HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.3.0 Release Notes (AA-RWEYD-TE, July 2007)
If the DHCP feature is enabled and a connection (Ethernet cable) exists from the p-Class SAN switch
to an Ethernet network where a DHCP service is active, the switch should request and obtain an IP
address automatically.
Additional enhancements
New optional FC Fast Write feature for the 400 MP Router (Brocade 7500) and B-Series MP Router blade
(FR4–18i) pro
vides o ptim ization and performance improvements for synchronous SCSI write operations.
New Web Tools features in Fabric OS 5.3.0
Web Tools updates include:
• Usability enhancements
•Web-startedGUI
• Revamped Switch Explorer
• Single-signed application
• Common GUI c omponents with new search and export capabilities
• “Advanced” vs. “Basic” views in Switch and Port Admin modules
• Progress bars, additional window handling improvements
• Access G a teway enhancements
•Fullconfiguration of Access Gateway parameters such as por t m apping, Failover and Failback
policies, etc.
• Tabular display of port mapping, port settings, por t status, and World Wide Name (WWN)
of attached devices.
• iSCSI setup wizard for improved usabilit y
• IPv6 support
• Support for Security Admin role, P-EAP protocol
• WTEZ Switch Setup enhancements
• Passive FCS support (enforcement but no configuration)
• IP Filtering
• FC Fast Write support
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