Chapter 4

Peripherals and Accessories

New Firmware Revision Code Designation for VA7410

Note: The release firmware for the VA7410 is “A100”.

The revision numbering for firmware for the VA7410 has changed. The revision numbering now consists of a string of 4 ASCII characters (the HP designation has gone away). For example, a revision code of “X123” represents the following:

•“X” is a single capital letter (A – Z) designating the platform

•“1” is a single number or capital letter (0-9, A-Z) designating a major FW revision

•“2” is a single number or capital letter (0-9, A-Z) designating a minor FW revision

•“3” is a single number or capital letter (0-9, A-Z) designating a sub-minor FW revision

Important VA7410/DS2405 Notes:

•On the VA7410 only the DS2405 is supported. For the VA7410, HP StorageWorks Command View SDM software version 1.05 or later is required.

•Disk drive firmware may need to be upgraded. For more information, please check the Service Note server at the following site and do a search on the VA family via product numbers to see all available and relevant service notes: http://snserver.mayfield.hp.com/ServiceNotes/Snwebsite/SearchbyProdNum.asp

•Additionally, on the DS2405, the LCC FC loop speed must be set to 2-Gbps (this is the factory default). If needed, refer to the DS2405 User Guide on setting LCC speed.

•The DS2405 is not supported connected directly to a switch.

•If you are upgrading to a VA7410 from an array with DS2400 JBODs, the DS2400 JBODs must also be upgraded to DS2405 JBODs.

Product Features

Integrated VA arrays contain two (2) controllers. The array controllers contain the intelligence and functionality required to manage the operation of the entire array. The array functions include:

•Implementing HP Virtual Storage Technology to ensure optimum performance and cost-efficient data storage

•Managing all communication between the host and the disk drives via single or dual controller Fibre Channel arbitrated loops

•Maintaining data integrity by automatically correcting any data errors that occur

•Rebuilding the array in the event of a disk failure

•Monitoring the operation of all hardware components, including the controller itself

•Alerting the host in the event of a component failure

The use of two controllers protects the array against a single controller failure. Both controllers may be active, allowing a possible increase in performance, while providing data redundancy.

Each configured array controller includes the following components:

•One (1) or two (2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs), purchased separately if an additional Virtual Array Controller is added

•One (1) Battery

•One (1) Early Warning Switch

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