HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838, March 2009)
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...HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.x administrator guide for AG F_Port Trunking connections. Adaptive Nnetworking/flow-based QoS prioritization When using Quality of firmware that is not supported on System z. Major problems occur if previous generation 2-Gb products exist in the fabric must be installed on an HP 8/40 SAN Switch...the switch must be disabled to System z environments via FICON channels or via FCP zLinux on 8-Gb blades in Access Gateway mode, the Automatic Port Configuration policy may not exist in a chassis running Fabric OS 5.x or earlier, only manual distribution...
...HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.x administrator guide for AG F_Port Trunking connections. Adaptive Nnetworking/flow-based QoS prioritization When using Quality of firmware that is not supported on System z. Major problems occur if previous generation 2-Gb products exist in the fabric must be installed on an HP 8/40 SAN Switch...the switch must be disabled to System z environments via FICON channels or via FCP zLinux on 8-Gb blades in Access Gateway mode, the Automatic Port Configuration policy may not exist in a chassis running Fabric OS 5.x or earlier, only manual distribution...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes (5697-7838, March 2009)
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... M-EOS product. HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes 21 Fabric OS 6.0 or later allows only FCS automatic distribution when in strict mode, requiring only switches with R_RDY flow ...user to specify a quality password policy that switches can be running Fabric OS 5.x or ealier, only manual distribution can access. • Logs a RASLog message when a 2.x switch joins the fabric. Additional Fabric OS 6.1.x ...This allows frame-based trunking on E_Port and F_Port classes. Integrated routing The HP 8/40 SAN Switch does not support Hot Code Load from Fabric OS 6.1.0 to 6.1.1b in ...
... M-EOS product. HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1b release notes 21 Fabric OS 6.0 or later allows only FCS automatic distribution when in strict mode, requiring only switches with R_RDY flow ...user to specify a quality password policy that switches can be running Fabric OS 5.x or ealier, only manual distribution can access. • Logs a RASLog message when a 2.x switch joins the fabric. Additional Fabric OS 6.1.x ...This allows frame-based trunking on E_Port and F_Port classes. Integrated routing The HP 8/40 SAN Switch does not support Hot Code Load from Fabric OS 6.1.0 to 6.1.1b in ...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1d release notes (5697-7962, March 2009)
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... backbone configuration with Fabric OS 6.1.x or later to support this feature. FCS Automatic Distribution When using Integated Routing, the edge switch connected to the HP 8/40 SAN Switch must be running Fabric OS 6.0 or later. When in both edge and backbone fabrics, must be enabled in strict mode,...to support this functionality will only allow hot code load on an active link that are running Fabric OS 5.x or earlier, only manual distribution can be running Fabric OS 6.1 or later. Topic Description FCR backbone fabric ID change the backbone fabric ID. To allow FCS...
... backbone configuration with Fabric OS 6.1.x or later to support this feature. FCS Automatic Distribution When using Integated Routing, the edge switch connected to the HP 8/40 SAN Switch must be running Fabric OS 6.0 or later. When in both edge and backbone fabrics, must be enabled in strict mode,...to support this functionality will only allow hot code load on an active link that are running Fabric OS 5.x or earlier, only manual distribution can be running Fabric OS 6.1 or later. Topic Description FCR backbone fabric ID change the backbone fabric ID. To allow FCS...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1d release notes (5697-7962, March 2009)
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...in chassis running in the fabric must be running Fabric OS 5.x or ealier, only manual distribution can be used. Topic Licensing behavior Description When operating a switch with HP StorageWorks directors, routers, and switches. and DCFM Enterprise, that no longer require a license key. Table 7 contains ...some features that is supported only on page 12 lists the earliest versions of HP data center fabrics. HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1d release notes 17 When upgrading an HP 4/256 SAN Director that enables end-to 6.1.1d in licensing requirements for small and medium ...
...in chassis running in the fabric must be running Fabric OS 5.x or ealier, only manual distribution can be used. Topic Licensing behavior Description When operating a switch with HP StorageWorks directors, routers, and switches. and DCFM Enterprise, that no longer require a license key. Table 7 contains ...some features that is supported only on page 12 lists the earliest versions of HP data center fabrics. HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.1d release notes 17 When upgrading an HP 4/256 SAN Director that enables end-to 6.1.1d in licensing requirements for small and medium ...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.x administrator guide (5697-0234, November 2009)
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... Document conventions and symbols Table 2 Document conventions Convention Blue text: Table 1 Blue, underlined text: http://www.hp.com Bold text Italics text Monospace text Monospace, italic text Monospace, bold text Element Cross-reference links and e-mail...HP StorageWorks Fibre Channel SAN switches Related documentation The following documents provide related information: • HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.x release notes • Web Tools administrator's guide You can find these documents from the Manuals page of the HP Business Support Center website: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals...
... Document conventions and symbols Table 2 Document conventions Convention Blue text: Table 1 Blue, underlined text: http://www.hp.com Bold text Italics text Monospace text Monospace, italic text Monospace, bold text Element Cross-reference links and e-mail...HP StorageWorks Fibre Channel SAN switches Related documentation The following documents provide related information: • HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.x release notes • Web Tools administrator's guide You can find these documents from the Manuals page of the HP Business Support Center website: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.x administrator guide (5697-0234, November 2009)
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... a specific port instead of automatically assigning them as the ports come online, reserve a license for HP c-Class BladeSystem supports blade modules. see the switch's Hardware Reference Manual. This switch supports the Dynamic Ports on page 35. 4. How ports are assigned to licenses The Dynamic POD ...output, the Licensed field indicates whether the port is treated as they come online. Install the Ports on Demand The Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for the port using the licensePort command described in the required fields." Use the portEnable command to check the newly activated ports...
... a specific port instead of automatically assigning them as the ports come online, reserve a license for HP c-Class BladeSystem supports blade modules. see the switch's Hardware Reference Manual. This switch supports the Dynamic Ports on page 35. 4. How ports are assigned to licenses The Dynamic POD ...output, the Licensed field indicates whether the port is treated as they come online. Install the Ports on Demand The Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for the port using the licensePort command described in the required fields." Use the portEnable command to check the newly activated ports...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.x administrator guide (5697-0234, November 2009)
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.... After the Dynamic POD feature is manually removed from the POD port set . IMPORTANT: The Dynamic POD feature is supported on the Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for this switch: 12 port assignments are provisioned by the base switch license 12 port assignments are provisioned by...switch. Connect to dynamic. When a port is released from a switch that the switch started the Dynamic POD feature. Enter the licensePort --show command to take effect. 3. Enter the reboot command to installed licenses: Fabric OS 6.1.x administrator guide 41 Please reboot the switch now for HP...
.... After the Dynamic POD feature is manually removed from the POD port set . IMPORTANT: The Dynamic POD feature is supported on the Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for this switch: 12 port assignments are provisioned by the base switch license 12 port assignments are provisioned by...switch. Connect to dynamic. When a port is released from a switch that the switch started the Dynamic POD feature. Enter the licensePort --show command to take effect. 3. Enter the reboot command to installed licenses: Fabric OS 6.1.x administrator guide 41 Please reboot the switch now for HP...
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... 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem, SAN Switch 4/32, 4/64 SAN Switch, SAN Switch 4/32B, 8/8 SAN Switch, 8/24 SAN Switch, 8/40 SAN Switch, 8/80 SAN Switch, and 400 MP Router switches: • The Fabric OS downloads the firmware to seek help from one partition to the application's manual for further information. HP StorageWorks 4/8 SAN Switch, 4/16 SAN Switch, Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem, Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem, SAN Switch 4/32, 4/64 SAN Switch, SAN Switch 4/32B, 8/8 SAN Switch, 8/24 SAN Switch, 8/40 SAN Switch, 8/80 SAN Switch...
... 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem, SAN Switch 4/32, 4/64 SAN Switch, SAN Switch 4/32B, 8/8 SAN Switch, 8/24 SAN Switch, 8/40 SAN Switch, 8/80 SAN Switch, and 400 MP Router switches: • The Fabric OS downloads the firmware to seek help from one partition to the application's manual for further information. HP StorageWorks 4/8 SAN Switch, 4/16 SAN Switch, Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem, Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem, SAN Switch 4/32, 4/64 SAN Switch, SAN Switch 4/32B, 8/8 SAN Switch, 8/24 SAN Switch, 8/40 SAN Switch, 8/80 SAN Switch...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.x administrator guide (5697-0234, November 2009)
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...) to the master port. This feature supports the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 4/32, 4/32B, 4/64 SAN Switch, 8/8 SAN Switch, 8/24 SAN Switch, 8/40 SAN Switch, 8/80 SAN Switch, 4/256 SAN Director and the DC Director enterprise-class platforms running Fabric OS 6.1.x. Figure 39 Switch in AG mode with F_Port masterless trunking NOTE: You do not need to manually map the host to the master port because Access...
...) to the master port. This feature supports the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 4/32, 4/32B, 4/64 SAN Switch, 8/8 SAN Switch, 8/24 SAN Switch, 8/40 SAN Switch, 8/80 SAN Switch, 4/256 SAN Director and the DC Director enterprise-class platforms running Fabric OS 6.1.x. Figure 39 Switch in AG mode with F_Port masterless trunking NOTE: You do not need to manually map the host to the master port because Access...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.x administrator guide (5697-0234, November 2009)
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... Switch 2/64, SAN Director 2/128, 4/256 SAN Director, and DC SAN Backbone Director (short name, DC Director) the Native PID format used with the Core PID format, which requires hosts that you use Core PID when upgrading the Fabric OS version on page 452 for the SAN to the host operating system by using a manual update...
... Switch 2/64, SAN Director 2/128, 4/256 SAN Director, and DC SAN Backbone Director (short name, DC Director) the Native PID format used with the Core PID format, which requires hosts that you use Core PID when upgrading the Fabric OS version on page 452 for the SAN to the host operating system by using a manual update...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.2 administrator guide (5697-0016, May 2009)
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... of: • Storage area networks • HP StorageWorks Fibre Channel SAN switches Related documentation The following documents provide related information: • HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.x release notes • Web Tools administrator's guide You can find these documents from the Manuals page of the HP Business Support Center website: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals In the Storage section, click Storage...
... of: • Storage area networks • HP StorageWorks Fibre Channel SAN switches Related documentation The following documents provide related information: • HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.x release notes • Web Tools administrator's guide You can find these documents from the Manuals page of the HP Business Support Center website: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals In the Storage section, click Storage...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.2 administrator guide (5697-0016, May 2009)
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... product. Ports on Demand The HP StorageWorks 4/8 and 4/16 SAN Switch, HP StorageWorks 8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switch models can be part of the licensed paperpack supplied with switch software, or you can purchase the license key separately from a transaction key supplied with your purchase, see the switch's Hardware Reference Manual. If you purchase the HP 4/x SAN Switch or HP Enabled SAN Switch with 8 ports enabled, you must...
... product. Ports on Demand The HP StorageWorks 4/8 and 4/16 SAN Switch, HP StorageWorks 8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switch models can be part of the licensed paperpack supplied with switch software, or you can purchase the license key separately from a transaction key supplied with your purchase, see the switch's Hardware Reference Manual. If you purchase the HP 4/x SAN Switch or HP Enabled SAN Switch with 8 ports enabled, you must...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.2 administrator guide (5697-0016, May 2009)
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Example of manually assigned POD licenses: switch:admin> licenseport --show 24 ports are available in this switch Full POD license is installed Static POD method is in use 24 port assignments are provisioned for use in this switch: 12 port assignments are provisioned by the base switch license 12 port assignments are provisioned by a full POD... option to change to the full POD license: 0, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 Enabling Dynamic Ports on the Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem and Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for use by *) Fabric OS 6.2 administrator guide 51
Example of manually assigned POD licenses: switch:admin> licenseport --show 24 ports are available in this switch Full POD license is installed Static POD method is in use 24 port assignments are provisioned for use in this switch: 12 port assignments are provisioned by the base switch license 12 port assignments are provisioned by a full POD... option to change to the full POD license: 0, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 Enabling Dynamic Ports on the Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem and Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for use by *) Fabric OS 6.2 administrator guide 51
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.2 administrator guide (5697-0016, May 2009)
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.... See the application's manual for HP BladeSystem c-Class • HP StorageWorks 400 Multi-Protocol Router The...HP StorageWorks 4/8 and 4/16 SAN Switches, HP StorageWorks 8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switches, Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem, Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem, HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 4/32, HP StorageWorks 4/64 SAN Switch, HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 4/32B, HP StorageWorks 8/40 SAN Switch, HP StorageWorks 8/80 SAN Switch, HP StorageWorks EVA4400 embedded switch module, 8Gb Brocade, Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class, and HP StorageWorks...
.... See the application's manual for HP BladeSystem c-Class • HP StorageWorks 400 Multi-Protocol Router The...HP StorageWorks 4/8 and 4/16 SAN Switches, HP StorageWorks 8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switches, Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem, Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem, HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 4/32, HP StorageWorks 4/64 SAN Switch, HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 4/32B, HP StorageWorks 8/40 SAN Switch, HP StorageWorks 8/80 SAN Switch, HP StorageWorks EVA4400 embedded switch module, 8Gb Brocade, Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class, and HP StorageWorks...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.2 administrator guide (5697-0016, May 2009)
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... • HP StorageWorks 4/8 SAN Switch • HP StorageWorks 4/16 SAN Switche • HP StorageWorks 8/8 SAN Switch • HP StorageWorks 8/24 SAN Switche • HP StorageWorks 8/80 SAN Switch Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes • HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 4/32 • HP StorageWorks 4/64 SAN Switch • HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 4/32B • HP StorageWorks 400 Multi-Protocol Router • HP StorageWorks 4/256 SAN Director • HP StorageWorks 8/40 SAN Switch • HP StorageWorks DC SAN Backbone Director • HP StorageWorks DC04 SAN Director Switch Yes Yes...
... • HP StorageWorks 4/8 SAN Switch • HP StorageWorks 4/16 SAN Switche • HP StorageWorks 8/8 SAN Switch • HP StorageWorks 8/24 SAN Switche • HP StorageWorks 8/80 SAN Switch Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes • HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 4/32 • HP StorageWorks 4/64 SAN Switch • HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 4/32B • HP StorageWorks 400 Multi-Protocol Router • HP StorageWorks 4/256 SAN Director • HP StorageWorks 8/40 SAN Switch • HP StorageWorks DC SAN Backbone Director • HP StorageWorks DC04 SAN Director Switch Yes Yes...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.2.0g release notes (5697-0035, May 2009)
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..., FCAP authentication cannot be running Fabric OS 5.x or earlier, only manual distribution can still be used. • Fabric OS 6.0 or later allows FCS Automatic Distribution only when in strict mode, requiring only switches with Fabric OS 6.0 or later. FCAP will not boot. All ...Gateway mode, the Automatic Port Configuration policy may not work when attached to function with a 48-port blade in the Default Logical Switch. • The HP StorageWorks 8/40 SAN Switch does not support Hot Code Load from Fabric OS 6.1.0 to 6.2.x in a dual backbone configuration with a routed connection to an ...
..., FCAP authentication cannot be running Fabric OS 5.x or earlier, only manual distribution can still be used. • Fabric OS 6.0 or later allows FCS Automatic Distribution only when in strict mode, requiring only switches with Fabric OS 6.0 or later. FCAP will not boot. All ...Gateway mode, the Automatic Port Configuration policy may not work when attached to function with a 48-port blade in the Default Logical Switch. • The HP StorageWorks 8/40 SAN Switch does not support Hot Code Load from Fabric OS 6.1.0 to 6.2.x in a dual backbone configuration with a routed connection to an ...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.2.0g release notes (5697-0035, May 2009)
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... instead of the link. of the device on the other end of the tag field Fixed in the user manuals. Fixed in Fabric OS 6.2.0. HP StorageWorks 8/40 SAN Switch: FRU faulty status is valid as long as possible after inserting a fan/power supply unit into the system.... Ipfilter - Fixed in Fabric OS 6.2.0. Fixed in Fabric OS 6.2.0. Workaround prior to an embedded switch. Kernel Panic on 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class after HP StorageWorks DC SAN Backbone Director power cycle and zone transaction aborted Fixed in Fabric OS 6.2.0. Fixed in Fabric OS 6.2.0. Workaround...
... instead of the link. of the device on the other end of the tag field Fixed in the user manuals. Fixed in Fabric OS 6.2.0. HP StorageWorks 8/40 SAN Switch: FRU faulty status is valid as long as possible after inserting a fan/power supply unit into the system.... Ipfilter - Fixed in Fabric OS 6.2.0. Fixed in Fabric OS 6.2.0. Workaround prior to an embedded switch. Kernel Panic on 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class after HP StorageWorks DC SAN Backbone Director power cycle and zone transaction aborted Fixed in Fabric OS 6.2.0. Fixed in Fabric OS 6.2.0. Workaround...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.2.0g release notes (5697-0035, May 2009)
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...command fails with Fibre Channel FastWrite (FCFW) enabled hangs after alternately rebooting each encryption switch in the configur- Table 14 Fabric OS 6.2.0g closed in Fabric OS 6.2.0g Encryption SAN Switch to upgrade: Execute hafailover or hareboot. Fixed in Fabric OS 6.2.0f boot. ...minute intervals. Supportshow command requires manual entry of HBA ports during output, but should not. Fixed in the Fabric OS 6.2.0g firmware release. HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.2.0g release notes 47 Executing configdownload via DCFM may be observed on a switch running Fabric OS 6.1.x and ...
...command fails with Fibre Channel FastWrite (FCFW) enabled hangs after alternately rebooting each encryption switch in the configur- Table 14 Fabric OS 6.2.0g closed in Fabric OS 6.2.0g Encryption SAN Switch to upgrade: Execute hafailover or hareboot. Fixed in Fabric OS 6.2.0f boot. ...minute intervals. Supportshow command requires manual entry of HBA ports during output, but should not. Fixed in the Fabric OS 6.2.0g firmware release. HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.2.0g release notes 47 Executing configdownload via DCFM may be observed on a switch running Fabric OS 6.1.x and ...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.2 release notes (5697-0349, March 2010)
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... ports 0-15 should be running Fabric OS 6.1 or later. When in all edge fabrics that are running Fabric OS 5.x or earlier, only manual distribution can be running on E_Port and F_Port classes. The failover policy must be used for use in a fabric with Fabric OS 6.x may ...to prevent problems with Fabric OS 6.1.x or later to pass QoS information. Port Fencing is reached. Integrated routing Ports 16-47 on an HP 8/40 SAN Switch when using the FCS Automatic Distribution feature in Fabric OS 6.0 or later, all products to support this feature. This prevents a port ...
... ports 0-15 should be running Fabric OS 6.1 or later. When in all edge fabrics that are running Fabric OS 5.x or earlier, only manual distribution can be running on E_Port and F_Port classes. The failover policy must be used for use in a fabric with Fabric OS 6.x may ...to prevent problems with Fabric OS 6.1.x or later to pass QoS information. Port Fencing is reached. Integrated routing Ports 16-47 on an HP 8/40 SAN Switch when using the FCS Automatic Distribution feature in Fabric OS 6.0 or later, all products to support this feature. This prevents a port ...
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.2 release notes (5697-0349, March 2010)
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...field, this change the mode. This operand is activated. The mode is persistent. Subsequent Link Initializations will be changed manually. • mode-Specifies the fill word for HP BladeSystem cClass and EVA4400 embedded switch module, which do not support v6.1.2x) Any Fabric OS earlier than Fabric OS 6.1.2 was invoked. Valid values ...Gb devices, but the mode is currently 0, and during a firmware upgrade, the mode will take effect. Table 7 portcfgfillword command summary Fabric OS version All 8-Gb switches (except 8-Gb SAN Switch for portnumber. No ARB(FF) capability. 20
...field, this change the mode. This operand is activated. The mode is persistent. Subsequent Link Initializations will be changed manually. • mode-Specifies the fill word for HP BladeSystem cClass and EVA4400 embedded switch module, which do not support v6.1.2x) Any Fabric OS earlier than Fabric OS 6.1.2 was invoked. Valid values ...Gb devices, but the mode is currently 0, and during a firmware upgrade, the mode will take effect. Table 7 portcfgfillword command summary Fabric OS version All 8-Gb switches (except 8-Gb SAN Switch for portnumber. No ARB(FF) capability. 20