Full Volatility - HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Release Note

For customers who want to add a second-generation switch to their existing SAN,
but are not ready to upgrade their SAN from 5.x to 06.02.00, there is a downgrade
firmware version for each of these edge switches which provides compatibility
with a SAN running 05.02.00.
Firmware 05.03.01-01 is available for the Edge Switch 2/24, and firmware
05.05.01-01 is available for the Edge Switch 2/12. These versions are installed
only on the Edge Switch 2/24 and Edge Switch 2/12, and only when these
switches are placed in a M-Series SAN running 05.02.00 firmware. A copy of
these versions of firmware, are contained on the HP StorageWorks edge switch
documentation and firmware CD (Part Number 524-000001-005).
Reinstalling feature licenses
Feature licenses (or keys) must be reinstalled after performing a factory reset on
an edge switch to regain use of the licensed features (e.g., SANtegrity Binding).
Disconnecting the null modem cable
Always log out and disconnect the null modem cable from the serial maintenance
port when not in use or when the switch is reset.
CTP controls port lights
Port lights on the edge switch and director products are controlled by the CTP
functionality. Certain activities such as firmware updates, IPLing the CTP, or
switching over to the backup CTP (director) can cause these port lights to
extinguish momentarily until control is reasserted by the CTP. The actual Fibre
Channel traffic is not affected during these times.
Ethernet switch support
With firmware 06.00.00 and later, customers can now connect the management
port on edge switches and directors to Ethernet switches or hubs. Prior to
firmware 06.00.00, only connections to Ethernet hubs were qualified and
supported.

Full Volatility

Full Volatility is an optional feature of firmware 06.00.00 and later that is enabled
with a feature key. The Full Volatility feature is designed to support high-security
environments, which require that customer data not be retained by the edge switch
or director after power off.
HP StorageWorks Edge Switch release notes
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