Compaq 158222-B21 - StorageWorks Fibre Channel SAN Switch 8 Release Note page 2

2 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16 Release Notes
Compatibility
All commands are now case insensitive. For example, instead of
entering "fabricShow," you can enter "fabricshow".
The new Fibre Channel SAN Switches may include the latest version of the
firmware. A copy of the latest version of the firmware, v2.1.7 as of this date, is
also contained on the Fibre Channel SAN Switch Software v2.1.7 CD. The
required loaders and instructions for downloading the firmware are also
contained on the CD. The v2.1.7 firmware is also available on the Compaq
website at
www.compaq.com/products/storageworks/hubs-and-bridges/firmwareupdate.html
This firmware is for the Fibre Channel SAN Switch only and will not work if
loaded into older Fibre Channel Storage Switches.
The Fibre Channel SAN Switch software (version 2.1.7 and above) is
compatible with the Fibre Channel Switch software (versions 1.6d), allowing
both types of switches to operate in the same fabric. To accomplish this
compatibility, the Fibre Channel SAN Switch must be configured to use a
specific addressing mode. This mode is designated "VC Encoded Address
Mode."
Invoke this mode using the
the Compaq StorageWorks
When using compatibility mode, the maximum switch count in a fabric is
reduced from 239 to 32, and the maximum number of multicast groups is
reduced from 256 to 31.
If the compatibility mode is not set, the following error message displays when
interconnecting a Fibre Channel SAN Switch and a Fibre Channel Storage
Switch:
FABRIC, SEGMENTED, LOG_WARNING
Description: Fabric segmented.
Probable Cause: Incompatible fabric parameters/switches or conflict zones.
Action: Reconfigure fabric or zones. See configure command.
command, as described in Appendix A of
configure
TM
Fibre Channel SAN Switch Management Guide.