HP StorageWorks Novell NetWare Connectivity 3.0H for the 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array Release Notes (5697-5392, August 2005)

Multiple-path support
Novell NetWare with EVA storage requires the installation of HP StorageWorks Secure Path on each host
to achieve high-availability, multiple-path capability.
Single-path support
Novell NetWare servers require a single Fibre Channel Adapter (FCA) to support single-path mode.
NOTE:
Single-path mode should not be used in mission-critical environments.
Server support
All Novell NetWare certified servers are supported.
HBA drivers
You can find and download the latest Host Bus Adapter (HBA) drivers supported by HP for storage
arrays at the following web site:
h
ttp://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/fca2210/index.html
Operating constraints
You can find information about operating constraints specific to the EVA hardware and HP StorageWorks
Command View EVA in their respective release notes.
Storage System Scripting Utility for EVA
The Storage System Scripting Utility (SSSU) communicates directly with the Command View EVA. Refer to
the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array connectivity for Novell NetWare installation and reference
guide for more information about SSSU.
Avoiding problem situations
The following sections describe problems that may arise and their solutions.
Known problems
You can find problems specific to the EVA and Command View EVA in their respective release notes.
SSSU
Changing comments on a disk enclosure
Use Command View EVA to change comments on a disk enclosure. If you try to change a disk enclosure
comment using SSSU, the following error message appears:
Error: Invalid Operation
Changing the name of a disk enclosure
Changing the name of a disk enclosure is not supported with the SSSU or with Command View EVA. If
you try to change a disk enclosure name using SSSU, the following error message appears:
Error: Invalid Operation
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