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DYNIX/ptx® V4.5.x Fibre Channel Software Release Notes

Document Version

Chapter 1: FC-Component Firmware Releases

For DYNIX/ptx V4.5.3 Operating Systems

For DYNIX/ptx V4.5.2 Operating Systems Supporting IBM Magstar 3590 FC Tape Subsystems

For DYNIX/ptx V4.5.2 Operating Without IBM Magstar 3590 FC Tape Subsystems

Firmware Release Sets

System-Level Upgrade Sequences

  Single-Node Upgrade Sequence

  Clustered Nodes Upgrade Sequence

Related Documentation

Chapter 2: FC I/O Subsystem-Level Problem Reports

FC Device Initialization Problems

  When Connected to a SilkWorm 2000-Family Switch Running V2.1.x

EMC Storage Subsystem-related Problems

Chapter 3: LP7000E FC Host Adapter

New Release SF3.22a0

  SF3.22a0 Compatibility Information

  SF3.22a0 Changes Since the Previous Release

  SF3.22a0 Firmware Open Problem Reports

  SF3.22a0 Installation and Firmware Download

Previous Release

Chapter 4: LP 6000 FC Host Adapter

New Release FF2.30

  FF2.30 Compatibility Information

  FF2.30 Changes Since the Previous Release

  FF2.30 Firmware Open Problem Reports

  FF2.30 Installation and Download

Chapter 5: IBM 2109 and SilkWorm 2000 FC Switches

FC Switch Naming Requirements

New Release a2.2.1a

  Compatibility Information

  Changes Since the Previous Release

  a2.2.1a Firmware Problem Reports

  Unused a2.2.1a Commands and Features

Previous Release V2.1.7

  V2.1.7 Compatibility Information

  Changes Since the Previous Release

  V2.1.7 Firmware Problem Reports

  Unused V2.1.7 Commands and Features

Install Software for IBM 2109 and SilkWorm 2000 FC Switches

Download to IBM 2109 or SilkWorm 2000 FC Switch Firmware

  Required System Information

  Check the Host System Configuration

  Check the Network Connectivity

  Download the New Firmware

Chapter 6: Silkworm 1000-Family FC Switch

Compatibility Information

FC Switch Naming Requirements

Changes Since the V1.4b Release

Unused V1.6c3 Commands and Features

FC Switch Problem Reports

Install V1.6c3 FC Switch Software for SilkWorm and SilkWorm Express Switches

Download to SilkWorm and SilkWorm Express Firmware

  Required System Information

  Check the Host System Configuration

  Check the Network Connectivity

  Download the New Firmware

Chapter 7: FC Bridge

New Release V1.5.5

  V1.5.5 Compatibility Information

  Changes Since the Previous Release

  V1.5.5 FC Bridge Problem Reports

    Problems Fixed in V1.5.5

    Open Problem Reports

  Install and Download FC Bridge V1.5.5

Previous Release V1.5.3

  V1.5.3 Compatibility Information

  Changes Since the Previous Release

  V1.5.3 FC Bridge Open Problem Reports

  Install and Download FC Bridge V1.5.3

Chapter 8: IBM 2108 R03 SAN Data Gateway Router

New Release V3.42.12

Feature Set At Initial Release

  Unused Features, Management Options, and Management Commands

  Standards Compliance

xSeries 430 and IBM NUMA-Q Compatibility

Configuration Limits

Known Problems at Release

Install SDG Router Software on the Host

Download to SDG Router Firmware

  Required System Information

  Stop all I/O to Devices Connected to the Target SDG Router

  Download the New Firmware