Using The Same Firmware; Reinstalling Feature Licenses; Disconnecting The Null Modem Cable; Ctp Controls Port Lights - HP StorageWorks 2/140 - Director Switch Release Note

Important Information

Using the Same Firmware

All switches and directors in the same fabric should have the same firmware level
installed—whether 1 Gbps or 2 Gbps capable.
The only exception is the recently released HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/12,
which currently has an interim firmware version specific for the Edge
Switch 2/12, Version 05.05.00-12. This firmware cannot be used for any other
edge switch or director. This interim version is compatible with firmware Versions
05.01.00-24 and 05.02.00-13 used for the rest of the M-Series Fabric products.
The next major firmware release will be a common firmware version for all the
M-Series Fabric products.

Reinstalling Feature Licenses

Feature Licenses (or keys) must be reinstalled after performing a factory reset on a
director 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 FW 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 FC traffic is not
affected during these times.
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