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4 Data Replication Manager HSG80 ACS Version 8.7P Release Notes
Intended Audience
This document is intended for customers who purchased or upgraded to the HP StorageWorks
Data Replication Manager (DRM) HGS80 Array Controller Software (ACS) Version 8.7P, and
for HP authorized service providers responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining
DRM systems.
Related documentation
The following documents provide helpful information for running your DRM solution:
■ HP StorageWorks Data Replication Manager HSG80 Version 8.7P Configuration Guide,
part number AA-RPHZF-TE
■ HP StorageWorks Data Replication Manager HSG80 Version 8.7P Failover/Failback
Procedures Guide, part number AA-RPJ0E-TE
■ HP StorageWorks Data Replication Manager HSG80 ACS Version 8.7P Scripting User
Guide, part number EK-DRMSC-OA. E01
■ HP StorageWorks Data Replication Manager HSG80 ACS Version 8.7P Design Guide
Reference Guide, part number AA-RQ78C-TE
■ HP StorageWorks Continuous Access and Data Replication Manager SAN Extensions
Reference Guide, part number AA-RU5CE-TE
■ HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide, part number AA-RMPNL-TE
What’s New
The following sections summarize the major features, enhancements, and requirements of
using ACS Version 8.7P with DRM.
SAN Extension Products
Refer to the HP StorageWorks Continuous Access and Data Replication Manager SAN
Extensions Reference Guide for details on supported Fibre Channel over Internet Protocol
products. All WDM products are permitted with Continuous Access EVA and Data
Replication Manager.
Controller Firmware Upgrade Path
HP strongly recommends that the minimum version of DRM for new installations or upgrades
be ACS v8.7-3P. This version should be obtained from a direct install and not by overlaying
patches on earlier versions of 8.7P. For information on obtaining the appropriate ACS v8.7-3P
PCMCIA card, contact your HP service center.
The rolling upgrade is documented in the HP StorageWorks Data Replication Manager
HSG80 ACS Version 8.7P Configuration Guide. The procedure is designed to allow an array
controller software upgrade without the need for a server reboot. However, you must ensure
that all the latest drivers, and if applicable, the latest release of Secure Path are installed prior
to this upgrade. Installing the latest drivers may require the server to be rebooted. Information
on the latest supported drivers and Secure Path can be found in Table 1.