Firmware Upgrade Instructions; Important Notes - HP StorageWorks 4/8 - SAN Switch Release Note

Fibre Channel Routing scalability
For the latest FCR scalability support information, see the HP StorageWorks SAN design reference
guide, available at:
http://www.hp.com/go/sandesignguide

Firmware upgrade instructions

IMPORTANT:
If your plan is to remain on the 6.1.x firmware stream, HP strongly recommends that you upgrade to
Fabric OS 6.1.2b as soon as possible. Upgrading to Fabric OS 6.1.2b is allowed only from Fabric
OS 6.0.x. See
NOTE:
At the time of the Fabric OS 6.1.2b release, HP's latest supported firmware version is actually 6.2.1.
HP recommends that you upgrade to that version, if possible, to take advantage of new features and
bug fixes. See the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.2.1 release notes for details.
To access the latest Fabric OS 6.1.2b firmware, configuration files, and MIB files, see the HP website:
http://www.hp.com/support/downloads
At the website:
1. Under Storage, select Storage Networking.
2. Select the link for the appropriate switch, select your product, and then select Cross operating
system (BIOS, firmware, Diagnostics, etc.)
3. Select Firmware.
4. Select V6.x Firmware for HP StorageWorks B-series Fibre Channel Switches for 6.1.2b:
To download the firmware, select Download.
To read the release notes, select the Release Notes tab.
To verify that the firmware download process is complete, enter the firmwareDownloadStatus
command on the switch, verify that the process is complete, and then proceed to the next switch.

Important notes

Table 6 provides information you should consider before upgrading to Fabric OS 6.1.2b.
Table 6 Fabric OS 6.1.2b release information
Topic
PID format
Update recommendations" on page 6 for additional guidelines.
Description
Starting with Fabric OS version 6.x, the only supported PID format is core pid
(1). See the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1x administrator guide for details.
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