Hp Recommendations; Firmware Overview - HP StorageWorks 2/32 - SAN Switch Release Note

HP Recommendations

HP Recommendations
HP always recommends redundant fabrics and multi-pathing software for
uptime-sensitive environments. Examples of scenarios protected by redundant
fabrics include, but are not limited to:
HP recommends strongly against using drivers that bind by PID. There are several
routine maintenance procedures which may result in a device receiving a new
PID; the core PID format update is just one example of such a procedure.
Examples include, but are not limited to:

Firmware Overview

Firmware v4.0.2b works with HP StorageWorks 2 Gbps switch models only. The
firmware will not work if loaded onto HP StorageWorks 1 Gbps switch models.
HP recommends that all switches supported by the 4.0.x code stream be updated
to Version 4.0.2b together, so all supported switches operate with the same version
code.
Firmware Version 4.0.2b contains the fully supported Web Tools Graphical User
Interface (GUI). Instructions for downloading the firmware are contained on the
Software CD.
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Add / Move / Change operations for devices or switches
Changing the core PID format
Changing any other fabric-wide parameters (for example, ED_TOV)
Erroneous zoning changes / user error
Major upgrades / changes to fabric architecture
Physical disasters, for example, water pipe breaks above "fabric A" rack
Changing "Compatibility Mode" settings
Changing switch domain IDs
Merging fabrics
Relocating devices to new ports or new switches (that is, for Add, Move,
Change type operations)
Updating the core PID format
Using hot spare switch ports to deal with failures
SAN switch 2/32 Version 4.0.2b Release Notes