Release Notes
Product: Pathlight® VX 2.4.3
Date: July 2007
Contents
Page Topic
1 Purpose of This Release
1 New Features and Enhancements
2 Compatibility Matrix
3 Resolved Issues
4 Known Issues
6 Documentation
6 Contacting Quantum
Purpose of This Release
Pathlight VX 2.4.3 includes several resolved issues, support for EMC Flare Code 19/44, and updated drive
and library firmware levels. These notes also provide auxiliary firmware compatibility information. Visit
www.quantum.com
for additional information about Pathlight VX and previous releases.
New Features and Enhancements
The Pathlight VX 2.4.3 release addresses known issues . There are no new features or enhan cements. See
Resolved Issues
on page 3.
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6-01032-22 Rev A
Compatibility Matrix
Table 1 and Table 2 provide information about drive and auxiliary firmware minimum compatibility with
Pathlight VX 2.4.3. This information is current as of the publication date of these Release Notes. For the
most current information, contact
Table 1 Minimum EMC Flare Code Levels
Pathlight VX-450 Pathlight VX-650
AX100SC CX-300 CX-700
Flare 19
1
02.19.100.5.007
1
Quantum-supported flare code is located on EMC’s Service Partner Web under Licensed SW, Fixed Code Level bundles for ADIC,
or for EMC SEs: http://www.cs.isus.emc.com/csweb2/dgweb/software/ADIC/index.htm
Table 2 Drive and Library Firmware Levels
Library Library Firmware LTO-1 Firmware L TO-2 Firmware LT O-3 Firmware
Scalar 24 309A.GY002 4561 53Y2 54K1
Quantum Global Services. See Contacting Quantum on page 6.
Flare 191
02.19.300.5.044
.
Flare 191
02.19.700.5.044
Dell PV 132T 308D.GY002 4561 53Y3
IBM 3582 307B.GY001 N/A 5AT0
N/A
N/A
Scalar 100 (drive control path) 6.10.0004 5AU1 5AT0 5BG2
Scalar 100 (library control path) 3.34.0003 4561 53Y2
Dell PV 136T 3.35.0001
N/A
2
53Y3 54K1
N/A
IBM 3583 (drive control path) 6.03.0005 5AU1 5AT0 59D2
Scalar 1000 640P.0004 53J1 53Y2
N/A
Scalar i500 400G.GS006 N/A 67U1 6B20
Scalar i2000
540A.GS00601
3
5AU1 67U1 73P5
Dell PV 160T 402A.GS02001 4561 53Y2 5BG2
Scalar 10K 311A.00001 5AU1 5AT0 64D0
IBM 3584 5050 N/A 53Y2
STK L180 3.09.00 4561 4770
STK L700 3.09.00 4561 4770
N/A
N/A
N/A
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
This library supports LTO-3 drives. However, Pathlight VX does not support LTO-3 drives in this library.
2
The library or library firmware does not support this drive.
3
After upgrading i2000 firmware to version I3.1 and above, with drive spoofing enabled, you must reboot the Pathlight VX.
Note
Pathlight VX 2.4.3 should run with earlier versions of drive and library firmware than listed in
Table 2. However, as a best practice, Quantum recommends upgrading to the firmware levels in
Table 2
. Schedule a flare code upgrade within 7 days of the Pathlight VX upgrade.
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The 2.4.3 release enforces use of Quantum-approved SFPs in the SNC’s FC blades. If an FC blade uses
SFPs that are not approved, then these SFPs need to be replaced as part of the Pathlight VX software
upgrade. Use Table 3
to determine which SFPs are Quantum-approved for use in the SNC’s FC blades.
Table 3 Supported SFPs for the FC Blade - P/N 1-00727-XX
SFP Manufacturer Part Number Type
Infineon V23818-M305-B57 (discontinued) Plastic
Infineon V23838-M305-M56 (discontinued) Metal
Infineon V23848-M305-C56 (MPD D0142) Metal
Stratos ADIC-SPLC2081B Metal
Stratos SPLC-20-8-1-B Metal
1
This SFP model is supported with the exception of those manufactured in September or October 2004.
Note
This is current information as of the publication date of these Release Notes. To
determine the latest part numbers or other compatibility information, contact
Global Services
.
Resolved Issues
This release of Pathlight VX software resolved the following issues.
Change
Request
Number
CR 63443 SR 566734
CR 64335 N/A Pathlight VX responds incorrectly to setmark command.
CR 65484 SR 583500
CR 65819 SR 601504
Service
Request
Number
SR 602484
SR 585524
SR 578580
SR 603614
SR 603860
SR 607168
SR 608552
SR 613514
Description
Pathlight VX management server detects only 8 LUNs on switchless systems
upgraded to Pathlight VX 2.4.1.
The vmc to vmcComm interface hangs, requiring a reboot.
Add support for Daylight Savings Time changes in 2007.
Quantum
CR 68104 SR 621380 Need to account for boundary conditions on EMC battery check.
CR 68146 SR 624298 With an AIX host, a message devices.fcp.array error occurs when cfgmgr is run.
(This issue was corrected by disabling command and control.)
CR 68187 SR 627704 Add support for ssh 3.7.1 to Pathlight VX.
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Known Issues
This release of Pathlight VX software has the following known issues.
Change
Request
Number
CR 29588 SR 364742
CR 33112 SR 279050 Notification incorrectly posted for
CR 34293 SR 312304 Need functionality for administrators to
CR 34614 SR 317230 RAS ticket not created without Domain
CR 34618 SR 317578 Need functionality to move virtual media
CR 37531 SR 341950 FC host reboot needed on HP-UX to see
Service
Request
Number
SR 395268
SR 450700
Description Workaround
Re-introduction of scratch media to the
Pathlight VX requires a media delete
operation in Legato.
physical media needed when no
physical library is attached to the
Pathlight VX.
delete a physical library from the
Pathlight VX Service Interface.
name in the Network setup.
from one virtual library to another.
newly-added devices that should be
seen with ioscan.
For each scratch media re-introduced
to the Pathlight VX:
1 Delete the media from Legato's
database.
2 Add the media to Legato as new
media.
Cancel the pending action to reset the
virtual media to a usable state.
Refer to ‘Removing a Physical Library
Attached to the Pathlight VX’ in the
Pathlight VX Maintenance Guide.
Update the Domain name field in the
Network setup field.
Export the virtual media from the
library. Then import the media to a new
library.
Reboot the FC host.
CR 40252 SR 374270 Do not allow the user to create more
virtual media than Pathlight VX will
allow.
CR 41975 SR 387066 The internal disks on the Management
Server did not automatically rebuild.
CR 42982 N/A Realize operation fails to cancel if a
retrieve has not completed.
CR 45318 SR 415886
SR 417402
SR 448032
CR 47702 N/A Intermittent problem: Pathlight VX User
CR 48798 SR 450090 Physical library drive is offline, but the
MSM tac logs fill up /usr when a
physical library attached to the Pathlight
VX does not have an I/E station.
Interface header sometimes does not
display.
Pathlight VX indicates the drive is
online.
Refer to Table 9 (Virtual Capacity Libraries, Drives, and Tapes) in the
Pathlight VX Site Preparation Guide.
Contact Quantum Global Services.
Avoid canceling the realize operation if
the retrieve process is not complete.
Otherwise, contact Quantum Global
Services.
Libraries and library partitions that do
not have an I/E station should not be
attached to the Pathlight VX.
Refresh the screen.
If the physical library reports the drive is
offline, it is offline. Disregard the state
indicated by the Pathlight VX.
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Change
Request
Number
Service
Request
Number
Description Workaround
CR 50669 SR 453404 When the utility module reboots due to
power fluctuations, the Pathlight VX
goes down. Need to improve the utility
module power glitch tolerance so it will
stay up like management server and FC
switch for certain power fluctuations.
CR 51219 SR 470948 Export failed due to prevent media
removal set in a Scalar i2000 library.
CR 52085 N/A Possible Java errors with Microsoft
patches for Windows XP that became
available on December 13, 2005.
CR 53355 N/A Data Protector cannot move virtual
media from the I/E station. The error
reported is “medium removal
prevented.”
CR 53878 SR 487516
SR 492106
CR 53911 N/A Disk Extension media may be reported
In certain conditions the physical library
might increase the chance of seeing an
out of memory condition.
as unavailable even though the suspect
count is zero and data is “available.”
Provide regulated, consistent voltage to
the Pathlight VX. There should be no
spikes in the power supply.
Reboot the i2000 library.
Taking the December 13, 2005 patches
is not recommended.
Wait until the physical import of the
media is complete (Admin Alert
appears). Alternatively, check the
Media Tracking Report. Navigate to
Reports > Media Tracking on the
Pathlight VX User Interface.
Reboot the Pathlight VX.
Contact Quantum Global Services.
CR 57667 SR 525020 There may be no backend library activity
after upgrading from 2.3 to 2.4, build 13.
CR 62426 SR 560720
SR 563082
CR 63104 N/A When upgrading from Pathlight VX 2.3,
CR 63770 SR 509952
SR 524872
CR 66984 SR 611880 The MSM process ArcDisp terminates
Import operation during Export function
does not work, error “port in use.”
Build 9 to Pathlight VX 2.4.2 Build 27,
Pathlight VX startup fails.
Pathlight VX does not mount the file
system automatically after a capacity
upgrade.
with signal = 11.
The Service engineer doing the
upgrade should consult Technical
Bulletin 6-01175-88.
Complete the Export operation prior to
performing the Import operation.
Reboot the Pathlight VX.
Contact Quantum Global Services.
Contact Quantum Global Services.
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Documentation
The following documents are currently available for the Pathlight VX.
Document Number Document Title
6-01256-06 Rev A Pathlight VX Site Preparation Guide
6-00020-03 Rev A Pathlight VX User’s Guide
6-00618-03 Rev C System, Safety, and Regulatory Information Guide
To order a copy of the source code covered by the Open Sour ce License, contact
See Contacting Quantum
.
Quantum Global Services.
Contacting Quantum
More information about this product is available on the Quantum Service and Support website at
www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport
information, including answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). You can also access software,
firmware, and drivers through this site.
For further assistance, or if training is desired, contact Quantum Global Services:
North America +1 800-284-5101
UK, France, and Germany 00800 4 QUANTUM
EMEA +44 1256 848 766
World Wide Web www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport
. The Quantum Service and Support website contains a collection of
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