4. Issue the configUpload command. Save the configuration.

Adding the SAN Switch 2/32 to an Existing Fabric
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Adding the SAN Switch 2/32 to an Existing Fabric
Read the following section for important information related to adding the switch to
the fabric.
Merging a New Switch to a Fabric Containing an Active Zone
Configuration
Use these steps to merge a new switch to a fabric with an active zone configuration
database.
1. Log into the new switch.
2. Verify that a Zoning license is installed. Use the licenseshow command to
view currently installed licenses.
3. Verify the Core Port Idntifier (PID) Format is consistent with the existing fabric.
Use the configure command to view current Core PID Format setting.
NOTE: The SAN Switch 2/32 is preconfigured with the Core PID format enabled. The existing
fabric must also have this format enabled. The configure command is used to change the
PID format. If the PID format is not consistent across the fabric, the fabric will segment. Refer to
Appendix B in the hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/32 Installation Guide supplied with your
switch for information on setting the Core PID format.
4. Verify that the available memory on the new switch is large enough for the
existing zone configuration database. Use the cfgsize command to verify the
maximum size of zone configuration database for the switch. For example,
a. A Fabric OS v2.6.0x switch can accommodate up to 96K of zone
configuration database.
b. A Fabric OS v3.0.2x switch can accommodate up to 128K of zone
configuration database.
c. A Fabric OS v4.0.2b switch can accommodate up to 128K of zone
configuration database.
5. Verify that the SAN Switch 2/32’s interoperability mode is consistent with the
pre-existing switches in the fabric. Use the interopmode command to view the
interoperability mode of the switch.
NOTE: If the interopmode is inconsistent between the new switch and the fabric, the merge fails
and fabric segments. If the switches use different interopmode settings, you must make them
the same. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric Operating System Procedures Version
3.0.x/4.0.x User Guide for detailed information on updating the interopmode.

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6. Clear the switch of all zoning information by running the following set of
commands:
cfgdisable
cfgclear
cfgsave
7. Connect the switch to the fabric through an ISL cable. Once the switch is
connected to the fabric, the zone configuration information for the fabric will
automatically copy to the switch.
8. Clear the Management server Platform Database from the switch with the
msPlClearDB command.
SAN Switch 2/32 Hardware Updates
The following section lists hardware updates for the SAN Switch 2/32.
Important Information Regarding the HP System/e Rack
Mounting Hardware
HP highly recommends installing the switch in the optional System/e Rack using only
the hardware supplied with the rack.
For example, when installing the two inner rails on either side of the switch, you must
use the six #8-32 x 5/16 Phillips pan-head screws, and #8 flat washers as specified in
the hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/32 Installation Guide. The #8 flat washer shortens
the #8-32 x 5/16 Phillips pan-head screw so that it does not interfere with the internal
components of the switch.
IMPORTANT: Using longer than recommended screws to install your switch into the HP
System/e Rack Kit will result in physical damage to the switch motherboard.

Documentation Updates
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Documentation Updates
The hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/32 Version 4.0.x Installation Guide supplied with
your switch lists the HP System/e Rail Kit as an option. This is not always true.
When ordering the SAN Switch 2/32, you may receive an HP System/e Rail Kit in
addition to standard components with your order. Use the HP System/e components
for mounting your switch in an HP System/e Rack, following the instructions
provided in the SAN Switch 2/32 Installation Guide.
NOTE: The hardware that makes up the HP System/e Rail Kit are non-saleable components.
You can identify this hardware per the following HP part numbers:
• A7340-87901 (Rail, qty 2)
• A7340-87902 (hardware, qty 1)
SAN Switch 2/32 Firmware Version 4.0.2b Updates
The following lists enhancements to Fabric OS Version 4.0.2b:
IMPORTANT: Fabric OS Version 4.0.2b firmware works with the hp StorageWorks SAN Switch
2/32 and the hp StorageWorks SAN Core Switch 2/64. This firmware will not work if loaded onto
the hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 1 Gb models, or the hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 EL,
2/16 or 2/16 EL models.
Firmware Download Functionality
This section summarizes changes to the firmware download functionality. For more
detailed information refer to the hp StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.0.x/4.0.x
Reference Guide.
firmwaredownload
Use this admin level command to download new firmware version to a switch.
firmwarecommit
Use this admin level command to commit a new firmware version to both partitions of
flash memory. The SAN Switch 2/32 maintains a primary and secondary partition for
firmware. The firmwaredownload command writes to the secondary partition
only and automatically commits the firmware at the end of the download process,
following a switch reboot.
If you wish to override the auto-commit setting, you must use the “-sn” option on the
switch. See the help page for more details. HP recommends maintaining the same
firmware version on each partition of a switch or CP card.

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firmwarerestore
Use this admin level command to delete a new firmware version download from flash
memory and restore the previous version of the firmware from the secondary partition.
This can only be performed if the firmwaredownload was previously executed
with the auto-commit flag disabled.
firmwaredownloadstatus
Use this admin level command to display the status of a firmware download. This
command displays an event log that records the progress and status of the current
firmwaredownload command. The event log is created by the current
firmwaredownload command and is retained until another
firmwaredownload command is issued. A timestamp is associated with each
event.
firmwareshow
Use this user level command to display the firmware version information for the
primary and secondary partitions of flash memory on a switch.
Error Log Enhancements
The Error Log subsystem now retains a maximum of 1,536 messages in RAM, that is,
a total of 256 messages for each error message level (Panic, Critical, Error, Warning,
Info, and Debug). In addition, important messages are stored in a separate persistent
error log to guarantee that they are not lost in case of power outage or system reboot.
IMPORTANT: The enhancement prevents messages of lesser severity from overwriting
messages of greater severity. For example, Warning messages cannot overwrite Error, Critical
or Panic messages.
Error log updates include:
• The error log subsystem supports persistent logging. Each switch integrates its
own persistent log.
• The persistent log is preserved across power cycles and system reboots.
• The persistent log has a default capacity to store 1,024 error log entries.
• The persistent log can be resized at run time without having to reboot the switch
or the system.
• The persistent log is configurable to a maximum of 2,048 entries. The persistent
error log can be resized to between 1,024 and 2,048 entries.

SAN Switch 2/32 Firmware Version 4.0.2b Updates
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• The persistent log is implemented as a circular buffer. When more than maximum
entries are added to the persistent log, new entries overwrite old entries.
• All error messages of levels Panic and Critical are automatically saved in the
persistent log as they are logged. This guarantees that critical or panic level
messages are not lost in the event of unexpected system reboot or fail-over.
• A new command to control/filter error log messages. For example, the user may
specify that all log messages marked Warning remain in the persistent error log.
• The commands errdump or errshow display a combination of the persistent
log messages saved during previous system run time cycles, and the error log
messages generated during the current run time cycle.
NOTE: Within Web Tools, the Fabric View Events ICON window does not separate persistent
from RAM error messages. Please use the Events ICON located on the SAN Switch 2/32 for
additional log details.
New Persistent Error Logging Commands
Three Fabric OS commands were modified and four new commands added for the
persistent error logging functionality. For more information, refer to the hp
StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.0.x/4.0.x Reference Guide.
The following commands were modified:
•errdump
•errshow
•errclear
Also, the following commands allow you to manage the persistent error log:
•errsavelvlset
•errsavelvlshow
•errnvlogsizeset
•errnvlogsizeshow

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Fabric OS Command Changes
The following lists new or modified commands added to the Fabric OS Version 4.0.2b:
•killtelnet command
•loopporttest command
•portcfgdelayflogi command
•supportshow command
•portcfglongdistance command
•portcfgshow command
•ifmodeset command
NOTE: For more information about these commands, refer to the hp StorageWorks Fabric OS
Version 3.0.x/4.0.x Reference Manual.
portcfglongdistance Command Summary
Extended links in the same SAN are either 1Gb or 2Gb, but not both. If you have 1 Gb
extended links in the the SAN you can not add a 2Gb Extended Link to the same SAN.
Enhancement
A new parameter was added to this command. The new syntax is as follows:
portCfgLongDistance [slot/]port[, distance_level][, linkinitmode]
linkinitmode Operand
The linlinitmode operand applies to long distance setup only. It does not affect a
normal link. It is added to ensure the long distance link initialization sequence.
It is not required for long distance, but may be useful when initiating L1 and L2 links.
linkinitmode Usage
Specify 1 to activate a long distance link initialization sequence. Specify 0 to
deactivate this mode. The default value is 0 (disabled). This operand is optional. The
following example is for a 100km link on a port in a V4.0 switch with long distance
link initialization protocol enabled:
switch:admin> portCfgLongDistance 2/3 L2 1
done.

SAN Switch 2/32 Firmware Version 4.0.2b Updates
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SNMP Enhancements
SNMP security updates include:
• HP response to the CERT Coordination Center advisory notices VU#854306 and
VU#107186.
The CERT Coordination Center has issued a broad based alert to the technology
industry regarding potential security vulnerabilities identified in SNMP, ranging
from unauthorized privileged access, denial of service attacks, or unstable
behavior.
HP’s Fabric OS Version 4.0.x, is based on MontaVista’s embedded Linux
real-time operating system, and incorporates v15.2 of the SNMP agent from
SNMP Research. In response to the advisory, HP has released Fabric OS Version
4.0.2b. Fabric OS Version 4.0.2b and all subsequent versions include the most
current patch level of v15.3.1.4 of the SNMP Research agent, which SNMP
Research has indicated is not susceptible to the vulnerability described in notes
VU#854306 and VU#107186.
• SNMP trap recipients have been linked to the Access Control List (ACL).
In order for an SNMP Management Station to receive a trap generated by the
agent, the administrator must configure a trap recipient to correspond to the IP
address of the Management Station using the agtcfgset command. In addition,
the trap recipient must be able to pass the ACL check.
The ACL check is as follows:
There are six ACLs to restrict SNMP get/set/trap operations to hosts under a
host-subnet-area. Host-subnet-area is defined by comparing non-zero IP octets.
For example, an ACL of '192.168.64.0' allows for access by any hosts that start
with the specified octets. The connecting host is enabled to set each
host-subnet-area to be read-write or read-only. Highest privilege matched out of
six entries is given to the access.
The ACL check is turned off when all six entries contain '0.0.0.0'.

Compatibility
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Compatibility
The SAN Switch 2/32 is compatible with the following switches in the fabric:
IMPORTANT: Earlier versions of SAN Core Switch 2/64 firmware (that is, Version 4.0.0x)
cannot be loaded onto a SAN Switch 2/32.
• hp StorageWorks SAN Core Switch 2/64 running Fabric OS Version 4.0.2b or
later
• hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8EL, hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/16 EL, or
hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/16 switches running Fabric OS Version 3.0.2c or
later
• premerger hp or premerger Compaq switches running Fabric OS Version 2.6.0c or
later
NOTE: For the Fabric OS Version 2.x switches or Fabric OS Version 3.x switches, the Core
Switch PID Format must be enabled (that is, set to 1) using the configure command before it
can interconnect with the SAN Switch 2/32.
For more information regarding the Core Switch PID Format, please refer to Appendix B in the
hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/32 Installation Guide, “Updating the Core PID Format.” A
hardcopy version of the installation guide is supplied with your switch.
QuickLoop
QuickLoop, in either its original hub emulation mode, or in Fabric Assist mode, is not
supported on the SAN Switch 2/32. This means that direct attachment of private hosts
to the SAN Switch 2/32 is not supported. However, fabric or loop targets attached to
the SAN Switch 2/32 may be included in Fabric Assist Zones for private hosts
attached to other switches in the fabric.
SFPs
The SAN Switch 2/32 supports the following SFP types:
• Finisar FTRJ-8519-3-2.5
• Finisar FTRJ-8519-7D-2.5, Compaq part number DS-DMSHT-AA,
HP part number A6515A (Smart SFP)
• Finisar FTRJ-1319-3-2.5,Compaq part number DS-DMLNG-AA,
HP part number A6516A
• IBM 42P21SNYAA10
• Agilent HFBR 5720l

Compatibility
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MIB Files
MIB files are used for SNMP applications such as HP OpenView and HP Insite
Manager. The SAN Switch 2/32 supports the following MIB files:
• v4_0FA.mib (supports Fibre Alliance MIB v3.0)
• v4_0FE.mib (v4_0FE.mib is same as festd.smiv2 in v3.0 and refers to RFC 2837)
• v4_0SW.mib (Fibre Channel Switch MIB v4.0)
• v4_0TRP.mib (Fibre Channel Switch Trap MIB v4.0)
Refer to the hp StorageWorks Version 3.0.x/4.0.x MIB Reference Guide for more
information.
NOTE: Verify that SNMP-FRAMEWORK-MIB and RFC1155-SMI are loaded before loading
v4_0FE.mib.
Cascading
Cascading of switches is supported for up to 7 hops where a hop is defined as a
connection from one switch to another. Connections should be made such that traffic
from an NL_Port will not transverse more than the number of currently supported
hops when traveling through the cascaded switches.
Cascading switches sequentially assign domain addresses to the switches prior to
connecting them to other switches in a SAN. When connecting a powered down
switch to a SAN that is running, the SAN will automatically assign a domain number
to the new switch upon power up. If connecting a SAN with duplicate domain
numbers to a switch, the switch will not join the SAN. Therefore, it is best to manually
assign a domain number, when adding a new switch to a SAN.

Standards Compliance
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Management Server
Management Server now uses Topology Discovery during the fabric topology
discovery process.
The process involves two standards, FC-FS and FC-GS-3:
•FC-FS
RTIN/RNID queries: Request Node Identification Data and Request Topology
Information are now supported.
•FC-GS-3
GATIN/GNID/GTIN: Get Attributes of Topology Information/Get Node
Identification Data/ Get Topology Information are now supported.
Information about Fibre Channel standards and the Fibre Channel industry in general
can be found on the Fibre Channel Industry Association website:
http://www.fibrechannel.com.
Enterprise Virtual Array
The minimum supported firmware level for the StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual
Array is VCS Version 2.002. Perform the Enterprise storage subsystem firmware
upgrade before the upgrade of the switch firmware. Please consult the Enterprise
Virtual Array documentation for specific information for upgrading VCS firmware.
Standards Compliance
Fabric OS Version 4.0.2b is compliant with the following Fibre Channel Standards:
• FC-AL ANSI X3.272: 1996
• FC-AL-2 NCIT S 332: 1999
• FC-FLA NCIT S TR-20: 1998
• FC-GS-3 NCITS 348-2000 Rev 7.01
• FC-FG ANSI X3.289: 1996
• FC-PH ANSI X3.230: 1994
• FC-PH-2 ANSI X3.297: 1997
• FC-PH-3 ANSI X3.303: 1998
• FC-PLDA NCIT S TR-19: 1998

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• FC-SW-2 Rev 5.3
• FC-VI Rev 1.61
• FC-MI, Rev 1.92
• FC-SB-2 Rev 2.1 (FICON Support)
• FC-BB Rev 4.7
• FC-FS Rev 1.7 (Still in draft)
• FC-BB-2 Rev 5.3 (Still in draft)
• IPFC RFC 2625
• FCP ANSI X3.269: 1996
• FCP-2 Rev 7
For the latest supported configurations, please refer to the hp StorageWorks
Heterogeneous Open SAN Design Reference Guide, part number AA-RMPND-TE,
available at:
http://www.compaq.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html
hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/32
Software v4.0.2b CD
The hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/32 ships with the latest version of the firmware
installed. A copy of the latest version of the firmware as of this date, Version 4.0.2b, is
also contained on the CD. The V4.0.2b firmware is also available on the hp website at:
http://www.compaq.com/products/storageworks/hubs-and-bridges/firmwareupdate.html
Firmware Version 4.0.2b contains the fully supported Web Tools Graphical User
Interface (GUI). Instructions for downloading the firmware are contained on the CD.

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CD Directory Structure
The hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/32 Software v4.0.2b CD contains the following
files.
- DSGGD
- Docs
- README.TXT, includes late-breaking changes to documentation
- AA-RTQVA-TE.pdf, hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/32 Version 4.0.x Installation Guide
- AA-RS24A-TE.pdf, hp StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.0.x/4.0.x Reference Guide
- AA-RS23A-TE.pdf, hp StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.0.x/4.0.x User Guide
- AA-RS22A-TE.pdf, hp StorageWorks Diagnostics and System Error Messages Version 3.0.x/4.0.x
Reference Guide
- AA-RS25A-TE.pdf, hp StorageWorks Web Tools Version 3.0.x/4.0.x User Guide
- AA-RTS4A-TE.pdf, hp StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.0.x/4.0.x User
Guide
- AA-RTSAA-TE.pdf, hp StorageWorks ISL Trunking Version 3.0.x/4.0.x User Guide
- AA-RTSDA-TE.pdf, hp StorageWorks Extended Fabric Version 3.0.x/4.0.x User Guide
- AA-RTSGA-TE.pdf, hp StorageWorks Fabric Watch Version 3.0.x/4.0.x User Guide
- AA-RS26A-TE.pdf, hp StorageWorks Zoning Version 3.0.x/4.0.x User Guide
- AA-RTS7A-TE.pdf, hp StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.0.x/4.0.x User Guide
- Firmware (hp StorageWorks Fibre Channel Firmware and Updates)
- firmwareupdate.txt, instructions for updating firmware
- v4.0.2b, switch firmware
- femib.smiv 2 2/15/01
- festd.smiv2 2/27/01
- v4_0FA.mib (supports Fibre Alliance MIB v3.0)
- v4_0FE.mib (v4_0FE.mib is same as festd.smiv2 in v3.0 and refers to RFC 2837)
- v4_0SW.mib (Fibre Channel Switch MIB v4.0)
- v4_0TRP.mib (Fibre Channel Switch Trap MIB v4.0)
- j2re-1_3_1_01-win.exe (sun Java plug-in for windows self install for browser)
- NTAlpha
- Cat.exe (mover for upgrading firmware from an Alpha)
- Rshd.exe (small server for upgrading firmware from an Alpha)
- NTIntel
- Cat.exe (mover for downloading firmware from a PC)
- Rshd.exe (small server for upgrading firmware from PC)
- Acrobat
- rp505eng.exe (installer for Acrobat Reader plus search to enable viewing of pdf files)
- manuals.pdf (Home page for all PDF documentation included on the CD-ROM)

Related Documentation
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Related Documentation
HP provides customers with the following documents, in support of the SAN Switch
2/32. Access these documents at:
http://www.compaq.com/storage/saninfrastructure.html
HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/32 Version 4.0.x Installation Guide, part number
AA-RTQVA-TE
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.0.x/4.0.x Reference Guide, part number
AA-RS24A-TE
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.0.x/4.0.x User Guide, part number
AA-RS23A-TE
HP StorageWorks Diagnostics and System Error Messages Version 3.0.x/4.0.x
Reference Guide, part number AA-RS22A-TE
HP StorageWorks Web Tools Version 3.0.x/4.0.x User Guide, part number
AA-RS25A-TE
HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.0.x/4.0.x, part number
AA-RTS4A-TE
HP StorageWorks ISL Trunking Version 3.0.x/4.0.x User Guide, part number
AA-RTSAA-TE
HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric Version 3.0.x/4.0.x User Guide, part number
AA-RTSDA-TE
HP StorageWorks Fabric Watch Version 3.0.x/4.0.x User Guide, part number
AA-RTSGA-TE
HP StorageWorks Zoning Version 3.0.x/4.0.x User Guide, part number
AA-RS26A-TE
HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.0.x/4.0.x User Guide, part number
AA-RTS7A-TE

Web Tools Management Station Requirements
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In addition, HP provides the hp StorageWorks SAN Design Guide, part number
AA-RMPNE-TE to help you with SAN design and potential interoperability issues.
Access this document at:
http://www.compaq.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html
Web Tools Management Station Requirements
The workstation used to manage a fabric and configure a switch must meet the
following requirements in order to install and run Web Tools. Web Tools is installed
and runs on the switch, but is displayed in a web browser running on the workstation.
Operating Systems
The following operating systems are supported:
• Solaris 2.7 or later
• Windows 2000
• Windows NT 4.0 (SP6)
RAM (for Windows operating systems)
The following lists memory requirements.
• 128 MB or more of RAM for fabrics comprised of 10 switches or less
• 256 MB or more of RAM for fabrics comprised of 15 switches or less
• 512 MB or more of RAM for fabrics comprised of more than 15 switches
Disk Space
Free disk space of 5 MB or more is required to store the program. Free disk space of
256 MB is recommended to run the program efficiently.

Web Tools Management Station Requirements
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Web Browsers
Web Tools supports the following browsers; however, each must be configured
separately to work with the GUI.
NOTE: Netscape 6.x and Internet Explorer 6.x are not supported in this release.
• Netscape Communicator 4.77 on Solaris
• Internet Explorer 5.5
IMPORTANT: Due to decreasing customer demand, and an increasing number of significant
technical incompatibilities, the Netscape browser running on the Windows operating system is
no longer supported for use with Web Tools.
For complete details, refer to the hp StorageWorks Web Tools User Guide., located on
the hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/32 Software v4.0.2b CD supplied with your
switch.
Java Plug-in
The following Java Plug-ins must be installed on the workstation where you will run
Web Tools:
• For Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0: Java Plug-in version 1.2.2_008 is
recommended, but versions 1.2.2_005, 1.2.2_006, 1.2.2_007, and 1.3.1_04 are
also compatible.
• For Solaris: Java Plug-in version 1.3.1_04 is recommended, but 1.2.2_02 is also
compatible, including the Java Plug-in patch created by Sun Microsystems for
Solaris.
At the time of this publication, obtain the required Java plug-in versions from
http://java.sun.com/products/archive/
Java Runtime Environment (JRE)
The following JRE must be installed on the workstation where you will run Web
Tools:
JRE 1.2.2_07

Web Tools Management Station Requirements
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Workstation Setup for Solaris
The Java Plug-in for Solaris enables users to deploy the java applet and other java
related components in Netscape Communicator using Java Runtime Environment
(JRE) instead of the Java run time bundled with Netscape.
The Java Plug-in may be shipped with the JRE or downloaded separately and
installed. Netscape Communicator may come with its default Java Plug-in installed.
The default Java Plug-in path is “/usr/dt/appconfig/netscape/j2pi”. For installing the
specified Java Plug-in and JRE on Solaris, users should have basic knowledge of the
Solaris system, and have super user access. For downloading the Java products, users
should also have a SUN website access account (free for registration). Download the
Java Plug-in compressed binary format, decompress it and, use “pkgadd” to install it
into Solaris. After installing the Web Tools required Java Plug-in and JRE, you need to
set the system environment variables “NPX_PLUGIN_PATH” and
“NPX_JRE_PATH” to “.cshrc,” “.profile,” or “.login” files under the user’s home
directory.
These configuration changes enable Netscape Communicator to use the new installed
Java Plug-in and JRE path. If you want to back out and use the Netscape
Communicator default Java Plug-in path, remove the two environment variable
definitions from the predefined file.
For detailed information, refer to the SUN website:
http://www.sun.com/software/solaris/netscape/jpis/userguide_java_plugin.html
Netscape, the Java Plug-in and the JRE are not HP products, their vendors may change
their products and URL path locations. For more information, refer to the vendor
website.
NOTE: Java Plug-in 1.2.2_02, known as “Java Plug-in 1.2, Solaris/SPARC”, is displayed as
“Version 1.2.1” in its software license during download. Ignore this during install, and accept the
license.
Installing the Utilities to Access Web Tools on Solaris
Use these steps to set up the user environment to access Web Tools from Solaris.
1. Install the web browser. Netscape Communication 4.77 is required. The download
is available at:
http://www.netscape.com/download/archive/client_archive47x.html
The recommended installation path is /usr/dt/bin. This installation path will be
used for the MOZILLA_HOME environment variable.