HP StorageWorks 2/128 - SAN Director Switch Release Note page 11

Table 2: Limitations Using Mixed OS Versions
Launch Switch Environment
Firmware: version earlier than Fabric OS
v2.6.2, v3.1.2, or v4.2.x
Operating System: any supported
operating system (with supported
browser)
Browser: any supported browser (on a
supported operating system)
Firmware: version earlier than Fabric OS
v2.6.2, v3.1.2, or v4.2.x
Operating System: any supported
operating system (with supported
browser)
Browser: any supported browser (on a
supported operating system)
Firmware: version prior to Fabric OS
v2.6.2, 3.1.2, or 4.2.x
Operating System: any supported
operating system (with supported
browser)
Browser: any supported browser (on a
supported operating system)
SAN Director 2/128 Fabric OS 4.2.x Release Notes
Issue and Workaround
When trying to access a switch running Fabric OS
v2.6.2, 3.1.2, or 4.2.x from the launch switch, Switch
Explorer displays a null pointer exception, and the
SwitchInfo applet does not display. Switch
Explorer does not work properly with switches
running the latest firmware.
Workaround: Use a launch switch running Fabric OS
v2.6.2, v3.1.2, or v4.2.x or later to access the switch.
When trying to perform end-to-end monitoring
(Performance Monitor) on a SAN Director 2/128,
SAN Switch 2/8V is displayed as a 16-port switch.
Workaround: Use a launch switch running Fabric OS
v4.2.x or later to perform end-to-end monitoring on
the switch.
When trying to perform zoning on a SAN Director
2/128, the SAN Director 2/128 is displayed as a
16-port switch.
Workaround: If you are running Secure Fabric OS,
select a switch running Fabric OS v2.6.2, v3.1.2, or
v4.2.x or later as the primary FCS switch. If you are
not running Secure Fabric OS, use a launch switch
running Fabric OS v2.6.2, v3.1.2, or v4.2.x or later
to perform zoning on the switch.
Important Notes
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